Academics

The University of Miami’s inaugural Research Mentoring Summit on March 23 aims to share knowledge about effective mentoring and ideally, expand the institution’s research profile.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2026/03/fostering-the-next-generation-of-research-mentors.html


Honoring outstanding faculty service

For more than four decades, Daniel L. Pals, professor of religious studies and history, has quietly helped guide the University of Miami through moments of transition, challenge, and growth. This year, that commitment to extraordinary faculty service has earned him the James W. McLamore Outstanding Service Award presented by the University of Miami Faculty Senate.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2026/03/honoring-outstanding-faculty-service.html

Honoring outstanding faculty service

For more than four decades, Daniel L. Pals, professor of religious studies and history, has quietly helped guide the University of Miami through moments of transition, challenge, and growth. This year, that commitment to extraordinary faculty service has earned him the James W. McLamore Outstanding Service Award presented by the University of Miami Faculty Senate.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2026/03/honoring-outstanding-faculty-service.html

Honoring outstanding faculty service

For more than four decades, Daniel L. Pals, professor of religious studies and history, has quietly helped guide the University of Miami through moments of transition, challenge, and growth. This year, that commitment to extraordinary faculty service has earned him the James W. McLamore Outstanding Service Award presented by the University of Miami Faculty Senate.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2026/03/honoring-outstanding-faculty-service.html

Honoring outstanding faculty service

For more than four decades, Daniel L. Pals, professor of religious studies and history, has quietly helped guide the University of Miami through moments of transition, challenge, and growth. This year, that commitment to extraordinary faculty service has earned him the James W. McLamore Outstanding Service Award presented by the University of Miami Faculty Senate.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2026/03/honoring-outstanding-faculty-service.html


Recognizing teaching through innovation

Beatriz Valdes, an associate professor of clinical at the School of Nursing and Health Studies, has earned the Faculty Senate’s Outstanding Teaching Award for her innovative, mentorship-focused approach to nursing education.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2026/03/recognizing-teaching-through-innovation.html

Recognizing teaching through innovation

Beatriz Valdes, an associate professor of clinical at the School of Nursing and Health Studies, has earned the Faculty Senate’s Outstanding Teaching Award for her innovative, mentorship-focused approach to nursing education.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2026/03/recognizing-teaching-through-innovation.html

Recognizing teaching through innovation

Beatriz Valdes, an associate professor of clinical at the School of Nursing and Health Studies, has earned the Faculty Senate’s Outstanding Teaching Award for her innovative, mentorship-focused approach to nursing education.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2026/03/recognizing-teaching-through-innovation.html


Bracket buster

The infinitesimal odds of filling out a perfect NCAA tournament bracket.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2026/03/bracket-buster.html

Bracket buster

The infinitesimal odds of filling out a perfect NCAA tournament bracket.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2026/03/bracket-buster.html


Turning campus involvement into career skills

A new program called Cane Commitment helps undergraduate students highlight the various professional skills they gained during their time at the University, using LinkedIn digital badges.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2026/02/turning-campus-involvement-into-career-skills.html

Turning campus involvement into career skills

A new program called Cane Commitment helps undergraduate students highlight the various professional skills they gained during their time at the University, using LinkedIn digital badges.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2026/02/turning-campus-involvement-into-career-skills.html


Improving the world, one idea at a time

During a conference focused on humanizing artificial intelligence, six student teams from the School of Education and Human Development pitched business ideas aimed at helping pave a better future for today’s youth.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2026/02/improving-the-world-one-idea-at-a-time.html

Improving the world, one idea at a time

During a conference focused on humanizing artificial intelligence, six student teams from the School of Education and Human Development pitched business ideas aimed at helping pave a better future for today’s youth.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2026/02/improving-the-world-one-idea-at-a-time.html


Students play pivotal roles developing apps demoed at XR conference

Collaborating with faculty members and researchers, students helped develop and create immersive technology applications that address environmental awareness, the well-being of cancer patients, and the history of a historic Miami neighborhood.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2026/02/students-play-pivotal-roles-developing-apps-demoed-at-xr-conference.html


XR conference takes a deep dive into immersive technology

With educators and experts from around the country in attendance, including Imagineers from the Walt Disney Company, the two-day conference explored the different ways extended reality is making an impact in the world.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2026/02/xr-conference-takes-a-deep-dive-into-immersive-technology.html


Making sense of data

The Open Visualization Academy—a first-of-its-kind platform recently launched by a faculty member at the University of Miami—offers free courses on designing data-backed charts and maps to communicate information more effectively.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2026/02/making-sense-of-data.html



A ‘major steppingstone’ against Alzheimer’s

In a study that could have important implications for the future therapeutic treatment of Alzheimer’s patients, researchers at the University of Miami using a mouse model have been successful in reversing the loss of blood flow to the brain, one of the early signs of the neurodegenerative disease.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2026/02/a-major-steppingstone-against-alzheimers.html

A ‘major steppingstone’ against Alzheimer’s

In a study that could have important implications for the future therapeutic treatment of Alzheimer’s patients, researchers at the University of Miami using a mouse model have been successful in reversing the loss of blood flow to the brain, one of the early signs of the neurodegenerative disease.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2026/02/a-major-steppingstone-against-alzheimers.html


A senior moment with AI

At the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Miami, retirees explore the world of artificial intelligence and the pros and cons of the new technology.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2026/02/a-senior-moment-with-ai.html

A senior moment with AI

At the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Miami, retirees explore the world of artificial intelligence and the pros and cons of the new technology.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2026/02/a-senior-moment-with-ai.html



University of Miami Debate Team continues to shine

During the 2025 season, the University of Miami Debate Team brought home three top prizes, along with many other distinctions

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2026/01/university-of-miami-debate-team-continues-to-shine.html

University of Miami Debate Team continues to shine

During the 2025 season, the University of Miami Debate Team brought home three top prizes, along with many other distinctions

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2026/01/university-of-miami-debate-team-continues-to-shine.html


Summer programs offer students new perspectives

There are 19 unique faculty-led study abroad programs offered this summer, and many are new. Students have just a few weeks left to apply.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2026/01/summer-programs-offer-students-new-perspectives.html

Summer programs offer students new perspectives

There are 19 unique faculty-led study abroad programs offered this summer, and many are new. Students have just a few weeks left to apply.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2026/01/summer-programs-offer-students-new-perspectives.html



New Canes are ecstatic to be on campus

More than 750 new undergraduate students arrived on the Coral Gables Campus last week and enjoyed a host of events as part of Spring Cane Kickoff.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2026/01/new-canes-are-ecstatic-to-be-on-campus.html

New Canes are ecstatic to be on campus

More than 750 new undergraduate students arrived on the Coral Gables Campus last week and enjoyed a host of events as part of Spring Cane Kickoff.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2026/01/new-canes-are-ecstatic-to-be-on-campus.html


From capstone student to client

Alumna Sabrina Pizziol comes full circle, partnering with students in the University of Miami School of Communication’s public relations senior capstone course to develop a real-world campaign for Subway.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2026/01/from-capstone-student-to-client.html

From capstone student to client

Alumna Sabrina Pizziol comes full circle, partnering with students in the University of Miami School of Communication’s public relations senior capstone course to develop a real-world campaign for Subway.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2026/01/from-capstone-student-to-client.html


Students bring stories to life through Telemundo partnership

A new program at the School of Communication is giving students hands-on experience developing and producing podcasts that will be published by Telemundo Studios.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2025/12/students-bring-stories-to-life-through-telemundo-partnership.html

Students bring stories to life through Telemundo partnership

A new program at the School of Communication is giving students hands-on experience developing and producing podcasts that will be published by Telemundo Studios.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2025/12/students-bring-stories-to-life-through-telemundo-partnership.html


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