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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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The future of the Fourth Estate

The future of the Fourth Estate Student filmmaker’s world premiere at the Miami Film Festival aspires to rehabilitate journalism as a vital institution of democracy. An newroom image from the documentary, "News Without a Newsroom." Michael R. Malone 4-8-2025 This story originally appeared in News@TheU. Though she’s a relatively young filmmaker, Oana Martisca espouses a self-described “old school” mindset about journalism, one that recognizes the difference between professionally trained and values-imbued news-making and the amateurish alternatives. That mindset is influenced to a large degree by her experience [...]

2025-04-09T09:39:44-04:00April 9, 2025|Motion Pictures, School of Communication|
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New Advertising, M.A. focuses on strategy and global insight

New Advertising, M.A. focuses on strategy and global insight The M.A. in Advertising offers a strategic, data-driven approach to communication, with access to mentorship, industry insights, and real-world experience. Abbie Bernet 4-4-2025 The University of Miami School of Communication proudly announces its Master's in Advertising program, a strategic pathway into the dynamic advertising industry. In today's cluttered advertising landscape, effective messaging requires more than creativity – it demands strategic thinking and consumer insight. The 36-credit curriculum emphasizes advertising strategy and consumer analytics, equipping graduates with expertise to [...]

2025-04-07T08:45:42-04:00April 4, 2025|Advertising, Graduate Studies, School of Communication|
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Pilot study looks to improve minority maternal health outcomes

Pilot study looks to improve minority maternal health outcomes Researchers Victoria Orrego Dunleavy and Veronica Alvarez-Galiana explore group prenatal care as an effective method of care for pregnant women, with the goal of reducing preventable maternal mortality. School of Communication News 3-26-2025 As recipients of a recent pilot grant award, researchers at the University of Miami School of Communication and Miller School of Medicine Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences launched a study titled “Implementation and Evaluation of a Pilot Group Prenatal Care Program to Address [...]

2025-03-31T09:20:43-04:00March 31, 2025|Communication Studies, School of Communication|
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School of Communication and Miller School of Medicine team up for innovative projects

School of Communication and Miller School of Medicine team up for innovative projects Funded by the Mitchell Wolfson Foundation, the interdisciplinary research studies enhance the academic mission of both schools. Dr. Latha Chandran, Dr. Shria Kumar, Rhonda Trust, Clair Bittner, Kelly Mcaguire, and Dia Kontaxis celebrate at the Gordon Center Auditorium during the Health Communications Grant Shark Tank event. Photo: Jenny Abreu By Barbara Gutierrez 3-24-2025 This story originally appeared in News@TheU School of Communication lecturer Rhonda Trust will work next to Dr. Shria Kumar, a [...]

2025-03-26T11:47:39-04:00March 25, 2025|Communication Studies, School of Communication|
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