Arts and Humanities
Cuban student organization celebrates a Week of Cuban Culture
The week’s events, organized by the Federación de Estudiantes Cubanos, includes a movie screening of “Hijos de la Diaspora” that explores the lives of the children of Cuban exiles.
Born in the USA: St. Patrick’s Day
A University of Miami professor who specializes in Irish culture traces the roots of the popular holiday to Irish émigrés who fled the “Great Hunger” in their homeland to seek a new start in America.
From pro bowler to broadcaster
In a fireside chat at the University of Miami’s Cosford Cinema, former Miami Hurricanes linebacker and Super Bowl champion Jonathan Vilma shared insights on his collegiate and NFL careers and what it took to become a successful color analyst.
Reading: An act of empathy
As National Reading Month kicks off, faculty and staff highlight their favorite books and celebrate the magic of reading—especially novels and longer forms—to convey a shared sense of humanity and bridge divisiveness.
Scrambling to find eggs
As consumers struggle to find cheap eggs, a University of Miami nutritionist gives tips on what are the best substitutes for eggs.
UGalapagos program offers a window into wildlife
The revamped program will offer two modules taught by Department of Biology faculty members, as well as instructors from the Universidad San Francisco de Quito.
Test scores in math and reading fall in public schools
Two School of Education and Human Development faculty members offer reasons for the decline in scores on tests administered by the National Assessment of Educational Progress.
Opinion: Teacher shortages at a crisis point
The nationwide teacher shortage has reached crisis levels, leaving schools scrambling to fill vacancies and students without adequate instruction.
‘The Golden Age of the Jews of Al-Andalus’
Visitors to the exhibit at the Otto G. Richter Library will be able to participate in an augmented reality experience that will transport them to the High Middle Ages.
University of Miami Libraries displays many treasures
About 30 artists, librarians, and book lovers toured the Otto G. Richter Library as part of the Tropic Bound International Artists’ Book Fair last week.
Going the distance
University of Miami senior Cormac O’Brien is setting personal and team records and enjoying the camaraderie and connection that come from distance running—the sport he’s grown to love.
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