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.
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.
A new event helped students connect their language studies with their career goals.
The inaugural event featured readings by National Book Award finalist Marlon James and U.S. poet laureate Arthur Sze.
Stephen Narain, a doctoral student in the Department of English and Creative Writing, won a prestigious literary prize for his first book.