Student Corner
Getting a head start on law school
Madison Smith, a pre-law student in the College of Arts and Sciences, attended a selective legal studies summer immersion program.
Uncovering new insights about native palms
Biology senior Isabella Childress is interning at one of South Florida’s oldest palm collections and hopes to glean new knowledge about a species known as the Miami palmetto.
Connecting minorities in medicine
The Center for Global Black Studies and the summer training program at the Miller School of Medicine welcomed students from the U.S. Virgin Islands who are embarking on a career in cardiovascular health.
What’s in the sludge? This intern seeks to know.
Together with a cohort of students from around the country, Jessica Jarratt is interning in a marine science laboratory in Virginia, quantifying and characterizing microplastics in biosolids.
Art history major gains hands-on experience at Christie’s
Divya Srinivasan is completing her second internship at the auction house, an experience that has helped refine her academic and professional goals.
No laughing matter
History graduate student Stefania Papadopulos curated an exhibition in Special Collections on comedian Jackie Gleason and his fascination with the occult.
‘I seized every opportunity to expand my intellectual horizons’
Two outstanding seniors share their experiences studying in the College of Arts and Sciences and participating in extracurricular activities.
A passion for studying the mind
Two exceptional College of Arts and Sciences students graduating in May share their experiences studying psychology and neuroscience, as well as their advice for younger students.
Graduating seniors reflect on the power of mentorship
Two outstanding College of Arts and Sciences students graduating in May share their mentorship experiences, their future plans, and their advice for younger students.
‘I found a true passion for what I was learning’
Sarah Mohammed excelled as a pre-med student in the College of Arts and Sciences and served as the college’s Student Government liaison, helping to foster connections between students and faculty.
Globetrotting with a purpose
Three University of Miami students and a recent alumnus were awarded Fulbright U.S. Student Program awards this year to teach and do research across the world.
Celebrating Black scholastic excellence at the U
The University of Miami Black Alumni Society and the Center for Global Black Studies marked the end of the spring semester with a ceremony and reception honoring students receiving scholarships and research grants.
Planting mangroves on campus
University of Miami staff and students, in collaboration with Xavier Cortada, professor of practice in the College of Arts and Sciences and Miami-Dade County's artist-in-residence, are planting mangroves on campus.
Cultivating a passion for medical research
Sophomore Ethan Tieu is involved in two neuroscience labs and was recently named a Goldwater Scholar, one of the most distinguished awards for future researchers in science, math, or engineering.
Daniel ‘Danny’ Bishop remembered as a ‘true, bright light’
At a celebration of life ceremony, the University community mourned the passing of an impassioned student leader who uplifted others as he strove to excel.
