Student Corner
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.
Student inspires others to pursue education in STEM all while finding unexpected outlets
Aaliyah Davis, a sophomore studying biology, explores her passions and guides younger students to do the same through various mentorship and leadership roles at and beyond the University of Miami.
Digestible tidbits of research
During the annual Three Minute Thesis Competition, seven graduate students summed up their research projects in rapid succession.
Studying the impacts of housing policies on political beliefs
Assistant Professor Haoluan Wang compared historical maps with current Miami-Dade County voter registration data to research the effects of redlining on political party affiliation.
Summit focuses on growing campus leaders
LAUNCH, a one-day leadership event, delves into diverse topics to help motivate undergraduate students to become leaders on campus and in their own lives.
Efforts to increase women’s participation in STEM majors paying dividends
A College of Arts and Sciences first-year student shares her journey to study mathematics and credits the program that guided her there.
Hurricanes have fun while serving others
Many students stopped by a few of the 24 organizations offering different service projects for the Hurricanes Help the Hometown event on Wednesday afternoon.
Scholars chart new directions for Cuba
Specialists from around the world convened for a three-day conference hosted by the University of Miami Libraries’ Cuban Heritage Collection, where they explored innovative and artistic responses to decades of repression and economic paralysis on the island.
