Based at Yale University, the organization honors faculty members and students who identify as part of an underrepresented community, or whose research focuses on underserved communities.
Through his teaching, research, and leadership, political scientist Raymond Orr promotes Indigenous studies and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Rafael I. Nepomechie, recipient of the University of Miami 2023–2024 Outstanding Teaching Award, strives to impart his fascination for the world of physics with students.
Martin Nesvig received a fellowship from the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation to complete a book on colonial Mexican history.
Professor Steven Butterman enlightens students about Brazilian culture, Portuguese, and gender studies with a focus on the world.
For supporting student learning and growth, Rafael I. Nepomechie, professor of physics at the College of Arts and Sciences, received the 2023-24 Outstanding Teaching Award by the University of Miami Faculty Senate.
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.
As a Biden-administration appointee, University of Miami criminologist Alex Piquero led the Bureau of Justice Statistics for a year, ramping up the way data on crime are presented.
Dr. Cae Joseph-Masséna will use her year-long research fellowship from American Association of University Women to work on her first book manuscript.
From Nov. 12–19, The U Creates will partner with the Miami Book Fair to celebrate literacy and arts from around the world. University instructors who are authors will discuss their work as part of the event. In addition, students and faculty and staff members are eligible for discounted tickets to attend the street fair on Saturday, Nov. 18, or Sunday, Nov. 19.
Javier Milei is leading the group of contenders in the upcoming race to choose the country’s new president. His radical platform and concrete proposals are appealing to voters, according to University of Miami political experts.
The University of Miami College of Arts & Sciences and the Psychology Department is mourning the loss of Professor Neil Schneiderman.
The college experience, which offers infinite interactions with peers and academic guides, is an ideal incubator to help students gravitate toward their life’s calling, suggests Maria Stampino, dean of Undergraduate Affairs.
James Wilson loves to manipulate molecules in collaborative research. But during a recent 335-mile bike ride, the cycling enthusiast discovered what he can accomplish alone.