Arts and Humanities
White, Saget remembered as 'two of the most loved entertainment icons’
School of Communication professor Mitchell Shapiro, an expert on the history of television, memorializes Betty White and Bob Saget, two of TV’s iconic stars who passed away within 10 days of each other.
Is US democracy in peril?
University of Miami legal and political science experts weigh in on whether the country is in danger of losing its democratic values and practices amid ongoing tensions between political parties.
Remembering trailblazing actor and activist Sidney Poitier
As an actor, Sidney Poitier—who was born in Miami and received an honorary degree from the University in 1986—challenged the social order, according to School of Communication associate professor Terri Francis.
NASA’s Webb telescope will help unlock secrets of black holes
Nico Cappelluti, an assistant professor of astrophysics at the University of Miami, will compete for observation time on the groundbreaking James Webb Space Telescope, hoping to learn more about mysterious super massive black holes.
Technology creates engaging stage scenery
Instructors in interactive media and vocal performance collaborated this fall to utilize digital projection mapping and enhance the experience of “Opera Scenes” for the audience.
Survivors, experts discuss how to prevent gender-based violence
The University’s Institute for Advanced Study of the Americas invited Gloria Estefan, along with national and international leaders, to talk about sexual assault and about using a “framework of prevention, healing, and justice.”
Miami Art Week leaves local industry ‘booming’
The annual exhibition returned to in-person happenings this year with a very positive reception. And University art experts believe the event continues to help propel the market year-round.
Initiative gathers support for Native American, Indigenous studies curriculum
A team of faculty members, staff, and students are working to develop a degree program that will encourage a greater understanding of Native Americans and Indigenous peoples.
University guide to Art Week 2021
Discover the University of Miami arts and humanities exhibits and events taking place during Miami Art Week 2021.
Architect designs an ‘electrified’ vision for the future
Tapped by Lexus to create an exhibit for the luxury automaker’s LF-Z carbon-neutral electric car, the School of Architecture’s Germane Barnes created an installation that will highlight Design Miami/.
Dynamic film duo discusses their award-winning project
Two, first-year Master of Fine Arts film students in the School of Communication collaborated and attained valuable learning experiences from each other while working as a team to create short films.
University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL 33124
305-284-2211
University of Miami
UM Network
Tools and Resources
Visit
Connect
