Arts and Humanities
Black Miami artists take center stage
The University’s Center for Global Black Studies hosted its first convening and is highlighting the history and future of Black art in Miami.
October guide to the arts at the U
View a list of arts-related events for this month, including film screenings at the Bill Cosford Cinema and exhibition openings at the Lowe Art Museum and UM Gallery at Wynwood. Theatre arts students take the stage at the Jerry Herman Ring Theatre to kick off the fall season.
Film ‘Aguadilla’ depicts migrants’ tumultuous journeys to Puerto Rico
Professor Tom Musca and a crew of School of Communication students and alumni spent the summer producing a feature-length film inspired by the stories of Dominican immigrants who flee to Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, seeking better opportunities.
Where have all the faithful gone?
University of Miami religious studies scholars examine the roots and causes of the ‘‘de-churching’’ trend of the past decades and for the increasing numbers of ‘‘nones’’—those with no religious affiliation or those who identify as simply “spiritual.’’
‘Deep Dive’ takes a plunge into traditional
A University of Miami Libraries event on Thursday charted the evolving techniques of printmaking and how these crafted illustrations have informed storytelling and helped to mold public opinion in books and other printed media.
Striving to make health care more equitable
Jacques Calixte has set his sights on becoming a cardiologist and doing medical research in tandem. He just co-authored a medical textbook on utilizing artificial intelligence for drug discovery.
Ecuadorean children learn about storytelling, art, and ancestral customs
About 120 students from the Afro-Ecuadorean town of San Francisco de Caldera participated in a summer camp—where they learned language arts, photography, and the history of their culture—led by University of Miami educators.
September guide to the arts at the U
View a list of arts-related events for this month, including film screenings, author presentations, musical performances, and exhibition openings.
Glass provides a window into science
A unique interdisciplinary project is using glass art to understand the intricacies of how tissues transform in simple marine organisms.
Game hopes to tackle tough talks and tout tolerance
A new video game crafted by students and faculty members at the University of Miami delves into difficult conversations about identity and discrimination to illustrate more accepting responses.
August guide to the arts at the U
View a list of arts-related events for this month, including a family workshop at the Lowe Art Museum and film screenings at the Bill Cosford Cinema.
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