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UMTV celebrates award nominations in collegiate television

UMTV celebrates award nominations in collegiate television For the sixth consecutive year, UMTV has earned multiple nominations at the College Television Awards, showcasing the exceptional talent and hard work of its students. The team behind UMTV SportsDesk gathers in Studio B after wrapping an episode.   By Abbie Bernet 12-9-2024 The University of Miami’s student-run television station, UMTV, continues to shine on the national stage, earning three prestigious nominations in this year’s College Television Awards. Out of over 230 entries submitted by 50 colleges and universities [...]

2024-12-10T15:48:16-05:00December 9, 2024|Broadcast Journalism, Journalism, School of Communication|
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Alumnus Javier Morgado inducted into prestigious Silver Circle honor society

Alumnus Javier Morgado inducted into prestigious Silver Circle honor society The University of Miami School of Communication proudly celebrates alumnus Javier "Javi" Morgado on his recent induction into the esteemed Silver Circle honor society by the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS). This recognition is a testament to Morgado's distinguished career and significant contributions to the television industry. The Silver Circle honors professionals who have demonstrated excellence in television for 25 years or more, acknowledging not only their longevity but also their [...]

2024-10-16T17:12:07-04:00October 11, 2024|School of Communication|
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Communication students and faculty honored by PRSA Miami chapter

By Karina Valdes Three School of Communication students and a member of its faculty were recognized by the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Miami chapter for their contributions and continued dedication to the field of public relations at the 37th Annual Ev Clay/PRSA Miami Chapter Endowment Fund Luncheon. Marcia Gomez, lecturer, was honored with the Bill Adams PRSA Lifetime Achievement Award for her contributions to the public relations industry and the community. Adelaide Doman, Sebastian Gonzalez, and Diana La Torre, members of the chapter’s student organization, PRSSA, were presented [...]

2024-10-09T09:49:42-04:00October 7, 2024|Awards List, Public Relations|
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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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Ramos Receives Top Award from School of Communication

Acclaimed journalist Jorge Ramos, who recently endowed scholarships in the School of Communication, was honored during the University of Miami Student Media Awards. By Karina Valdes With the academic year coming to a close, the University of Miami School of Communication celebrated the achievements of student media at the 74th Annual University of Miami Student Media Awards. During the ceremony, alumnus and acclaimed journalist, Jorge Ramos, was recognized with the 2023 South Florida Communicator of the Year Award for his distinguished contributions to the media profession. He spoke with students [...]

2023-05-04T15:25:11-04:00May 4, 2023|Broadcast Journalism, Electronic Media, Journalism, Media Management, School of Communication|
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Student-Produced Shows Nominated for College Television Awards

By Barbara Gutierrez UMTV’s SportsDesk and NewsVision—along with the 15 students who worked on the shows—have been nominated for Television Academy Foundation awards.Two University of Miami television shows have received nominations for the Television Academy Foundation’s 41st College Television Awards, which recognize excellence in student-produced programs from colleges and universities nationwide. The competition, considered the Emmys of college productions, will announce winners at the awards ceremony on March 26. The University’s nominations are in the “News and Sports” category for NewsVision and SportsDesk, two student-produced shows on UMTV. NewsVision is a [...]

2022-03-09T15:02:14-05:00March 9, 2022|Broadcast Journalism, Electronic Media, Interactive Media, Journalism, Media Management|
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NewsVision is Honored at Society of Professional Journalists Mark of Excellence Awards

By Esther Animalu Each year the Society of Professional Journalists hosts the Mark of Excellence Awards (MOE), a national award ceremony that celebrates notable work within college journalism during the calendar cycle. Throughout all of the SPJ’s 12 regions, national winners are selected from each category. Student journalists are assessed by distinguished professionals within the journalism industry who have at least three years of experience. NewsVision, UMTV’s half-hour live campus news show, won Best All-Around Television News Magazine within the television category at the MOE awards. The award-winning show covers [...]

2021-10-06T16:57:01-04:00October 6, 2021|Broadcast Journalism, Electronic Media, Journalism, Media Management|
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The PIEoneer Awards Recognizes the Ocean Health Voyage Project

By Esther Animalu The PIEoneer Awards acknowledges success and novelty across the education industry worldwide. Every year, they hold a highly prestigious award ceremony at the historical London Guildhall, to celebrate individuals and organizations who are reshaping academic pillars and transforming learning pathways for students globally. Ali Habashi, an award-winning filmmaker and assistant professor of professional practice at the University of Miami School of Communication, attended the 2021 PIEoneer Awards in London, and submitted a project,  a few months earlier, that won the equivalent of second place. Habashi’s project is known as Ocean Health Voyage, a global online [...]

2021-10-12T10:09:43-04:00October 5, 2021|Motion Pictures|
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UM Advertising Program Wins Big at Miami American Advertising Awards

By: Jabria Roscoe The American Advertising Awards (ADDYs) is an annual competition that celebrates the best works in advertising at the local, district, and national level. The University of Miami Advertising program is the winner of 11 gold and a record-breaking 43 silver ADDYS at the 2021 Miami American Advertising Awards. “The ADDYs has been the awards show we enter the most, and every year it gets better and better,” said Sarai Nuñez, assistant professor of professional practice. “Despite the circumstances and the year that we had, we still did [...]

2021-04-08T10:47:07-04:00April 8, 2021|Advertising|
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UMTV Wins Six BEA Awards

By: Jabria Roscoe UMTV is the recipient of six Broadcast Education Association Student Best of Festival Awards. With students and faculty from across the country submitting media projects, this year’s competition featured more than 1,300 entries from over 250 colleges. “I was extremely excited to see that UMTV won six awards,” said UMTV station manager, Gianna Sanchez. “To have six awards at the national level really shows that UMTV is doing amazing things across the board, not just in one specific area.” The BEA awards has eight competition categories that [...]

2021-03-19T13:09:30-04:00March 19, 2021|Broadcast Journalism, Journalism, School of Communication|
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