Topic: School of Communication
Students play pivotal roles developing apps demoed at XR conference
Collaborating with faculty members and researchers, students helped develop and create immersive technology applications that address environmental awareness, the well-being of cancer patients, and the history of a historic Miami neighborhood.
XR conference takes a deep dive into immersive technology
With educators and experts from around the country in attendance, including Imagineers from the Walt Disney Company, the two-day conference explored the different ways extended reality is making an impact in the world.
Making sense of data
The Open Visualization Academy—a first-of-its-kind platform recently launched by a faculty member at the University of Miami—offers free courses on designing data-backed charts and maps to communicate information more effectively.
Learning Overtown’s history through art
A class of graduate students in the School of Communication spent the fall creating an interactive museum experience that teaches participants about the history of Overtown through three murals.
University of Miami Debate Team continues to shine
During the 2025 season, the University of Miami Debate Team brought home three top prizes, along with many other distinctions
Summer programs offer students new perspectives
There are 19 unique faculty-led study abroad programs offered this summer, and many are new. Students have just a few weeks left to apply.
Your guide to the arts, humanities
Explore the University’s arts and humanities programs and events, including musical performances, cutting-edge theatrical premieres, thought-provoking lectures, author readings, art exhibitions, and film screenings.
From capstone student to client
Alumna Sabrina Pizziol comes full circle, partnering with students in the University of Miami School of Communication’s public relations senior capstone course to develop a real-world campaign for Subway.
Students bring stories to life through Telemundo partnership
A new program at the School of Communication is giving students hands-on experience developing and producing podcasts that will be published by Telemundo Studios.
Are students too connected to disconnect?
Constant screen exposure is leaving students drained, distracted, and detached. University experts warn that too much time online can quietly damage focus and mood but say it is never too late to reset.
Championing aspiring journalists
The new University of Miami student chapter of the National Association of Hispanic Journalists is the first in the University’s history.
My favorite things: ‘My shadow box and challenge coins’
Two keepsakes capture an illustrious Air Force career defined by service, leadership, and integrity—values University of Miami associate professor “Jack” Wesley P. Miller hopes to pass on to the next generation of leaders.
