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What to expect at this year’s Shorts Miami International Film Festival

What to expect at this year's Shorts Miami International Film Festival The 2026 Shorts International Miami Film Festival takes place at the University of Miami's Bill Cosford Cinema this weekend from Feb. 6 - 8. Photo Courtesy of Konstantia Kontaxis. By Hanna Himelstein 2-3-2026 This story originally appeared in The Miami Hurricane. Need some weekend plans? The 2026 Shorts Miami International Film Festival (SMIFF) is on campus this weekend, Feb. 6 – 8, at the University of Miami’s Bill Cosford Cinema. SMIFF is free for all UM [...]

2026-02-04T11:17:48-05:00February 4, 2026|Motion Pictures, School of Communication|
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University of Miami student selected for the American Advertising Federation’s Most Promising Students Program

University of Miami student selected for the American Advertising Federation’s Most Promising Students Program WASHINGTON, D.C., January 12, 2026 – The American Advertising Federation is proud to announce that Vrinda Gupta, a psychology and advertising student has been selected as part of the 2026 Most Promising Students program. The Most Promising Students Program began in 1997 and serves as part of the AAF’s mission to ensure that the advertising industry is led by a wide variety of informed perspectives, cultural influences and diverse backgrounds. The Most Promising Students [...]

2026-02-03T11:55:56-05:00February 3, 2026|Advertising, School of Communication|
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Honoring Professor Michael J. Beatty

Honoring Professor Michael J. Beatty   It is with a heavy heart that we share with you one of our longstanding faculty passed on Saturday, January 31st. Michael Beatty was an important and dedicated member of our School and academic community. Professor Beatty joined the School of Communication, Department of Communication Studies, in 2007, and held a joint appointment with the University of Miami, Department of Psychology. He was a distinguished scholar, accomplished academic leader, devoted educator, and cherished colleague whose influence in the field of communication will [...]

2026-02-02T17:10:59-05:00February 2, 2026|Communication Studies, School of Communication|
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University of Miami Debate Team continues to shine

University of Miami Debate Team continues to shine During the 2025 season, the University of Miami Debate Team brought home three top prizes, along with many other distinctions. From left: First year students and debate team members Olivia Pisinski and Ping Areeanchuleekorn face off against another debate team in the Rochester Civic Debate tournament, where they made it to the finals. Photos courtesy of the University of Miami Debate team. By Barbara Gutierrez 1-9-2026 This story originally appeared in News@TheU. The University of Miami Debate Team finished [...]

2026-02-04T11:18:26-05:00January 29, 2026|Communication Studies, School of Communication|
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From capstone student to client

From capstone student to client Alumna Sabrina Pizziol comes full circle, partnering with students in the University of Miami School of Communication’s public relations senior capstone course to develop a real-world campaign for Subway. From left, Sabrina Pizziol, manager of brand public relations for Subway and a University of Miami alumna, poses with senior Madison Jursca and Brad Simon, senior director of brand communications for Subway, following the students’ capstone presentation at the School of Communication. Photo: Ariella Green/University of Miami By Benjamin Estrada 1-9-2026 This [...]

2026-01-14T14:29:48-05:00January 14, 2026|Public Relations, School of Communication|
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Students bring stories to life through Telemundo partnership

Students bring stories to life through Telemundo partnership A new program at the School of Communication is giving students hands-on experience developing and producing podcasts that will be published by Telemundo Studios. Senior Taryn Jacobs conducts a podcast interview. Photos by Abbie Bernet/University of Miami By Ashley Sewall 12-8-2025 This story originally appeared in News@TheU. The School of Communication has teamed up with Telemundo to give students real-world podcasting experience creating bilingual content, from pitching ideas to recording episodes that will be published online. Trevor Green, [...]

2025-12-09T14:52:57-05:00December 9, 2025|Broadcast Journalism, Journalism, School of Communication|
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M.F.A. capstones redefine the space between technology and human connection

M.F.A. capstones redefine the space between technology and human connection Six Interactive Media capstones explore how thoughtful design and emerging technology can deepen relationships, support well‑being, and create more meaningful digital experiences.   By Bella Armstrong At a time when technology shapes nearly every aspect of daily life, the question of how we design digital tools that still feel human has never been more important. In the Department of Interactive Media at the University of Miami, that question is no longer theoretical — it’s the driving [...]

2025-12-04T15:20:18-05:00December 4, 2025|Interactive Media, School of Communication|
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From Miami to Hollywood: Student filmmakers take their stories to the big screen

From Miami to Hollywood: Student filmmakers take their stories to the big screen The LA Canes Film Showcase gives student filmmakers a chance to screen their work and connect with alumni and industry leaders. By Claire Millisor Each spring, a select group of University of Miami student filmmakers pack their bags to travel across the country for a once-in-a-lifetime experience, the LA Canes Film Showcase. The trip is centered around a screening of student films at Sony Pictures Studios, giving students an opportunity to present their work [...]

2025-12-04T14:08:38-05:00December 4, 2025|Motion Pictures, School of Communication|
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How Dr. Kallia Wright turns her journey into a voice for others

How Dr. Kallia turns her journey into a voice for others The new University of Miami student chapter of the National Association of Hispanic Journalists is the first in the University’s history. By Claire Millisor At four years old, Dr. Kallia Wright was already a regular in the nurses’ lounge. Born and raised in Jamaica, Dr. Wright spent afternoons sitting in the nurses’ lounge where her mother worked. Those hours, filled with coloring books and rhythms of the hospital, inspired her interest in health communication. These formative [...]

2025-12-04T14:08:56-05:00December 4, 2025|Communication Studies, Doctoral, School of Communication|
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