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Shaping the Future of Education with Student-Led XR Innovation

Shaping the Future of Education with Student-Led XR Innovation Tom Merrick presenting at the inaugural Meta Educators Community Summit in Menlo Park, CA. By Abbie Bernet 12-10-2024 The University of Miami’s School of Communication is breaking new ground in immersive education, earning a spotlight in the Meta for Education Beta Program and leading one of the largest virtual reality education initiatives in the country. Under the guidance of Kim Grinfeder, professor and chair of the Department of Interactive Media, and Thomas Merrick, senior project manager of XR [...]

2024-12-11T15:38:55-05:00December 11, 2024|Interactive Media, School of Communication|
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Connecting students to the world through debate

Connecting students to the world through debate Debate coaches Dave Steinberg and Patrick Waldinger traveled with debaters Rocio Pelaez and Sophia Kouhail to San Diego, CA for the Point Loma Sunset Cliffs Tournament. By Abbie Bernet 12-10-2024 Whether debating in a maximum-security prison or competing at world-class universities, University of Miami debaters are making an impact like never before. The Debate Team has had an exceptional semester, showcasing their skill and commitment on national and international stages. This fall, members had the opportunity to compete at Oxford University, [...]

2024-12-16T09:24:13-05:00December 10, 2024|Communication Studies, School of Communication|
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Bridging the gap between classroom and media career

Bridging the gap between classroom and media career Oscar Gutierrez and Madison Hurtado at the 2024 IRTS Multicultural Career Workshop in New York City.   By Abbie Bernet 12-9-2024 Two first-year Media Management, M.S. students, Madison Hurtado and Oscar Gutierrez, had the opportunity to attend the prestigious 2024 IRTS Multicultural Career Workshop in New York City. The event, a premier gathering for media and entertainment professionals, brought together leaders from top companies like NBCUniversal, Comcast Advertising, Google, and Omnicom Media Group. The workshop, now in its 40th [...]

2024-12-10T09:16:26-05:00December 10, 2024|Graduate Studies, Media Management, School of Communication|
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UMTV celebrates award nominations in collegiate television

UMTV celebrates award nominations in collegiate television For the sixth consecutive year, UMTV has earned multiple nominations at the College Television Awards, showcasing the exceptional talent and hard work of its students. The team behind UMTV SportsDesk gathers in Studio B after wrapping an episode.   By Abbie Bernet 12-9-2024 The University of Miami’s student-run television station, UMTV, continues to shine on the national stage, earning three prestigious nominations in this year’s College Television Awards. Out of over 230 entries submitted by 50 colleges and universities [...]

2024-12-10T15:48:16-05:00December 9, 2024|Broadcast Journalism, Journalism, 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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How has the communications landscape changed?

How has the communications landscape changed? School of Communication professors reflect on the evolution of their industry during the past four decades and how those changes have reshaped journalism and the delivery of news. School of Communication Dean Karin Wilkins. Photo: Abbie Bernet/University of Miami By Barbara Gutierrez11-06-2024This story originally appeared on News@TheU. In 1980, more than 62.2 million American households received a daily newspaper at home. Consumers got their national television news from three major television networks: ABC, CBS, and NBC. Magazines were growing in popularity. People [...]

2024-11-08T08:43:16-05:00November 8, 2024|Broadcast Journalism, Communication Studies, Journalism, Media Management, School of Communication|
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