Academics
Bringing chemistry to life
A new virtual and augmented reality application developed at the University of Miami allows students to see atoms and their orbitals up close, to help them visualize chemical structure.
Turning campus involvement into career skills
A new program called Cane Commitment helps undergraduate students highlight the various professional skills they gained during their time at the University, using LinkedIn digital badges.
A ‘major steppingstone’ against Alzheimer’s
In a study that could have important implications for the future therapeutic treatment of Alzheimer’s patients, researchers at the University of Miami using a mouse model have been successful in reversing the loss of blood flow to the brain, one of the early signs of the neurodegenerative disease.
Boris Johnson regales students about Brexit, UK politics
The former British prime minister is co-teaching a political science class this semester and spending some quality time with student leaders.
From paratrooper to psychology graduate
Veteran and University of Miami staff member Martin Peeples juggled a full-time job with college classes to earn a bachelor’s degree in psychology.
