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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.




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



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


Alumnus honored with Centennial Medal during return to Rosenstiel

Eric J. Barron, M.S. ’76, Ph.D. ’80, returned to the Rosenstiel School to accept the Centennial Medal—honoring a career shaped by scientific curiosity, interdisciplinary innovation, and decades of leadership in higher education. His visit marked a meaningful homecoming to the place where it all began.

https://news.miami.edu/alumni/stories/2025/05/alumnus-honored-with-centennial-medal.html

Alumnus honored with Centennial Medal during return to Rosenstiel

Eric J. Barron, M.S. ’76, Ph.D. ’80, returned to the Rosenstiel School to accept the Centennial Medal—honoring a career shaped by scientific curiosity, interdisciplinary innovation, and decades of leadership in higher education. His visit marked a meaningful homecoming to the place where it all began.

https://news.miami.edu/alumni/stories/2025/05/alumnus-honored-with-centennial-medal.html


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