Academics
Hang ten and learn
A course on the history of Hawai’i and surfing offered during the Spring 2025 semester brings surf culture inside the classroom.
Learning through a global lens
A new initiative at the University of Miami encourages faculty members to partner with colleagues at an institution outside of the United States to offer students a cross-cultural experience.
Design thinking students team up with Hollywood stars
Students in a new course in the College of Arts and Sciences are collaborating with Disney star Calum Worthy and film producer Russell Geyser to come up with applications for a new technology.
‘I found a true passion for what I was learning’
Sarah Mohammed excelled as a pre-med student in the College of Arts and Sciences and served as the college’s Student Government liaison, helping to foster connections between students and faculty.
Celebrating thirty years of creative writing
The University of Miami’s Master of Fine Arts in creative writing program will mark its 30th anniversary with a series of literary events.
Two campus leaders will take on new roles this spring
Patricia Sanchez Abril will serve as interim dean of the School of Law and Nicole Leeper Piquero will assume the position of interim dean of the Graduate School starting in April.
Involvement and mentorship key to success
Olivia Martinez, a junior studying chemistry at the University of Miami, capitalized on a vibrant campus community to propel her academic career forward.
Studying the impacts of housing policies on political beliefs
Assistant Professor Haoluan Wang compared historical maps with current Miami-Dade County voter registration data to research the effects of redlining on political party affiliation.
Aerospace Studies launches new flight training technology
Air Force ROTC acquires new flight simulator to prepare cadets for military careers as pilots.
Efforts to increase women’s participation in STEM majors paying dividends
A College of Arts and Sciences first-year student shares her journey to study mathematics and credits the program that guided her there.
