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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 [...]

2025-02-11T09:54:40-05:00February 10, 2025|Motion Pictures, School of Communication|
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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 [...]

2025-02-11T09:55:02-05:00January 24, 2025|Motion Pictures, School of Communication|
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CommunityWire reporters to cover presidential inauguration

CommunityWire reporters to cover presidential inauguration By Allie Litzinger 1-16-2025 This story originally appeared on CommunityWire.Miami Five School of Communication graduate students are heading to the nation’s capital to report on Donald Trump’s inauguration as the 47th president of the United States. The students, all reporters with CommunityWire.Miami, will share live reports, photos and videos of the historic happenings beginning Friday, Jan. 17, through Tuesday, Jan. 22. The news service, formerly U/Miami News Service, is staffed by SoC graduate students who report on cities and communities neighboring the [...]

2025-01-17T14:05:20-05:00January 17, 2025|Community Wire, Graduate Studies, Journalism, School of Communication|
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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 [...]

2025-02-11T09:55:26-05:00December 11, 2024|Interactive Media, 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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