Building careers in bilingual journalism
Building careers in bilingual journalism "UniMiami,” a student-run television broadcast through UMTV, gives students valuable experience in Spanish broadcasting and reporting. Students gain experience in reporting and presenting Spanish news through UMTV's UniMiami. Photos: Courtesy of Ximena Hidalgo By Isabella Speziani 10-09-2024 This story originally appeared on News@TheU. At University of Miami Television (UMTV), students gain valuable experience by producing and anchoring the Spanish-language show “UniMiami,” where they craft compelling narratives, manage production logistics, and engage with the community—all while honing their skills for future careers in [...]
Salzburg seminar reimagines media
Salzburg seminar reimagines media Communication students attended the Salzburg Academy on Media and Global Change to explore how media could be shaped in the future. Students and faculty members from the School of Communication participated in the Salzburg Academy on Media and Global Change. Photo: Courtesy of Liana Barros By Barbara Gutierrez bgutierrez@miami.edu 08-16-2024 The scenic Schloss Leopoldskron villa in Salzburg, Austria, immortalized in the film “The Sound of Music,” served as the venue for this year’s Salzburg Academy on Media and Global Change, which drew about [...]
SoC Scholars Lead at AEJMC 2024
SoC Scholars Lead at AEJMC 2024 Faculty and Ph.D. students from the University of Miami School of Communication made a significant impact at the 2024 Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication (AEJMC) Conference, held from August 8-11 in Philadelphia, PA. Their participation highlighted the School’s commitment to advancing scholarship and leadership in the fields of communication, public relations, journalism, and media. Ph.D. Students' Achievements: The following papers were presented in the Top Student Paper Session for the Public Relations Division: [...]
Covering global issues in Miami
By News@TheU The University of Miami School of Communication, in partnership with Universidad de Navarra in Spain, have produced a special report that takes a deep dive into societal issues and trends important not only to Miami and South Florida, but have impacted other communities throughout the world. Issues like race and segregation, immigration, climate change and the environment, and stories about trends in what we eat and how we move about town are part of this collaborative report. Read the stories, view video interviews, and engage with this interactive piece. [...]
Enhancing the work of journalists
As the climate gets warmer, the propensity for extreme weather increases. This will bring stronger hurricanes, floods, tornadoes, and other catastrophic weather events. Journalists are always at the forefront of these crises. Kyle Walkine, a second-year doctoral student, instructor at the University of Miami School of Communication, and former reporter and anchor for a Bahamian television station, learned that lesson in 2019 while covering Hurricane Dorian—the monster storm that hit the Bahamas. “The hurricane killed a lot of people,” he said. “As part of a research project, I talked to many journalists, [...]
Fascinated by journalism
By Barbara Gutierrez Whether it is reporting about the largest reggaeton festival in the United States, interviewing three survivors of the Hamas attack on Israel or delving into the lack of freedom of the press in Guatemala, Caroline Val is always ready for the task at hand. A natural storyteller with boundless energy and curiosity, Val has honed her skills with continuous hard work in her chosen field of journalism. Her love of journalism colors everything she does, from her work on The Miami Hurricane newspaper, her freelance work with [...]