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The U at 100

This special Centennial Edition of Miami magazine explores the University’s journey through the decades and the seismic impact it has had during its 100 years of existence.

The U at 100

This special Centennial Edition of Miami magazine explores the University’s journey through the decades and the seismic impact it has had during its 100 years of existence.




How to avoid the ‘summer slide’

School-age children can lose a great deal of knowledge during the summer. A University of Miami childhood education expert offers tips on how to ensure your child is ready for the school year.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2025/06/how-to-avoid-the-summer-slide.html


8 students, alumni receive Fulbright awards

A large cohort of University of Miami students and alumni received Fulbright awards that will allow them to live, teach, and study in another country.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2025/06/8-students-alumni-receive-fulbright-awards.html


Intern strives to preserve African neighborhood’s past

As part of the University’s study abroad experience in South Africa, Kieran Collins applied his marketing skills to help a Cape Town museum resurrect the history of a neighborhood whose residents were displaced decades ago.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2025/06/intern-strives-to-preserve-african-neighborhoods-past.html



What to know about the Saharan dust now impacting parts of the US

The Saharan Air Layer is a mass of dry, hot, and dust-laden air from the Sahara Desert that forms during the late spring, summer, and early fall, moving over the tropical North Atlantic. A plume of dust recently arrived in South Florida. Here’s what you need to know.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2025/06/what-to-know-about-the-saharan-dust-now-impacting-parts-of-the-us.html

What to know about the Saharan dust now impacting parts of the US

The Saharan Air Layer is a mass of dry, hot, and dust-laden air from the Sahara Desert that forms during the late spring, summer, and early fall, moving over the tropical North Atlantic. A plume of dust recently arrived in South Florida. Here’s what you need to know.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2025/06/what-to-know-about-the-saharan-dust-now-impacting-parts-of-the-us.html


Kryptonite for hurricanes

Dust from the Saharan Air Layer, which has reached South Florida, can suppress tropical cyclone development. But there’s a caveat. A University of Miami meteorologist explains how the phenomenon works.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2025/06/kryptonite-for-hurricanes.html

Kryptonite for hurricanes

Dust from the Saharan Air Layer, which has reached South Florida, can suppress tropical cyclone development. But there’s a caveat. A University of Miami meteorologist explains how the phenomenon works.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2025/06/kryptonite-for-hurricanes.html



A legacy of leadership

Alumna and longtime University leader Diane Cook and her husband, Jerry, honored their connection to the U with a multimillion-dollar planned gift to establish the Cook Endowed Presidential Impact Fund.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2025/06/a-legacy-of-leadership.html

A legacy of leadership

Alumna and longtime University leader Diane Cook and her husband, Jerry, honored their connection to the U with a multimillion-dollar planned gift to establish the Cook Endowed Presidential Impact Fund.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2025/06/a-legacy-of-leadership.html


Multicampus hurricane preparedness

Dozens of leaders from across the University’s three campuses participated in a hurricane-related exercise to test their ability to respond swiftly and to keep students and patients safe.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2025/06/multicampus-hurricane-preparedness.html

Multicampus hurricane preparedness

Dozens of leaders from across the University’s three campuses participated in a hurricane-related exercise to test their ability to respond swiftly and to keep students and patients safe.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2025/06/multicampus-hurricane-preparedness.html



Dr. Dipen Parekh named chief executive officer of UHealth

Parekh, an award-winning COO of UHealth, renowned surgeon scientist, and director of the Desai Sethi Urology Institute has been elevated to lead patient-focused care, biomedical research, and medical education.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2025/06/dr-dipen-parekh-named-ceo-of-uhealth.html

Dr. Dipen Parekh named chief executive officer of UHealth

Parekh, an award-winning COO of UHealth, renowned surgeon scientist, and director of the Desai Sethi Urology Institute has been elevated to lead patient-focused care, biomedical research, and medical education.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2025/06/dr-dipen-parekh-named-ceo-of-uhealth.html


A gem of a friendship sparkles now as a jewelry startup

University of Miami alumnae Daniela Deleu De Negri and Julia Consoni fused their academic skillsets and professional experience to launch a startup that features Brazilian artisanry.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2025/05/a-gem-of-a-friendship-sparkles-now-as-a-jewelry-startup.html

A gem of a friendship sparkles now as a jewelry startup

University of Miami alumnae Daniela Deleu De Negri and Julia Consoni fused their academic skillsets and professional experience to launch a startup that features Brazilian artisanry.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2025/05/a-gem-of-a-friendship-sparkles-now-as-a-jewelry-startup.html


New minors at the School of Communication explore future of media

The new curriculum will equip students with the skills needed to navigate a rapidly evolving and shifting media landscape.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2025/05/new-minors-at-the-school-of-communication-explore-future-of-media.html

New minors at the School of Communication explore future of media

The new curriculum will equip students with the skills needed to navigate a rapidly evolving and shifting media landscape.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2025/05/new-minors-at-the-school-of-communication-explore-future-of-media.html


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