Social Sciences
Bolivia turns to the center
The recent presidential election pushed Rodrigo Paz, a centrist, to the top amidst economic woes.
How to help manage storm anxiety
Experts in child psychology and pediatrics shared ways that parents or caregivers can support kids and young adults who get anxious about bad storms or hurricanes.
A multi-disciplinary approach to studying the legacies of slavery
A University of Miami anthropologist was awarded a visiting professorship based at the University of Cambridge to build a research program on the modern impacts of slavery.
From cancer risk to ancient tombs: Students explore diverse projects with research scholarships
Students who conducted research at the Mayo Clinic and participated in a bioarchaeology field school are among this year’s Beyond the Book scholarship recipients.
Internships with impact
University of Miami students Analisa Akan and Sephora Cremone are dedicating their summers to civic engagement with internships in Miami and Washington, D.C.
How to become an emergency management specialist
Whether they’re helping prepare for natural or man-made disasters, emergency management specialists play a crucial role in keeping people safe.
University researchers named among the nation’s best
Three University of Miami faculty members were named leaders in scholarly research productivity, earning top rankings from Academic Analytics among peer institutions within the Association of American Universities.
Graduates hope to make a difference through the law
Two outstanding College of Arts and Sciences seniors share their campus involvement and their plans to pursue impactful legal careers.
Not your typical Punta Cana spring break
Students in an anthropology field studies course traveled to the Dominican Republic to conduct ethnographic research at an ecological research center.
Born in the USA: St. Patrick’s Day
A University of Miami professor who specializes in Irish culture traces the roots of the popular holiday to Irish émigrés who fled the “Great Hunger” in their homeland to seek a new start in America.
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.
Art as a bridge to the past
By studying objects from the Lowe Art Museum, history students from across the University of Miami learned about the America’s early beginnings and its cultural influences.
Telling life stories through recipes
Students in the Anthropology of Food course create cookbooks that share their personal journeys.
University of Miami joins UN Habitat Network to advance sustainable urban development
Assistant professor Sarbeswar Praharaj’s efforts have led to the University of Miami’s recognition as a member of the UN Habitat University Network, fostering global collaboration in sustainable urban development.
Contrasting views of ‘American frontierism’
With a boost from AI, new research of Native and non-Native writers crystallizes unique perceptions of “the frontier” portrayal of American history.
