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Machine learning researcher Morris Alper developed ConlangCrafter, a tool that constructs new languages.

https://news.miami.edu/as/stories/2026/07/this-ai-tool-doesnt-just-speak-languagesit-invents-them.html



A&S People & Community

Bridging disciplines to accelerate autism research and interventions

Made possible through the generosity of The Batchelor Foundation, Inc., the Batchelor Bridge for Autism Grant Program will propel groundbreaking interdisciplinary research and evidence-based interventions to help children and families throughout South Florida and beyond.

https://news.miami.edu/philanthropy/stories/2026/07/batchelor-bridge-for-autism.html


A&S Research

Study examines Miami-Dade County resilience plans

University of Miami researchers analyzed 37 plans across the county, identifying strengths, gaps, and opportunities for greater collaboration at the regional, county, municipal, and neighborhood levels.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2026/07/study-examines-miami-dade-county-resilience-plans.html




A&S Social Sciences

Why Article 5 is No. 1

As America celebrates its 250th birthday this weekend, constitutional specialist Arthur Simon detailed why the “amending article” is the single most important provision of the document that birthed the new republic.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2026/06/why-article-5-is-no-1.html



Innovation comes into focus

Five cutting-edge electron microscopy instruments at the University of Miami will help researchers create and test new materials and therapeutic medications.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2026/06/innovation-comes-into-focus.html


Beginning is the hardest part

During the second day of spring commencement ceremonies on Friday at the University of Miami, film and television actor Danny Ramírez highlighted the importance of believing in yourself and taking a first courageous step toward a dream career or life calling.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2026/05/beginning-is-the-hardest-part.html


A journey defined by resilience

Anais Moyal, founder of the University of Miami organization Disability Ambassadors, perservered through chronic illness and associated challenges and will graduate with a degree in biochemistry.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2026/05/a-journey-defined-by-resilience.html


Scholarship opens a career gateway

University of Miami graduating senior Kieran Nardi-White, who has set his sights on a career in national security and intelligence, was awarded the prestigious Boren Scholarship and will spend the fall in Africa for intensive Swahili language study.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2026/04/scholarship-opens-a-career-gateway.html


He caught spies using body language. Now he's teaching university students to do the same

Joe Navarro spent 25 years at the FBI studying human behavior. His advice for the next generation: start paying attention.

https://news.miami.edu/as/stories/2026/04/he-caught-spies-using-body-language-now-hes-teaching-university-students-to-do-the-same.html


Psychology

Provost’s Research Awards honor faculty’s innovative projects

More than 40 members of the faculty received awards this year for projects that ranged from looking at how AI can help children learn about data to unlocking the origins of black holes.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2026/04/provosts-research-awards-honor-facultys-innovative-projects.html


Tomorrow’s tech today

From AI to healthtech, University of Miami researchers showcased innovations at eMerge Americas on Miami Beach.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2026/04/tomorrows-tech-today.html