Arts and Humanities
Paddling for life
For University of Miami faculty member Gema Pérez Sánchez, it is the deep human connection she found on a local dragon boat team that launched her recovery after surgery for breast cancer.
Trailblazing professor Whittington Johnson passes away
Called Dr. J by his students and Whitt by his colleagues in the Department of History, Johnson became the first Black tenured professor hired by the University of Miami, inspiring countless students and conducting research that still has an impact today.
Join the excitement of the Miami Book Fair
From Nov. 17–24, The U Creates will partner with the Miami Book Fair to celebrate literacy and arts from around the world. University instructors who are authors will discuss their work as part of the event. In addition, students and faculty and staff members are eligible for discounted tickets to attend the street fair on Saturday, Nov. 23, or Sunday, Nov. 24.
How has the communications landscape changed?
School of Communication professors reflect on the evolution of their industry during the past four decades and how those changes have reshaped journalism and the delivery of news.
Sofía Ímber: A visionary force
A Venezuelan journalist and lover of the arts, Sofía Ímber will be honored at the Kislak Center at the University of Miami.
Jackie Gleason’s passion for the occult
Jackie Gleason, the beloved star of "The Honeymooners," had a secret passion for the supernatural, curating a collection of books on the afterlife and UFOs. Donated to the University Libraries Special Collections after his death, an exhibit showcasing selections is on display at the Kislak Center at the University of Miami.
Architecture students evaluate Barbados housing needs
Students in an upper-level studio visited the island to learn about the needs of residents and determine how to address them.
Honoring a beloved real estate icon
The late Tony Goldman was the driving force behind the rejuvenation of New York’s SoHo, South Beach’s Art Deco district, and Miami’s Wynwood. Now, his family is honoring his legacy with a gift to the School of Architecture.
Wanderlust leads to cultural posting in Algeria
Linde Barrett, whose University of Miami degrees spurred a successful career in education, is heading to North Africa for a U.S. Department of State post as a cultural ambassador.
Friday the 13th: Do you freak out?
University of Miami religious studies professors cast an eye—though not an evil one—on our penchant for superstitions and the boundaries between science and falsifiability.
Salzburg seminar reimagines media
Communication students attended the Salzburg Academy on Media and Global Change to explore how media could be shaped in the future.
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