Diversity and Inclusion
The Summer Magic of OCSI
The Department of Orientation and Commuter Student Involvement has been in full swing preparing the annual Great Start orientation event this summer.
Saying Goodbye to SRC
Stanford Residential College is being torn down this summer to make way for phase 2 of Centennial Village.
Butler Center for Service and Leadership Selected for Youth Service Stimulus Grant Funded by The Allstate Foundation
The grant, from The Allstate Foundation, enhances current programming and provides an opportunity for new initiatives at the University of Miami.
Miami Goes to Stonewall
A mural designed and crafted by students in the Gender and Sexuality Studies Living Learning Community from the University of Miami is relocating to the Stonewall National Museum, Library, and Archives. This vibrant artwork portrays LGBTQIA+ icons spanning each decade since the 1960s.
Asian American Student Association brings Lunar New Year to campus
Honoring the Lunar New Year, the 11th annual celebration took place Monday with large-scale cultural programming for all members of the University community to join.
Black Awareness Month illuminates Black culture this February
A collaboration between several student organizations, Black Awareness Month will host a series of events celebrating Black culture and offering the University of Miami community insight on Black history.
Student group ushers in weeklong celebration of Cuban culture
The Federación de Estudiantes Cubanos features its annual Week of Cuban Culture with events that aim to educate the University community about some of the island’s history, as well as highlight a few customs and pastimes.
International Week to celebrate different regions, cultures
In a period dedicated to celebrating culture and diversity, the Council of International Students and Organizations’ International Week will host engaging events to educate and unite the University community.
LGBTQ Student Center director continues a streak of excellence
Gisela Vega, director of the LGBTQ Student Center, receives international recognition from her peers for her commitment to fostering a sense of belonging for students.
Students of Color Symposium keynote speaker tells students ‘we can create real change’
Raymond Santana, one of the exonerated men of the Central Park Five, shared his perspective, experiences, and advice on March 5 at the Lakeside Village Expo Hall as part of the symposium that offered students daylong networking events to build their professional know-how.
New initiative for students offers more than enough to women of color on campus
A new program fosters a community of support for all women of color on campus, incorporating personal and academic mentorship for members to lean on.
Bestselling author, vegan foodie Tabitha Brown to speak on campus
Known as ‘America’s mom’ by her growing fanbase of 12 million social media followers, the accomplished vegan lifestylist will share with students the importance of authentically pursuing life’s dreams and passions.
Office of Multicultural Student Affairs adds assistant director
To elevate its work, the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs has added Stephanie Nuñez as an assistant director to provide additional advocacy involving social and racial justice efforts and to reach first-generation students and the Hispanic and Latino community.
Program fosters startup skills, mindset for students of color
The UStart program, a six-day intensive residency launched by the Miami Herbert Business School and with participation from personnel across the University, aims to empower more college students of color to pursue entrepreneurial careers that might ultimately support their communities.
