journalism

How has the communications landscape changed?

How has the communications landscape changed? School of Communication professors reflect on the evolution of their industry during the past four decades and how those changes have reshaped journalism and the delivery of news. School of Communication Dean Karin Wilkins. Photo: Abbie Bernet/University of Miami By Barbara Gutierrez11-06-2024This story originally appeared on News@TheU. In 1980, more than 62.2 million American households received a daily newspaper at home. Consumers got their national television news from three major television networks: ABC, CBS, and NBC. Magazines were growing in popularity. People [...]

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|

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|

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|

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|

Freeing the Press in Guatemala

Organizers: Reporters Without Borders, The UM Hanley Democracy Center and the Department of Journalism and Media Management in the School of Communication José Rubén Zamora is a Guatemalan journalist, publisher and founder of three newspapers. His work has exposed political corruption for two decades, but he was arrested and sentenced to six years in prison for a trumped up money laundering charge. Zamora's imprisonment is emblematic of the outgoing administration's crackdown on press freedom, but also an opportunity for a new president to turn over a new leaf. This panel [...]

2024-02-14T14:10:37-05:00February 14, 2024|, , |

Journalism Education Leaders Stand Up for Local News: ‘Democracy is at Risk’

In response to the alarming decline of local news outlets in the United States, the Department of Journalism and Media Management at the University of Miami School of Communication is working with leaders of journalism programs across the nation in a collaborative initiative. "The faculty and students of the Department of Journalism and Media Management are pleased to contribute to local news through our Community Wire and UMTV, but we know there is much more that must be done," said Sallie Hughes, chair of the Department of Journalism and Media [...]

Violence Against Journalists Strikes Florida

By Megan Ondrizek and Jenny Hudak Faculty members at the School of Communication discuss threats journalists face in the field after a television reporter with Spectrum News 13 in Orlando was killed while on assignment Wednesday afternoon. Sallie Hughes has been studying violence against journalists, especially in Mexico, since the early 2000s. “During that time, types of violence against journalists became more diverse and widespread,” said Hughes, professor and associate dean at the University of Miami School of Communication. The violence hit much closer to home on Wednesday. Dylan Lyons, [...]