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There's something in the water

Why researchers are turning to the ocean to answer life's greatest health challenges.

There's something in the water

Why researchers are turning to the ocean to answer life's greatest health challenges.




A science discovery for the ages

From Animal Planet enthusiast to science hobbyist to research lab leader, University of Miami alumna Julia Van Etten has discovered two new species of a microbe that may hold secrets to the Earth’s evolutionary process.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2026/11/a-science-discovery-for-the-ages.html


Nearly half of the world’s coral species now face extinction risk

A new study involving a University of Miami researcher finds that warming oceans and marine heatwaves are accelerating threats to coral reefs worldwide.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2026/11/nearly-half-of-the-worlds-coral-species-now-face-extinction-risk.html


NOAA scholarship gives students deep dive into research

Five students at the Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric and Earth Science were named Hollings Scholars, while current sophomores have until the end of January to apply for the prestigious undergraduate program.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2026/11/noaa-scholarship-gives-students-deep-dive-into-research.html



Marvin R. Shanken, visionary publisher and University of Miami trustee, passes away

An alumnus of the Business School, Shanken transformed the wine, spirits and cigar industries through groundbreaking publications, entrepreneurial vision and a lifelong commitment to education and philanthropy.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2026/11/marvin-r-shanken-visionary-publisher-and-university-of-miami-trustee-passes-away.html

Marvin R. Shanken, visionary publisher and University of Miami trustee, passes away

An alumnus of the Business School, Shanken transformed the wine, spirits and cigar industries through groundbreaking publications, entrepreneurial vision and a lifelong commitment to education and philanthropy.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2026/11/marvin-r-shanken-visionary-publisher-and-university-of-miami-trustee-passes-away.html


Extending the life of brain implants

Through a major five-year grant, two researchers from The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis are working together to understand and prevent the inflammatory response that happens to microelectrodes placed in the brain.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2026/10/extending-the-life-of-brain-implants.html

Extending the life of brain implants

Through a major five-year grant, two researchers from The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis are working together to understand and prevent the inflammatory response that happens to microelectrodes placed in the brain.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2026/10/extending-the-life-of-brain-implants.html



Toddlers’ language learning in an age of digital media

A research team that includes the principal investigator of the University of Miami’s Object and Word Learning Lab revealed surprising findings about how increased digital media exposure affects toddlers’ language acquisition.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2026/10/toddlers-language-learning-in-an-age-of-digital-media.html

Toddlers’ language learning in an age of digital media

A research team that includes the principal investigator of the University of Miami’s Object and Word Learning Lab revealed surprising findings about how increased digital media exposure affects toddlers’ language acquisition.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2026/10/toddlers-language-learning-in-an-age-of-digital-media.html


From Hurricane Wilma to hurricane research

Inspired by his childhood encounter with one of the most powerful storms in recorded history, University of Miami doctoral student Cameron Pine studies the structure of hurricanes and how some storms overcome disruptive wind shear and rapidly intensify.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2026/10/from-hurricane-wilma-to-hurricane-research.html

From Hurricane Wilma to hurricane research

Inspired by his childhood encounter with one of the most powerful storms in recorded history, University of Miami doctoral student Cameron Pine studies the structure of hurricanes and how some storms overcome disruptive wind shear and rapidly intensify.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2026/10/from-hurricane-wilma-to-hurricane-research.html



From classroom ideas to business ventures

The University of Miami Business School is building a pipeline to help students move their ideas from the classroom to market through resources and opportunities such as “The Taste of Entrepreneurship,” which connected aspiring entrepreneurs with founders in the food industry.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2026/10/from-classroom-ideas-to-business-ventures.html

From classroom ideas to business ventures

The University of Miami Business School is building a pipeline to help students move their ideas from the classroom to market through resources and opportunities such as “The Taste of Entrepreneurship,” which connected aspiring entrepreneurs with founders in the food industry.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2026/10/from-classroom-ideas-to-business-ventures.html


Can exercise slow Parkinson’s decline?

Researchers at the Max Orovitz Laboratory are studying how resistance training can help people with Parkinson’s disease improve strength, mobility and physical function.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2026/10/can-exercise-slow-parkinsons-decline.html

Can exercise slow Parkinson’s decline?

Researchers at the Max Orovitz Laboratory are studying how resistance training can help people with Parkinson’s disease improve strength, mobility and physical function.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2026/10/can-exercise-slow-parkinsons-decline.html


Nursing school dean elected to National Academy of Medicine

Hudson Santos, a University of Miami nurse researcher renowned for leading studies on how early life adversity affects maternal-child health and developmental outcomes, recently received one of the highest honors in the medical field.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2026/10/nursing-school-dean-elected-to-national-academy-of-medicine.html

Nursing school dean elected to National Academy of Medicine

Hudson Santos, a University of Miami nurse researcher renowned for leading studies on how early life adversity affects maternal-child health and developmental outcomes, recently received one of the highest honors in the medical field.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2026/10/nursing-school-dean-elected-to-national-academy-of-medicine.html


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