Sharing insights about the future of XR
Sharing insights about the future of XR The University’s first Miami XR conference attracted industry leaders and educators from across the nation who discussed integrating extended reality in our lives. A participant at the Miami XR conference tries out the VR Rowing experience created by University students and faculty member Zevensuy Rodriguez. Photos: Joshua Prezant/University of Miami By Janette Neuwahl Tannen 2-11-2025 This story originally appeared at News@TheU. With the use of a virtual reality headset, participants could learn to give medication to a dog or [...]
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 [...]
Rethinking media strategy with AI
Rethinking media strategy with AI The intersection of AI, business, and branding comes to life in the Department of Journalism and Media Management course, Managing Media Brands. Anthony Santana, co-founder of Hardcore Advertising, is teaching Managing Media Brands for the second semester. By Claire Millisor 2-10-2025 Artificial Intelligence (AI) is quickly transforming industries, and rather than shying away from it, professors like Anthony Santana are integrating AI into their classrooms. Santana, an adjunct professor at The University of Miami’s School of Communication, is also the co-founder [...]
Going the distance
Going the distance University of Miami senior Cormac O’Brien is setting personal and team records and enjoying the camaraderie and connection that come from distance running—the sport he’s grown to love. Distance runner Cormac O'Brien is succeeding in the classroom and in his sport. Photo: Courtesy of Cormac O'Brien By Michael R. Malone 2-4-2025 This story originally appeared at News@TheU. It’s taken four years and several thousand training miles, but Cormac O’Brien feels he’s finally hitting his stride. His grades are up—O’Brien has earned Atlantic Coast [...]
A summer college experience in high school leads to a double major at the U
A summer college experience in high school leads to a double major at the U Ana Santana pursued her passion for film through the University’s Pre-College Program as a junior in high school. Now a senior at the U, she is on track to graduate this year with a degree in film production and English. Senior Ana Santana, center, works on her thesis project, "Kung Fu Konundrum," which will be featured in the Canes Film Festival in May. By Amy Ellis 2-3-2025 This story originally appeared [...]
Two lenses are better than one
Two lenses are better than one Rick Galli honed his talents as both writer and filmmaker while at the University of Miami, a combination that positioned him for unique success. Alumnus Rick Galli, shown here filming in Rwanda, credits his studies in film and creative writing with helping him achieve success in his career. Photos: Courtesy of Rick Galli By Michael R. Malone 1-23-2025 This story originally appeared at News@TheU. With 20 years as a filmmaker under his belt, alumnus Richard “Rick” Galli has worked on [...]
University of Miami professor wins $50,000 grant from the Miami Film Festival
University of Miami professor wins $50,000 grant from the Miami Film Festival Communications professor Margaret Cardillo answers interview questions on Thursday Jan. 16, 2025 about her upcoming documentary "Jane Chastain: The Untold Story of the Nation’s First Female Sportscaster". Photo credit: Sophia Metzner staff photographer. By Samantha Rodriguez 1-22-2025 This story originally appeared in The Miami Hurricane Margaret Cardillo, an award-winning author, filmmaker and University of Miami professor, earned the top $50,000 prize from the Miami Film Festival’s The Louies competition, to create her upcoming documentary. The [...]