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Graduate succeeded by mastering interdisciplinary work

Graduate succeeded by mastering interdisciplinary work Anika Engel is drawn to the health field but also loves writing and public affairs. 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 5-5-2025 This story originally appeared in News@TheU. When Anika Engel was in high school, she volunteered to be a member of the EMT ambulance corps in Wilton, Connecticut, during the COVID-19 pandemic. She did it to help people. She was [...]

2025-05-08T12:19:50-04:00May 8, 2025|Communication Studies, 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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University shaped student’s journey

University shaped student's journey Isabella Speziani, an avid Canes fan, plans to uphold her Miami pride in her future endeavors. Isabella Speziani, who graduates with a Bachelor of Science from the School of Communication, plans to move to Sydney, Australia, to pursue a career in advertising. Photo courtesy of Isabella Speziani Meghan Sullivan 5-5-2025 This story originally appeared in News@TheU. For Isabella Speziani, there was no question about where she would attend college: the University of Miami, specifically the School of Communication. With a deep passion [...]

2025-05-08T10:14:39-04:00May 8, 2025|Advertising, School of Communication|
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Q&A with viral sensation and star of “The Office! A Musical Parody”

Q&A with viral sensation and star of "The Office! A Musical Parody" Maeve McQueeny-Lynch 4-20-2025 This story originally appeared at University of Miami Alumni & Friends. Kayla Moore has been busy since graduating from the School of Communication with a B.S.C in motion pictures in 2019. Currently, Moore stars in “The Office! A Musical Parody” as the cat-loving accountant Angela. When she’s not performing in New York City’s Off-Broadway Theater District, she’s performing for her 138,000-plus followers worldwide on social media. Here, she discusses going viral, getting recognized, [...]

2025-04-28T13:20:51-04:00April 28, 2025|Motion Pictures, School of Communication|
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Long-time School of Communication professor reflects on 40 years

Long-time School of Communication professor reflects on 40 years Emil Salgado Vazquez 4-7-2025 This story originally appeared on The Miami Hurricane. At the front of the classroom, Dr. Mitchell Shapiro takes his stand, ready to deliver yet another lecture at the University of Miami Communication School. Today, he may be teaching about the ethics of journalism; tomorrow, it could be a presentation on the history of mass media mixed in with fun facts about The Beatles. Thousands of students have heard these lessons during Shapiro’s 43-year career at [...]

2025-04-22T17:01:49-04:00April 22, 2025|Journalism, School of Communication|
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Student media finds success on both coasts

Student media finds success on both coasts University student publications—Distraction, Ibis, The Miami Hurricane, and UMTV—earned national recognition at two award competitions this spring. Award-winning photo captured by Ava Stroshane for Ibis Yearbook. News@TheU 4-17-2025 Every year University of Miami student media staff members earn national attention among their peers for the work produced across various campus media outlets. This year, the Ibis Yearbook earned the Pacemaker Award for its most recent yearbook at the 2025 Associated Collegiate Press National College Media Conference in Long Beach, [...]

2025-04-22T10:26:16-04:00April 22, 2025|School of Communication|
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Celebrating 40 Years of the School of Communication

Celebrating 40 Years of the School of Communication From its founding in 1985 to its national recognition today, the School of Communication marked 40 years of excellence and evolution. A full house at the Cosford Cinema as alumnus Javi Morgado, B.S.C. '98 takes the stage to emcee the School of Communication’s 40th Anniversary celebration. Abbie Bernet 4-21-2025 On April 8, 2025, the University of Miami School of Communication celebrated a major milestone: 40 years of excellence in education, innovation, and impact. The celebration brought together students, [...]

2025-04-22T08:01:45-04:00April 21, 2025|School of Communication|
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Communication experts gather to navigate artificial intelligence

Communication experts gather to navigate artificial intelligence The one-day forum will explore rebuilding trust in the media and using AI to make informed decisions.   Barbara Gutierrez 4-17-2025 This story originally appeared in News@TheU. As artificial intelligence use grows and media consumers are confused about what information to trust and what to ignore, the University of Miami School of Communication is leading efforts to improve the public’s communication literacy. One step people can take to separate fact from fake is to attend “Artificial Information: Communication Literacy in [...]

2025-04-17T17:04:45-04:00April 17, 2025|School of Communication|
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Comic pulls no punches to get a laugh

Comic pulls no punches to get a laugh Whether on stage as a stand-up comic or now with ‘Pollo Punch,’ a first short film in the Miami Film Festival, alumnus Mike Menendez loves to make you laugh.   Michael R. Malone 4-9-2025 This story originally appeared in News@TheU. If Mike Menendez’s first comedy open mic were a boxing match, it would have been an opening round TKO. “I bombed so hard. There was so much silence. I was on stage looking for a life raft, so I [...]

2025-04-10T15:23:48-04:00April 10, 2025|Motion Pictures, School of Communication|
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