People & Community
Addressing the root causes of health inequities
Through her research, global health scholar Hadis Elyaderani seeks to improve access to nutritional food for low-income and immigrant populations.
Centennial event celebrates emeritus faculty and retired staff
The College of Arts and Sciences hosted a celebratory luncheon to thank emeritus faculty and retired staff for their years of service.
From Hollywood to the University of Miami
Actors Carlos Gomez, Nestor Carbonell, and Shannon Carbonell shared industry wisdom with theatre arts students.
Determined to succeed
A scholarship made it possible for senior Jack Serra to earn a college degree.
A legacy of generosity
For philanthropist Christine Yates, supporting student scholarships is a family tradition.
Illuminating the past
A groundbreaking DNA analysis initiative launched by a professor emeritus has identified family members and villagers executed in Greece during World War II.
Cuban student organization celebrates a Week of Cuban Culture
The week’s events, organized by the Federación de Estudiantes Cubanos, includes a movie screening of “Hijos de la Diaspora” that explores the lives of the children of Cuban exiles.
Reading: An act of empathy
As National Reading Month kicks off, faculty and staff highlight their favorite books and celebrate the magic of reading—especially novels and longer forms—to convey a shared sense of humanity and bridge divisiveness.
University trustee George Feldenkreis passes away
Feldenkreis, who emigrated from Cuba in 1961, started a clothing empire and gave generously to the University, making a landmark gift to the College of Arts and Sciences' Judaic Studies Program, which is now named in his honor.
Encouraging the next generation of diplomatic leaders
Retired Ambassador Ronald E. Neumann offered students a behind-the-scenes look at a career in the Foreign Service.
Breaking barriers, building futures
Donors and scholarship recipients came together at the 2025 Scholarship Donor Celebration to share stories of impact, gratitude, and opportunity.
The story behind ‘My Dead Friend Zoe’
The A-list Hollywood movie was co-written by A.J. Bermudez, a visiting assistant professor in the Department of English.
Sparking a love of science
Through the BioReach program, faculty and graduate students from the Department of Biology are inspiring future scientists at local elementary and middle schools.
Telling life stories through recipes
Students in the Anthropology of Food course create cookbooks that share their personal journeys.
