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Academics People and Community A programmer edits a VR app, while the creator, University of Miami senior Léa Dorne, tests it out in the background. Photo: Mike Montero/University of Miami
Academics People and Community A programmer edits a VR app, while the creator, University of Miami senior Léa Dorne, tests it out in the background. Photo: Mike Montero/University of Miami
Academics People and Community A programmer edits a VR app, while the creator, University of Miami senior Léa Dorne, tests it out in the background. Photo: Mike Montero/University of Miami

Four years into the XR Initiative, University of Miami students and faculty and staff members conceive new ways to solve problems and improve education by using immersive technology to connect in a network of virtual worlds.

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Academics David Major, associate professor of professional practice in Global Business Strategy and academic director of UStart@MiamiHerbert Entrepreneurship Immersion Program, and EllenMarie McPhillip, associate dean of programs in the School of Education and Human Development. Photo: Evan Garcia/University of Miami
Academics David Major, associate professor of professional practice in Global Business Strategy and academic director of UStart@MiamiHerbert Entrepreneurship Immersion Program, and EllenMarie McPhillip, associate dean of programs in the School of Education and Human Development. Photo: Evan Garcia/University of Miami
Academics David Major, associate professor of professional practice in Global Business Strategy and academic director of UStart@MiamiHerbert Entrepreneurship Immersion Program, and EllenMarie McPhillip, associate dean of programs in the School of Education and Human Development. Photo: Evan Garcia/University of Miami

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.

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Academics David Major, associate professor of professional practice in Global Business Strategy and academic director of UStart@MiamiHerbert Entrepreneurship Immersion Program, and EllenMarie McPhillip, associate dean of programs in the School of Education and Human Development. Photo: Evan Garcia/University of Miami
Academics David Major, associate professor of professional practice in Global Business Strategy and academic director of UStart@MiamiHerbert Entrepreneurship Immersion Program, and EllenMarie McPhillip, associate dean of programs in the School of Education and Human Development. Photo: Evan Garcia/University of Miami
Academics David Major, associate professor of professional practice in Global Business Strategy and academic director of UStart@MiamiHerbert Entrepreneurship Immersion Program, and EllenMarie McPhillip, associate dean of programs in the School of Education and Human Development. Photo: Evan Garcia/University of Miami

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.

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Academics David Major, associate professor of professional practice in Global Business Strategy and academic director of UStart@MiamiHerbert Entrepreneurship Immersion Program, and EllenMarie McPhillip, associate dean of programs in the School of Education and Human Development. Photo: Evan Garcia/University of Miami
Academics David Major, associate professor of professional practice in Global Business Strategy and academic director of UStart@MiamiHerbert Entrepreneurship Immersion Program, and EllenMarie McPhillip, associate dean of programs in the School of Education and Human Development. Photo: Evan Garcia/University of Miami
Academics David Major, associate professor of professional practice in Global Business Strategy and academic director of UStart@MiamiHerbert Entrepreneurship Immersion Program, and EllenMarie McPhillip, associate dean of programs in the School of Education and Human Development. Photo: Evan Garcia/University of Miami

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.

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Academics David Major, associate professor of professional practice in Global Business Strategy and academic director of UStart@MiamiHerbert Entrepreneurship Immersion Program, and EllenMarie McPhillip, associate dean of programs in the School of Education and Human Development. Photo: Evan Garcia/University of Miami
Academics David Major, associate professor of professional practice in Global Business Strategy and academic director of UStart@MiamiHerbert Entrepreneurship Immersion Program, and EllenMarie McPhillip, associate dean of programs in the School of Education and Human Development. Photo: Evan Garcia/University of Miami

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.

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Academics Photo of a laptop screen with University and IBM logos
Academics Photo of a laptop screen with University and IBM logos
Academics Photo of a laptop screen with University and IBM logos

Access to a range of IBM software enables, empowers University

In a continuing affiliation between the University of Miami and IBM, students and faculty and staff members now have a gateway into technological tools from the computer giant.

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Academics Photo of a laptop screen with University and IBM logos
Academics Photo of a laptop screen with University and IBM logos

Access to a range of IBM software enables, empowers University

In a continuing affiliation between the University of Miami and IBM, students and faculty and staff members now have a gateway into technological tools from the computer giant.

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Academics Photo of a laptop screen with University and IBM logos
Academics Photo of a laptop screen with University and IBM logos
Academics Photo of a laptop screen with University and IBM logos

Access to a range of IBM software enables, empowers University

In a continuing affiliation between the University of Miami and IBM, students and faculty and staff members now have a gateway into technological tools from the computer giant.

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Academics Brian Galea with his dog Dash on the Coral Gables Campus. Photo: TJ Lievonen/University of Miami
Academics Brian Galea with his dog Dash on the Coral Gables Campus. Photo: TJ Lievonen/University of Miami
Academics Brian Galea with his dog Dash on the Coral Gables Campus. Photo: TJ Lievonen/University of Miami

Taming the ‘wild west’ industry of dog training

With the launch of his Snoot app, alumnus and entrepreneur Brian Galea aims to professionalize dog trainers and build a community of responsible and informed dog owners.

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Academics Brian Galea with his dog Dash on the Coral Gables Campus. Photo: TJ Lievonen/University of Miami
Academics Brian Galea with his dog Dash on the Coral Gables Campus. Photo: TJ Lievonen/University of Miami
Academics Brian Galea with his dog Dash on the Coral Gables Campus. Photo: TJ Lievonen/University of Miami

Taming the ‘wild west’ industry of dog training

With the launch of his Snoot app, alumnus and entrepreneur Brian Galea aims to professionalize dog trainers and build a community of responsible and informed dog owners.

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Watch fall commencement highlights

View a video recap of the Fall Commencement, where more than 1,100 graduates were conferred degrees during three ceremonies at the Watsco Center on Friday. Speakers shared experiences of their past and pointed out to the graduates that they are our hope for the future.

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Watch fall commencement highlights

View a video recap of the Fall Commencement, where more than 1,100 graduates were conferred degrees during three ceremonies at the Watsco Center on Friday. Speakers shared experiences of their past and pointed out to the graduates that they are our hope for the future.

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Academics The Fall 2021 commencement ceremony
Academics The Fall 2021 commencement ceremony
Academics The Fall 2021 commencement ceremony

Fall Commencement: ‘This is the beginning of your new mountain to climb’

More than 1,100 graduates were conferred degrees during three ceremonies at the Watsco Center on Friday. Speakers shared experiences of their past and pointed out to the graduates that they are our hope for the future.

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Academics The Fall 2021 commencement ceremony
Academics The Fall 2021 commencement ceremony
Academics The Fall 2021 commencement ceremony

Fall Commencement: ‘This is the beginning of your new mountain to climb’

More than 1,100 graduates were conferred degrees during three ceremonies at the Watsco Center on Friday. Speakers shared experiences of their past and pointed out to the graduates that they are our hope for the future.

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Academics Environmental portrait of June Teufel Dreyer. Photo: Evan Garcia/University of Miami
Academics Environmental portrait of June Teufel Dreyer. Photo: Evan Garcia/University of Miami
Academics Environmental portrait of June Teufel Dreyer. Photo: Evan Garcia/University of Miami
Academics Environmental portrait of June Teufel Dreyer. Photo: Evan Garcia/University of Miami

For China scholar, the Far East is never far away

During her more than four decades at the University of Miami, political scientist June Teufel Dreyer has earned her place as a world authority on the communist powerhouse.

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Erin Kobetz accepts the John K. and Judy H. Schulte Senior Endowed Chair in Cancer Research
Academics Erin Kobetz accepts the John K. and Judy H. Schulte Senior Endowed Chair in Cancer Research

Kobetz honored with endowed chair

Erin Kobetz, vice provost for research and scholarship, was recently presented with the John K. and Judy H. Schulte Senior Endowed Chair in Cancer Research.

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Students studying in the Richter Library. Photo: Jenny Hudak/University of Miami
Academics Students studying in the Richter Library. Photo: Jenny Hudak/University of Miami

Tips to help students manage fall semester finals

Close out the semester with these helpful Coral Gables Campus resources and useful pointers to help guide you smoothly through your week of final exams.

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Fall 2021 Commencement speakers, from left: Marilyn Holifield, Gerard Schwarz, and John Sexton
Fall 2021 Commencement speakers, from left: Marilyn Holifield, Gerard Schwarz, and John Sexton
Fall 2021 Commencement speakers, from left: Marilyn Holifield, Gerard Schwarz, and John Sexton
Academics Fall 2021 Commencement speakers, from left: Marilyn Holifield, Gerard Schwarz, and John Sexton

Trio of changemakers to share their advice at fall commencement

A renowned conductor, a trailblazing attorney, and an academic visionary will each address graduates during next week’s fall commencement exercises at the Watsco Center.

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Fall 2021 Commencement speakers, from left: Marilyn Holifield, Gerard Schwarz, and John Sexton
Fall 2021 Commencement speakers, from left: Marilyn Holifield, Gerard Schwarz, and John Sexton
Fall 2021 Commencement speakers, from left: Marilyn Holifield, Gerard Schwarz, and John Sexton
Academics Fall 2021 Commencement speakers, from left: Marilyn Holifield, Gerard Schwarz, and John Sexton

Trio of changemakers to share their advice at fall commencement

A renowned conductor, a trailblazing attorney, and an academic visionary will each address graduates during next week’s fall commencement exercises at the Watsco Center.

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University of Miami students photographed on campus in the 1960s. Courtesy of University Archives and Nick Iwanicki, archivist.
University of Miami students photographed on campus in the 1960s. Courtesy of University Archives and Nick Iwanicki, archivist.
University of Miami students photographed on campus in the 1960s. Courtesy of University Archives and Nick Iwanicki, archivist.
Academics University of Miami students photographed on campus in the 1960s. Courtesy of University Archives and Nick Iwanicki, archivist.

Class about ‘The Sixties’ chronicles tumultuous era

A faculty trio joined by a host of guest lecturers—sharing personal testimony and examining film, literature, and music—will explore the roots of activism and public unrest that continue to roil society today in “The Sixties,” an elective course being offered this spring.

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University of Miami students photographed on campus in the 1960s. Courtesy of University Archives and Nick Iwanicki, archivist.
University of Miami students photographed on campus in the 1960s. Courtesy of University Archives and Nick Iwanicki, archivist.
University of Miami students photographed on campus in the 1960s. Courtesy of University Archives and Nick Iwanicki, archivist.
Academics University of Miami students photographed on campus in the 1960s. Courtesy of University Archives and Nick Iwanicki, archivist.

Class about ‘The Sixties’ chronicles tumultuous era

A faculty trio joined by a host of guest lecturers—sharing personal testimony and examining film, literature, and music—will explore the roots of activism and public unrest that continue to roil society today in “The Sixties,” an elective course being offered this spring.

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Academics Joanna Hasenauer, a 2018 graduate of the University of Miami, photographed in Barcelona during her semester abroad.
Academics Joanna Hasenauer, a 2018 graduate of the University of Miami, photographed in Barcelona during her semester abroad.
Academics Joanna Hasenauer, a 2018 graduate of the University of Miami, photographed in Barcelona during her semester abroad.
Academics Joanna Hasenauer, a 2018 graduate of the University of Miami, photographed in Barcelona during her semester abroad.

Study Abroad extols the value of an international experience

The University office is highlighting its programs and the importance of gaining a global perspective, as well as celebrating international students and international exchange students, during International Education Week.

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Joanna Hasenauer, a 2018 graduate of the University of Miami, photographed in Barcelona during her semester abroad.
Joanna Hasenauer, a 2018 graduate of the University of Miami, photographed in Barcelona during her semester abroad.
Joanna Hasenauer, a 2018 graduate of the University of Miami, photographed in Barcelona during her semester abroad.
Academics Joanna Hasenauer, a 2018 graduate of the University of Miami, photographed in Barcelona during her semester abroad.

Study Abroad extols the value of an international experience

The University office is highlighting its programs and the importance of gaining a global perspective, as well as celebrating international students and international exchange students, during International Education Week.

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Academics Students walk along the pathway leading to the Otto G. Richter Library on the Coral Gables Campus. Photo: TJ Lievonen/University of Miami
Academics Students walk along the pathway leading to the Otto G. Richter Library on the Coral Gables Campus. Photo: TJ Lievonen/University of Miami
Academics Students walk along the pathway leading to the Otto G. Richter Library on the Coral Gables Campus. Photo: TJ Lievonen/University of Miami
Academics Students walk along the pathway leading to the Otto G. Richter Library on the Coral Gables Campus. Photo: TJ Lievonen/University of Miami

University launches effort to ‘revolutionize the undergraduate experience’

The University’s inaugural Academic Innovation Fellows are hoping to craft novel degree tracks that revolutionize the way students study and learn in the coming years.

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Students walk along the pathway leading to the Otto G. Richter Library on the Coral Gables Campus. Photo: TJ Lievonen/University of Miami
Students walk along the pathway leading to the Otto G. Richter Library on the Coral Gables Campus. Photo: TJ Lievonen/University of Miami
Students walk along the pathway leading to the Otto G. Richter Library on the Coral Gables Campus. Photo: TJ Lievonen/University of Miami
Academics Students walk along the pathway leading to the Otto G. Richter Library on the Coral Gables Campus. Photo: TJ Lievonen/University of Miami

University launches effort to ‘revolutionize the undergraduate experience’

The University’s inaugural Academic Innovation Fellows are hoping to craft novel degree tracks that revolutionize the way students study and learn in the coming years.

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Climate justice illustration created by Catherine Villalonga from (F)empower
Climate justice illustration created by Catherine Villalonga from (F)empower
Climate justice illustration created by Catherine Villalonga from (F)empower
Academics Climate justice illustration created by Catherine Villalonga from (F)empower

Climate and racial justice talks inspire students, new course

After their fourth dialogue exploring the ramifications of climate change on disadvantaged communities, a University of Miami Laboratory for Integrative Knowledge team is ready to tackle its next goals.

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Climate justice illustration created by Catherine Villalonga from (F)empower
Climate justice illustration created by Catherine Villalonga from (F)empower
Climate justice illustration created by Catherine Villalonga from (F)empower
Academics Climate justice illustration created by Catherine Villalonga from (F)empower

Climate and racial justice talks inspire students, new course

After their fourth dialogue exploring the ramifications of climate change on disadvantaged communities, a University of Miami Laboratory for Integrative Knowledge team is ready to tackle its next goals.

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The Class of 2020 was honored with a special commencement ceremony on Friday, Nov. 5, 2021. Photo: Mike Montero/University of Miami
Academics The Class of 2020 was honored with a special commencement ceremony on Friday, Nov. 5, 2021. Photo: Mike Montero/University of Miami

Homecoming provides memorable backdrop for Class of 2020

In the first commencement exercise held in the Watsco Center since December 2019, the Class of 2020 enjoyed their long-awaited in-person graduation during a special ceremony.

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The Class of 2020 was honored with a special commencement ceremony on Friday, Nov. 5, 2021. Photo: Mike Montero/University of Miami
The Class of 2020 was honored with a special commencement ceremony on Friday, Nov. 5, 2021. Photo: Mike Montero/University of Miami
The Class of 2020 was honored with a special commencement ceremony on Friday, Nov. 5, 2021. Photo: Mike Montero/University of Miami
Academics The Class of 2020 was honored with a special commencement ceremony on Friday, Nov. 5, 2021. Photo: Mike Montero/University of Miami

Homecoming provides memorable backdrop for Class of 2020

In the first commencement exercise held in the Watsco Center since December 2019, the Class of 2020 enjoyed their long-awaited in-person graduation during a special ceremony.

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The G. Unger Vetlesen Professor of Earth Sciences was awarded to Ved Chirayath, associate professor in the department of ocean sciences. And the Robert N. Ginsburg Endowed Chair in Marine Geosciences was awarded to Gregor Eberli, professor in the department of marine geosciences.
The G. Unger Vetlesen Professor of Earth Sciences was awarded to Ved Chirayath, associate professor in the department of ocean sciences. And the Robert N. Ginsburg Endowed Chair in Marine Geosciences was awarded to Gregor Eberli, professor in the department of marine geosciences.
The G. Unger Vetlesen Professor of Earth Sciences was awarded to Ved Chirayath, associate professor in the department of ocean sciences. And the Robert N. Ginsburg Endowed Chair in Marine Geosciences was awarded to Gregor Eberli, professor in the department of marine geosciences.
Academics The G. Unger Vetlesen Professor of Earth Sciences was awarded to Ved Chirayath, associate professor in the department of ocean sciences. And the Robert N. Ginsburg Endowed Chair in Marine Geosciences was awarded to Gregor Eberli, professor in the department of marine geosciences.

Rosenstiel School awards two endowed chairs

Two longtime supporters of the Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science—the G. Unger Vetlesen Foundation and the late Professor Robert N. Ginsburg—are celebrated in a recent chair installation ceremony.

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The G. Unger Vetlesen Professor of Earth Sciences was awarded to Ved Chirayath, associate professor in the department of ocean sciences. And the Robert N. Ginsburg Endowed Chair in Marine Geosciences was awarded to Gregor Eberli, professor in the department of marine geosciences.
The G. Unger Vetlesen Professor of Earth Sciences was awarded to Ved Chirayath, associate professor in the department of ocean sciences. And the Robert N. Ginsburg Endowed Chair in Marine Geosciences was awarded to Gregor Eberli, professor in the department of marine geosciences.
The G. Unger Vetlesen Professor of Earth Sciences was awarded to Ved Chirayath, associate professor in the department of ocean sciences. And the Robert N. Ginsburg Endowed Chair in Marine Geosciences was awarded to Gregor Eberli, professor in the department of marine geosciences.
Academics The G. Unger Vetlesen Professor of Earth Sciences was awarded to Ved Chirayath, associate professor in the department of ocean sciences. And the Robert N. Ginsburg Endowed Chair in Marine Geosciences was awarded to Gregor Eberli, professor in the department of marine geosciences.

Rosenstiel School awards two endowed chairs

Two longtime supporters of the Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science—the G. Unger Vetlesen Foundation and the late Professor Robert N. Ginsburg—are celebrated in a recent chair installation ceremony.

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