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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 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 [...]
Free Screening and Book Signing with Author Marsha Gordon
By Karina Valdes Marsha Gordon, author of “BECOMING THE EX-WIFE: The Unconventional Life and Forgotten Writings of Ursula Parrott,” will be at the Bill Cosford Cinema on Feb. 26 at 6 p.m. for a book signing and screening of the film, “There’s Always Tomorrow,” based on a story by Ursula Parrott. "For any movie-lover seeking an introduction to Ursula Parrott, ‘There's Always Tomorrow’ has so much to offer," said Christina Lane, professor of Film Studies in the Department of Cinematic Arts. "Featuring one of the greatest screen pairings of all [...]
#FreeZamora: The Fight to Save Press Freedom in Guatemala
By Caroline Val José Rubén Zamora is a Guatemalan journalist, publisher, and founder of three newspapers who has exposed political corruption in his country for two decades. A University of Miami panel discussed his case, and the state of press freedom in Guatemala and Latin America. For more than two decades, José Rubén Zamora has fearlessly pursued investigative reporting in his homeland of Guatemala, shining a light on corruption and injustices within the Central American country’s government. Now, the 67-year-old journalist finds himself ensnared in a web of alleged fabricated [...]
‘Cone of Uncertainty’ Graphic to Feature More Information
By Robert C. Jones Jr. University researchers explain why the revamped graphic, to be unveiled this hurricane season, will better aid residents. It is arguably the National Hurricane Center’s (NHC) most iconic graphic: the Tropical Cyclone Track Forecast Cone, which communicates the most likely path of the center, or eye, of a cyclonic storm. Ever since it was introduced more than 20 years ago, the graphic has been misinterpreted by many people, with some incorrectly believing that areas outside the cone are safe from storm threats. Now, nearly two years [...]
The Future of Local News is Dire
By Barbara Gutierrez More than 2,500 newspapers have shuttered their publications since 2005. University of Miami experts discuss ways to change this disturbing trend. The United States has lost more than 2,500 newspapers since 2005, or 25 percent of the total number of papers in the country, according to a 2022 report by Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism. A new report released in November by the Medill School of Journalism found that the rate of newspaper closures has accelerated, now at 2.5 closures per week with more than 130 confirmed newspaper [...]