Well-Being and Resiliency

Campus Life

Men’s Ice Hockey Team are National Champions

Our men’s Club Sports Ice Hockey team has defeated everyone in their path to earn the title as AAU College Hockey Division III National Champions. This win is historic, as this is the first Florida team to win this title.

http://news.miami.edu/studentaffairs/stories/2024/03/mens-ice-hockey-team-are-national-champions.html


Campus Life

Men’s Ice Hockey Team Skates on to the National Championship Tournament

The University of Miami's Men's Club Hockey team has made it to the DIII National Championship tournament for the first time as the #1 seed.

http://news.miami.edu/studentaffairs/stories/2024/02/mens-ice-hockey-team-skates-on-to-the-national-championship-tournament.html




Health and Wellness

Dr. Jess Spirer’s Impact Lives on Through Generous Donation

The impact of Dr. Jess Spirer, the University of Miami Counseling Center's (UMCC) founder and first director, can still be felt at the University today. In recognition of Dr. Spirer's commitment to the University and his family's generous donation to his namesake doctoral internship program, Dr. Spirer will be memorialized in the reception area of the UMCC.

http://news.miami.edu/studentaffairs/stories/2023/10/counseling-center-spirer-donation.html




Campus Life

University fosters belonging with new Student Village

Emphasizing cultural belonging and encouraging student interaction, the new home of various student organizations and large gathering spaces will exist as a space for students to study, relax, and connect with their peers.

http://news.miami.edu/studentaffairs/stories/2023/04/university-fosters-belonging-with-new-student-village.html


Campus Life

Sandler Center continues to strive for drug education after award-winning PSA video

Second place finishers in the 2022 Campus PSA Video as part of the Drug Enforcement Administration's Red Ribbon Week, The Sandler Center for Alcohol and Other Drug Education, operating under the Dean of Student’s Office, honors their recognition as they implement new Narcan training initiatives for the University community.

http://news.miami.edu/studentaffairs/stories/2023/02/sandlercenterawardwinningpsa.html


Campus Life

(De)Stress Fest

Dr. Patricia A. Whitely, senior vice president for student affairs, stands with members of AGLO, SG, and COPE.

http://news.miami.edu/studentaffairs/stories/2022/12/destress-fest.html


Outdoor Adventures prepares for a new phase of student programming

Outdoor Adventures is adding new trips and off-campus experiences to its already successful offerings that include the climbing wall at Lakeside Village, gear rentals, and training courses.

http://news.miami.edu/studentaffairs/stories/2022/03/outdoor-adventures-prepares-for-a-new-phase-of-student-programming.html


Sandler Center broadens student support with new grant funding

With a recent grant and national recognition, the Sandler Center for Alcohol and Other Drug Education aims to prepare students for a safe spring break.

http://news.miami.edu/studentaffairs/stories/2022/03/sandler-center-broadens-student-support-with-new-grant-funding.html


Health and Wellness

Fresh Check Day offers students on-campus resources for mental health

The Healthy ’Cane Network hosted Fresh Check Day on the Foote University Green on Wednesday with interactive events and giveaways. The national initiative aims to prevent suicide and amplify the availability of mental health resources on university campuses.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2022/02/fresh-check-day-offers-students-on-campus-resources-for-mental-health.html


'Canes share tips for a healthy heart

February is American Heart Month, so student employees from the Department of Wellness and Recreation share tips on how the University community can maintain a healthy heart and lifestyle.

http://news.miami.edu/studentaffairs/stories/2022/02/canes-share-tips-for-a-healthy-heart.html


’Cane launches podcast to encourage student wellness

Kathryn Jackson’s new podcast reflects on her own journey and blends her academic studies with her passion for helping her fellow ’Canes improve their own well-being

http://news.miami.edu/studentaffairs/stories/2022/01/cane-launches-podcast-to-encourage-student-wellness.html


Access the Herbert Wellness Center—for free!

Throughout the month of January, the Patti and Allan Herbert Wellness Center is offering all University employees free access to the facility during select days and times.

http://news.miami.edu/studentaffairs/stories/2021/12/free-workouts-next-month.html


Counseling Center supplements services with new technologies

Kognito is a new virtual simulation training that adds to the Counseling Center’s growing collection of online tools and resources for the University community

http://news.miami.edu/studentaffairs/stories/2021/10/counseling-center-supplements-services-with-new-technologies.html


Students share their reasons for being vaccinated

Lucky winners of the University’s voluntary vaccination incentive program for students say that family and hopes for return to pre-pandemic life motivated them to get vaccinated.

http://news.miami.edu/studentaffairs/stories/2021/10/students-share-their-reasons-for-being-vaccinated.html


New initiative prioritizes student well-being and resiliency

Following ongoing efforts to prioritize student well-being, the Division of Student Affairs Healthy ’Cane Network introduced a new website that highlights the eight dimensions of well-being critical to students’ success.

http://news.miami.edu/studentaffairs/stories/2021/08/new-initiative-emphasizes-student-well-being-and-resiliency.html


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