Arts and Humanities
Can you spot a deepfake?
University of Miami researchers familiar with artificial intelligence technology offer their opinions about a phenomenon—the posting of images or videos that have been manipulated—that is becoming more prevalent online.
Theatre arts program paves paths for student
Yash Ramanujam shares the journey that led him from the Midwest to the University of Miami’s Department of Theatre Arts. Growing up in Illinois, Ramanujam saw South Asian American characters depicted in stereotypical roles only. He discovered that acting paved a viable personal and professional path that not only helped him to open up but to represent his South Asian culture.
Researcher addresses effects of climate change on tropical forests
Kenneth Feeley, associate professor of biology in the College of Arts and Sciences and director of the John C. Gifford Arboretum at the University of Miami, explains his research on tropical forests and his passion for training the next generation of scientists.
Instructor uses video games to promote social change
School of Communication associate professor Lindsay Grace creates video games that will challenge people’s perceptions and biases, one player at a time.
February guide to the arts at the U
View a list of arts-related events for this month, including an international film festival and several musical performances.
Cuban Heritage Collection celebrates anniversary of its Roberto C. Goizueta Pavilion
The pavilion, located in the Otto G. Richter Library at the Coral Gables Campus, has greeted countless scholars, researchers, and community members offering a gateway to the largest depository of Cuban materials outside of the island.
Linguist explores English-language learning in Uzbekistan
As part of a U.S. Department of State project rooted in the transition from Soviet legacy to Western ideology, a University of Miami professor emerita of linguistics is researching how political ideologies and sociocultural preferences impact English-language learning in the Central Asian nation of Uzbekistan.
Explore a seven decades-old tradition in support of arts programs
The South Florida community is invited to visit the Coral Gables Campus on Saturday, Jan. 14, and Sunday, Jan. 15, for the Beaux Arts Festival of Art—a family-friendly, open-air, free event that boasts museum-quality fine art.
Cuban musician’s archives donated to the CHC
The addition of Paquito D’Rivera’s material—which includes photographs, music scores, awards, and audiovisual materials—to the University’s Cuban Heritage Collection will be a treasure trove for lovers of jazz, Latin, and classical music.
Students focus their cameras on new artists at the U
Film students in professor Ed Talavera’s class learn key skills in cinematography, while helping to create music videos at no cost for emerging artists.
Musical Arts student shares her passion for opera
Doctor of Musical Arts student Yaqi Yang is specializing in vocal performance at the Frost School of Music. She performs a recital on Dec. 3 at 7:30 p.m. in the Victor E. Clarke Recital Hall. Yang is among the many Frost School students who perform recitals, which are always free and open to the public, throughout the year.
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