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SPECIALANNOUNCEMENTS

Congratulations!

Three Students Awarded Suncoast Chapter Scholarship

Congratulations to Billie Brightman, Pierre Ambroise, and Melanie Lowe for being awarded over $10,000 in scholarships from the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Suncoast Chapter!

 

UpcomingEvents

April 29 @ 6:30 PM | Shoma Hall (CIB 3053)

What Journalists Can Do That AI Can't with Joshua Johnson

Robert Corley Groves was a UM graduate and award-winning journalist when he was killed in a tragic car accident. His family created this lecture series in his memory.

Join SoC alum Joshua Johnson for a talk on "What Journalists Can Do that AI Can't". Open to the UM Community. 

Johnson is the former host of NPR’s ‘1A’ and anchor of MSNBC’s ‘This Week with Joshua Johnson’, and current host of his own interactive talk show, ‘The Night Light,'.

April 30 @ 3:00 PM | Interactive Media Center

Interactive Media Annual Showcase

The Interactive Media Annual Showcase (IMAS) is back in person, featuring innovative student projects from the University of Miami.

Explore silly robots, captivating VR, top-notch games, and mind-blowing augmented realities on April 30th at the Koenigsberg and Nadal Interactive Media Center.

April 30 @ 6:00 PM | Cosford Cinema

75th UM Student Media Awards

Join keynote speaker and 2024 Communicator of the Year SoC alum Joshua Johnson. Former host of NPR’s ‘1A’ and anchor of MSNBC’s ‘This Week with Joshua Johnson’, and current host of his own interactive talk show, ‘The Night Light.’ Reception at 6pm and ceremony will begin at 6:30pm. 

 

ALUMNISPOTLIGHT

Vice President of Creative Partnerships for CSI DMC

Melis Feingold

Feingold graduated from the SoC with a degree in advertising in 2003. Since graduating, Feingold has advised clients on social media, content writing and advertising as the owner of FeinMarketing Group.

Last September, Feingold became the Vice-President of Creative Partnerships with CSI DMC, a destination and event management company. She nurtures client connections, provides exceptional event services and brainstorms creative solutions.

"CSI DMC is synonymous with excellence in the event industry, and I am thrilled to continue our legacy," 

Connect with Melis Feingold’s LinkedIn

 

ScholarshipOpportunities

Deadline to Apply | July 15, 2024

Global Engagement Graduate Student Travel Support Award

The School of Communication is delighted to announce the Global Engagement Graduate Student Travel Support Award, a funding mechanism that provides up to $250 in financial support toward conference travel that occurs outside of the U.S. before August 15, 2024.

These one-time $250 awards are open to all PhD and MFA students in the School of Communication. Students are only eligible for one Travel Support Award during the award period.

Apply Today!

Apply Now!

University of Miami Student Start-Up Accelerator Fund

With support from a generous UM alum and his family and a $5 million gift, we are excited to launch University of Miami Student Startup Accelerator (USTAAR). USTAAR will support entrepreneurial culture of our students at all levels. The program will provide direct investment and mentoring to students who want to launch startups.

Through a competition, USTAAR will support up to 20 students / teams with $10K initial investment. This will rise up to $100K for 5 successful teams that develop their minimum viable products and are ready for the next step in their product development and commercialization journeys. Apply Today!

 

LatestOpportunities

Communications Internship | New England Collegiate Baseball League | Remote


Gallery Intern | Pan American Art Projects | Miami


Telemundo Communications & Events Internships | NBCUniversal | Miami


Freelance Food and Dining Feature Writer | Static Media | Remote


Ronin Partnerships Coordinator | SkyMavis | Remote


Junior Desktop Support | WildBrain | Vancouver


Animation Lead | Moon Active | London


Producer | WPLG, Inc. Local 10 News | Pembroke Park, FL


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