Arts and Humanities

Labor scholar Max Fraser tracks how a massive migration of poor white Southerners in the mid-20th century to the Midwest created class and cultural tensions with “profound and enduring political and social consequences” that persist today.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/11/historian-unpacks-hillbilly-culture-dispels-myths.html


Immerse yourself in new, augmented worlds

Starting Nov. 30, the 10th annual FilmGate interactive media festival will expose participants to new examples of extended reality and inspire creative projects.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/11/immerse-yourself-in-new-augmented-worlds.html

Immerse yourself in new, augmented worlds

Starting Nov. 30, the 10th annual FilmGate interactive media festival will expose participants to new examples of extended reality and inspire creative projects.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/11/immerse-yourself-in-new-augmented-worlds.html

Immerse yourself in new, augmented worlds

Starting Nov. 30, the 10th annual FilmGate interactive media festival will expose participants to new examples of extended reality and inspire creative projects.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/11/immerse-yourself-in-new-augmented-worlds.html

Immerse yourself in new, augmented worlds

Starting Nov. 30, the 10th annual FilmGate interactive media festival will expose participants to new examples of extended reality and inspire creative projects.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/11/immerse-yourself-in-new-augmented-worlds.html


Students’ vibrant artwork adorns Ashe Building walls

A new Undergraduate Student Art Exhibition showcases student work on the first floor of the Ashe Administration Building in the College of Arts and Sciences.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/11/students-vibrant-artwork-adorns-ashe-building-walls.html

Students’ vibrant artwork adorns Ashe Building walls

A new Undergraduate Student Art Exhibition showcases student work on the first floor of the Ashe Administration Building in the College of Arts and Sciences.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/11/students-vibrant-artwork-adorns-ashe-building-walls.html

Students’ vibrant artwork adorns Ashe Building walls

A new Undergraduate Student Art Exhibition showcases student work on the first floor of the Ashe Administration Building in the College of Arts and Sciences.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/11/students-vibrant-artwork-adorns-ashe-building-walls.html


Architecture studio course reimagines South Miami

Students enrolled in the urban design class presented proposals that would revitalize a city of South Miami complex and its surrounding areas.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/11/architecture-studio-course-reimagines-south-miami.html

Architecture studio course reimagines South Miami

Students enrolled in the urban design class presented proposals that would revitalize a city of South Miami complex and its surrounding areas.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/11/architecture-studio-course-reimagines-south-miami.html


Students create documentaries in Antigua, Guatemala

Working with organizations that want to create social impact, a School of Communication course highlighted several local issues in the colonial city with the hope of creating change.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/11/students-create-documentaries-in-antigua-guatemala.html

Students create documentaries in Antigua, Guatemala

Working with organizations that want to create social impact, a School of Communication course highlighted several local issues in the colonial city with the hope of creating change.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/11/students-create-documentaries-in-antigua-guatemala.html


Alumna designs costumes for ‘The Threepenny Opera’

A graduate of the College of Arts and Sciences theatre arts program, Nicole “Nicky” Jescinth Smith, returns to the University to design costumes for the fall production of “The Threepenny Opera.” Smith brings her expertise as a costume designer and stylist for film, television, and theater. The musical drama will run Nov. 10–18 at the Jerry Herman Ring Theatre.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/11/alumna-designs-costumes-for-the-threepenny-opera.html

Alumna designs costumes for ‘The Threepenny Opera’

A graduate of the College of Arts and Sciences theatre arts program, Nicole “Nicky” Jescinth Smith, returns to the University to design costumes for the fall production of “The Threepenny Opera.” Smith brings her expertise as a costume designer and stylist for film, television, and theater. The musical drama will run Nov. 10–18 at the Jerry Herman Ring Theatre.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/11/alumna-designs-costumes-for-the-threepenny-opera.html


Lowe Art Museum event explores the future of art and AI

Explore the impact of artificial intelligence on the art world by joining Cecilia Paterno and Jake Riina, interns with the University of Miami’s Lowe Art Museum, for a virtual event.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/11/lowe-art-museum-event-explores-the-future-of-art-and-ai.html


Faculty members take the stage at the Miami Book Fair

From Nov. 12–19, 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. 18, or Sunday, Nov. 19.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/11/miami-book-fair-2023.html


Gala event celebrates music, innovation, and the arts

A red-carpet affair on Thursday night marked the grand opening of the new Knight Center for Music Innovation at the Frost School of Music.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/11/gala-event-celebrates-music-innovation-and-the-arts.html



One Book, One U selection aims to spark interesting conversations

The 2023-2024 choice of the common read program is Jonathan Escoffery’s “If I Survive You,” a series of eight short stories set in South Florida.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/11/one-book-one-u-selection-aims-to-spark-interesting-conversations.html

One Book, One U selection aims to spark interesting conversations

The 2023-2024 choice of the common read program is Jonathan Escoffery’s “If I Survive You,” a series of eight short stories set in South Florida.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/11/one-book-one-u-selection-aims-to-spark-interesting-conversations.html


November guide to the arts at the U

View a list of arts-related events for this month, including a landmark musical at the Jerry Herman Ring Theatre, an evening of jazz at the Maurice Gusman Concert Hall, and a family-friendly art workshop at the Lowe Art Museum.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/11/november-guide-to-the-arts-at-the-u.html

November guide to the arts at the U

View a list of arts-related events for this month, including a landmark musical at the Jerry Herman Ring Theatre, an evening of jazz at the Maurice Gusman Concert Hall, and a family-friendly art workshop at the Lowe Art Museum.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/11/november-guide-to-the-arts-at-the-u.html



Spotlighting the video game industry

A new class offered in the School of Communication this spring aims to help students learn how to navigate the video game industry and make them aware of the careers available in the field.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/10/spotlighting-awareness-about-the-video-game-industry.html

Spotlighting the video game industry

A new class offered in the School of Communication this spring aims to help students learn how to navigate the video game industry and make them aware of the careers available in the field.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/10/spotlighting-awareness-about-the-video-game-industry.html


Scholars chart new directions for Cuba

Specialists from around the world convened for a three-day conference hosted by the University of Miami Libraries’ Cuban Heritage Collection, where they explored innovative and artistic responses to decades of repression and economic paralysis on the island.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/10/scholars-chart-new-directions-for-cuba.html

Scholars chart new directions for Cuba

Specialists from around the world convened for a three-day conference hosted by the University of Miami Libraries’ Cuban Heritage Collection, where they explored innovative and artistic responses to decades of repression and economic paralysis on the island.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/10/scholars-chart-new-directions-for-cuba.html



Venturing into the galaxy for class

Physics assistant professor Nico Cappelluti will pilot a course this spring where students will use a video game to learn astronomy.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/10/venturing-into-the-galaxy-for-class.html

Venturing into the galaxy for class

Physics assistant professor Nico Cappelluti will pilot a course this spring where students will use a video game to learn astronomy.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/10/venturing-into-the-galaxy-for-class.html


Housing designed to assist abused women wins award

The safe spaces for women in Mozambique, created by former student Lauren Elia, captured the top honor in a contest sponsored by the School of Architecture and Portugal-based firm Go Friday.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/10/housing-designed-to-assist-abused-women-wins-award.html

Housing designed to assist abused women wins award

The safe spaces for women in Mozambique, created by former student Lauren Elia, captured the top honor in a contest sponsored by the School of Architecture and Portugal-based firm Go Friday.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/10/housing-designed-to-assist-abused-women-wins-award.html


Faculty members highlight their Hispanic heritage in their work

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, a few of the University’s Hispanic and Latino faculty members share how they incorporate their culture into their writing, music, or art.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/10/faculty-members-highlight-their-hispanic-heritage-in-their-work.html

Faculty members highlight their Hispanic heritage in their work

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, a few of the University’s Hispanic and Latino faculty members share how they incorporate their culture into their writing, music, or art.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/10/faculty-members-highlight-their-hispanic-heritage-in-their-work.html


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