Coral Gables, FL (Sept. 24, 2008) - For almost a decade, the multimedia bootcamp workshops at the University of North Carolina provided one of the main training sites for hundreds of professional journalists seeking to understand new storytelling tools and techniques and to gain hands-on training.

CORAL GABLES, September 8, 2008—This October, the School of Communication at the University of Miami will present a Film Series and Colloquium devoted to the work of prominent filmmaker Chantal Akerman. 

Dean Sam L Grogg held the first Dean’s Forum of the year on Wednesday, September 24 in Shoma Hall. 

Coral Gables, FL (September 26, 2008) - The Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Miami Chapter honored Dr. Donn James Tilson, Ph.D., APR, PRSA Fellow and Associate Professor of Public Relations at the School of Communication with the 2008 Bill Adams PRSA Lifetime Achievement Award. This award is presented to individuals who exemplify exceptional leadership and contributions to the public relations profession, the community, and education.  Dean Sam L Grogg presented Dr. Tilson with the award during the 2008 Ev Clay / PRSA Miami Endowment Luncheon held on Friday, September 26 at the Rusty Pelican in Key Biscayne. 

Coral Gables, FL (August 31, 2008) - School of Communication student, Anthony Wojtkowiak, delayed his graduation for a chance to travel to Kenya this summer, one of two countries he visited as part of the communication honors thesis, his last course before leaving the University of Miami with a Bachelor of Science in Communication.

The award was presented during the annual convention of the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication