Arts and Humanities
Artist’s archive sheds light on ’60s, ’70s Cuba
German-born Anna Veltfort spent her formative years on the island, and her unique blog and historical material now have a special place in the University of Miami Libraries’ Cuban Heritage Collection.
CEO of Camillus House credits degree for her success
Hilda Fernandez, a University alumna, attributes her studies in communications as the foundation for a dynamic career in local government, media, and leadership.
Training ground fuels musical careers, dreams
For nearly two decades, the Frost Preparatory Program at the University of Miami has served children by taking them on a musical journey. But that trip also has paved career paths for countless students who worked as teaching assistants and found a calling.
Architecture students participate in Nantucket challenge
A group, led by Sonia Chao, research associate professor in the School of Architecture, was invited to reimagine the coastal island town and suggest ways it could meet the challenges of sea level rise.
Top CNN producer lives, loves, and breathes news
Javier Morgado, a graduate of the School of Communication, said he learned all the ins and outs of broadcast journalism at the University.
Master’s-degree student: ‘I try to see the creativity that is all around us’
Coming from a small, southern African country, Thandolwethu Mamba hopes to one day mesh his love for a variety of passions—including music, youth education, public health, and biochemical research—into a career path that will help others.
Monument in Coconut Grove will honor Marjory Stoneman Douglas
The streaming service Hulu has launched a program to increase the number of statues honoring historic women in the country. Archival material about the activist from the University Libraries’ Special Collections will help provide information for the project.
Deep Dive explores ‘Reefs, Wrecks, and Rascals’
Arthur Dunkelman, curator of the University of Miami Kislak Collection, shared his passion and expertise in a webinar Thursday that charted the feats and misdeeds of some of the most scurrilous pirates who roamed the Spanish Main in search of treasure.
Communication students create media campaigns for local organization
Students in the Internet and Media Activism class provided Shake-A-Leg Miami with several ways to increase awareness of the work it does to help children with disabilities enjoy the waters of Biscayne Bay.
May guide to the arts at the U
University of Miami arts and humanities leaders reflect on the spring 2021 semester and offer their hopes for the future.
Film professor shares the inspiration behind ‘Phantom Lady’
Christina Lane, chair and associate professor in the Department of Cinematic Arts, has devoted her research in film studies to the subject of women in the film industry.
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