People & Community
Gaining firsthand research experience
As part of a prestigious Research Experiences for Undergraduates program, 17 students spent the summer working in physics and engineering labs across the University of Miami.
Impactful summer experiences
On National Intern Day, read about the experiences of three undergraduate students who are spending their summer at some of their ideal workplaces.
A career in public service, a commitment to learning
University of Miami Police Chief Trevor Shinn has applied what he learned in the Master of Public Administration program to his leadership role.
Meet the University of Miami alumna behind Miami’s World Cup success
Alina Hudak led the FIFA World Cup 26 Miami Host Committee, bringing global attention to the community she has spent her career serving.
Is Latin America shifting toward the right?
John Twichell, director of Latin American Studies at the University of Miami, offers his insights into the issue.
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.
Novel strategies for coral restoration
An interdisciplinary team of researchers from the University of Miami and a coral nonprofit found that altering the chemical composition of tiles where tiny coral babies grow can increase their rate of survival.
Poetry: Such an amazing teacher
University faculty and students celebrate how poetry, a practice in precision and restraint that slows us down, commands our attention, and imparts the power of words, serves as an exercise to sharpen critical thinking skills.
Students get a boost to expand their businesses
The third annual USTAAR Pitch Competition awarded $100,000 each to five promising student teams for their ingenious startup ideas and potential.
Dr. Kathryn Tosney
Professor Emerita Kathryn Tosney passed away on Monday, April 6th in Corvallis, Oregon. We are deeply saddened by her passing, and our thoughts and prayers are with her family, friends and colleagues.
Sustained community engagement earns the U prestigious reclassification
The University of MIami earned a renewed Carnegie Community Engagement Classification, joining an elite group of institutions nationwide, recognizing its sustained commitment to community-engaged teaching, research, and partnerships.
Honoring outstanding faculty service
For more than four decades, Daniel L. Pals, professor of religious studies and history, has quietly helped guide the University of Miami through moments of transition, challenge, and growth. This year, that commitment to extraordinary faculty service has earned him the James W. McLamore Outstanding Service Award presented by the University of Miami Faculty Senate.
Using AI to free physicians from paperwork
University of Miami students and alumni developed an AI-powered platform to streamline clinical documentation and improve patient care.
