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Covering global issues in Miami

By News@TheU The University of Miami School of Communication, in partnership with Universidad de Navarra in Spain, have produced a special report that takes a deep dive into societal issues and trends important not only to Miami and South Florida, but have impacted other communities throughout the world. Issues like race and segregation, immigration, climate change and the environment, and stories about trends in what we eat and how we move about town are part of this collaborative report. Read the stories, view video interviews, and engage with this interactive piece. [...]

2024-06-24T10:34:35-04:00June 24, 2024|Journalism, School of Communication|
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Capstone project recreates Cuban Freedom Flights

A virtual reality project recreates the Cuban Freedom Flights.  By Barbara Gutierrez Noel Nuñez grew up listening to his Cuban-born parents talk about their emotional exodus from Cuba aboard the Freedom Flights, a refugee airlift that transported Cubans from the island to Miami from 1965 to 1973. Nuñez, who this month received a Master of Fine Arts in interactive media from the University of Miami School of Communication, decided to turn his parents’ memories into a virtual reality capstone project called “The Cuban Freedom Flights—A Mixed Reality Experience.” “I was [...]

2024-06-17T09:35:38-04:00June 17, 2024|Graduate Studies, Interactive Media|
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Film Professor Shares 4 Must-Watch LGBTQ Media for Pride 2024

In celebration of Pride Month 2024, Dr. Alfred Martin, associate professor in the Department of Cinematic Arts, shares four must-watch LGBTQ films and shows. Dr. Martin, a scholar of Media Studies, has authored several books including The Generic Closet: Black Gayness and the Black-Cast Sitcom as well as Rolling: Blackness and Mediated Comedy. His course, Queer Media Studies, equips students with a comprehensive understanding of the history and development of U.S. LGBTQ media by focusing on media production, sociocultural context, media reception, and texts. In curating his list, Dr. Martin [...]

2024-06-13T12:01:08-04:00June 12, 2024|Motion Pictures|
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Hands-on Experience Key in Senior’s Path to Success

By Abbie Bernet Four years of dedication culminate today for Derryl Barnes. He'll join more than 250 graduating seniors from the University of Miami's School of Communication at the Watsco Center, marking the beginning of his post-college chapter. Originally from the suburbs of Chicago, the broadcast journalism major has carved a remarkable path through his four years at the University of Miami. Balancing academics, extracurriculars, and a social life, he thrived as a Communication Honors student, P100, UMTV member, treasurer of the National Association of Black Journalists UM chapter, and [...]

2024-05-10T09:20:40-04:00May 10, 2024|Broadcast Journalism|
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Fascinated by journalism

By Barbara Gutierrez Whether it is reporting about the largest reggaeton festival in the United States, interviewing three survivors of the Hamas attack on Israel or delving into the lack of freedom of the press in Guatemala, Caroline Val is always ready for the task at hand. A natural storyteller with boundless energy and curiosity, Val has honed her skills with continuous hard work in her chosen field of journalism. Her love of journalism colors everything she does, from her work on The Miami Hurricane newspaper, her freelance work with [...]

2024-05-07T10:19:26-04:00May 7, 2024|Journalism|
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Award-winning year for the School of Communication

By Barbara Gutierrez It has been a stellar year for the University of Miami student publications and media outlets of the School of Communication. Altogether the publications and student-led television shows have garnered an impressive number of awards. The Ibis yearbook received a Pacemaker award for 2023 by the Associated Collegiate Press (ACP) at the University of Minnesota at the ACP National Conference in La Jolla, California. The Ibis yearbook also received the Best of Show Yearbook at the conference. The Pacemaker is considered one of the most prestigious prizes in [...]

2024-05-03T14:23:54-04:00May 3, 2024|Advertising, Broadcast Journalism, Journalism, Media Management, Public Relations, School of Communication|
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Building community through debate

Video: Matthew Rembold/University of Miami The University of Miami Debate Team strives to cultivate a strong sense of community among its members through the art of debate. These passionate debaters not only sharpen their skills but also foster meaningful connections through the club’s various tournaments and meetings. From strategy sessions to cheering each other on at tournaments, this tight-knit group exemplifies the power of collaboration and camaraderie. This story originally appeared on News@TheU.

2024-05-02T16:27:21-04:00May 2, 2024|Communication Studies, School of Communication|
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2024 Awards

May 2024 American Advertising Awards 2024 ADDY Awards Gold ADDY Student Consumer Campaign - exBae by eBay Gold ADDY Student Digital Creative Technology - Volvo Shield BEA 2024 Recognition of Institutional Excellence in Media 2023 Top Winning Sports Programs - University of Miami ranked #6 2023 Top Winning News Programs - University of Miami ranked #7 2023 Top Winning Overall Programs - University of Miami ranked #14 PRNEWS 2024 Education A-List Top 20 institution for career advancement in PR and marketing communications - University of Miami School of Communication [...]

2024-06-05T13:32:24-04:00April 10, 2024|Awards List|
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