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Orange Umbrella finds its true colors with new logo and rebranding

Orange Umbrella finds its true colors with new log and rebranding OU new logo By Jenna Simone 10-23-2025 This story originally appeared in The Miami Hurricane For nearly a decade, Orange Umbrella, often called “OU,” has been the University of Miami’s hub for student creativity and collaboration. Now, the student-run advertising agency is stepping into a new chapter with a new logo — one that better redefines their mission, vision and values. The new logo is sleek and modern, representing a fusion of OU’s initials — an [...]

2025-10-27T12:09:20-04:00October 27, 2025|Advertising, Public Relations, School of Communication|
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Empowering women, breaking barriers

Empowering women, breaking barriers A course at the School of Communication equips students with the knowledge and tools to overcome gender disparities in public relations, drawing on authentic guest speakers and candid lessons. University alumna Alexa Ferra speaks to undergraduate students at the Perez Art Museum of Miami. Photo courtesy of Heidi Carr By Ashley Sewall 10-3-2025 This story originally appeared in News@TheU. This is the class I wish I had in college, because it’s reality,” said Heidi Carr, director of the undergraduate public relations program [...]

2025-10-06T09:07:39-04:00October 6, 2025|Advertising, Public Relations, School of Communication|
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Communication students travel to Barcelona for cultural immersion

Communication students travel to Barcelona for cultural immersion Besides visiting media companies, a group of School of Communication students visited the Gothic Quarter and participated in cultural activities such as a paella cooking class and flamenco workshop. Students in the School of Communication and College of Arts and Sciences visited media and marketing companies in Barcelona as part of a study abroad program. By Barbara Gutierrez 7-25-2025 This story originally appeared in News@TheU. group of students from the University of Miami School of Communication and the [...]

2025-10-27T15:37:01-04:00July 28, 2025|Broadcast Journalism, Communication Studies, Electronic Media, Graduate Studies, Journalism, Media Management, Public Relations, School of Communication|
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New minors at the School of Communication explore future of media

New minors at the School of Communication explore future of media The new curriculum will equip students with the skills needed to navigate a rapidly evolving and shifting media landscape. Anika Engel, who graduates with a Bachelor of Science in Communication Studies, has a commitment to serve others. Photo: Joshua Prezant/University of Miami Barbara Gutierrez 5-28-2025 This story originally appeared in News@TheU. As the media world continues to rapidly evolve, the University of Miami School of Communication is responding with three new minors launching this fall—designed [...]

2025-06-02T12:31:39-04:00June 2, 2025|Interactive Media, Journalism, Media Management, Public Relations, School of Communication|
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University lit the way for student’s future

University lit the way for student's future Meghan Sullivan's journey at the University of Miami shaped her passion for health care marketing and communications through hands-on experience, strong relationships, and memories. Meghan Sullivan, who graduates with a Bachelor of Science from the School of Communication, plans to pursue a career in health care marketing and communications. Photo courtesy of Meghan Sullivan Isabella Speziani 5-5-2025 This story originally appeared in News@TheU. Meghan Sullivan, originally from Pleasantville, New York, always dreamed of attending the University of Miami. A [...]

2025-05-08T12:16:18-04:00May 8, 2025|Public Relations, School of Communication|
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Can artificial intelligence fool you?

Can artificial intelligence fool you? Two University of Miami School of Communication faculty members share ways to discern AI-generated images. An image generated through ChatGPT. By Barbara Gutierrez 2-7-2025 This story originally appeared at News@TheU. In professor Lindsay Grace’s classes at the University of Miami School of Communication, he spends time teaching his students how to detect images and videos created by artificial intelligence (AI) that might look real but are computer-generated creations. In one image he shows a classroom full of students, all wearing blue [...]

2025-02-11T09:53:53-05:00February 11, 2025|Interactive Media, Public Relations, School of Communication|
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Where AI meets public relations

Where AI meets public relations Artificial intelligence is the new buzz, and the University of Miami is at the forefront of this initiative with a new special topics course offered at the School of Communication. Marcia Gomez, lecturer at the School of Communication Photos: Joshua Prezant/University of Miami By Meghan Sullivan 12-03-2024 This story originally appeared on News@TheU. In an ever-changing world of technology, educational programs face the challenge of reflecting real-world trends and advancements. The University of Miami School of Communication consistently rises to the challenge, [...]

2024-12-06T10:10:58-05:00December 6, 2024|Public Relations, School of Communication|
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