Humanities
A journey through time and tradition
The Lowe Art Museum’s “Virgil Ortiz: Slipstream” exhibition delves into Indigenous history and futurism.
Caribbean wave
Caribbean Studies has blossomed into a thriving nexus of interdisciplinary collaboration.
Hang ten and learn
A course on the history of Hawai’i and surfing offered during the Spring 2025 semester brings surf culture inside the classroom.
Paddling for life
For University of Miami faculty member Gema Pérez Sánchez, it is the deep human connection she found on a local dragon boat team that launched her recovery after surgery for breast cancer.
Trailblazing professor Whittington Johnson passes away
Called Dr. J by his students and Whitt by his colleagues in the Department of History, Johnson became the first Black tenured professor hired by the University of Miami, inspiring countless students and conducting research that still has an impact today.
Join the excitement of the Miami Book Fair
From Nov. 17–24, The U Creates will partner with the Miami Book Fair to celebrate literacy and arts from around the world. University instructors who are authors will discuss their work as part of the event. In addition, students and faculty and staff members are eligible for discounted tickets to attend the street fair on Saturday, Nov. 23, or Sunday, Nov. 24.
Design thinking students team up with Hollywood stars
Students in a new course in the College of Arts and Sciences are collaborating with Disney star Calum Worthy and film producer Russell Geyser to come up with applications for a new technology.
One Book, One U shares poignant stories
University of Miami alumna Daisy Hernández is the author of the book “The Kissing Bug: A True Story of a Family, an Insect, and a Nation’s Neglect of a Deadly Disease.”
Applying the humanities to preserve Miami’s history
A College of Arts and Sciences doctoral student explores storytelling in a museum setting through his work with Miami’s Black Police Precinct and Courthouse Museum.
What dogs teach us about the meaning of life
Philosopher Mark Rowlands shares what humans can learn from dogs about the answers to some important philosophical questions.
Student art exhibit showcases undergraduate talent
The 2024-2025 Student Undergraduate Art Exhibit at the University of Miami College of Arts and Sciences features exceptional paintings, photographs, and graphic designs.
Explore the arts at the U
Kick off the fall semester with programs and events that highlight the arts and humanities at the University.
Using virtual reality to teach philosophy
Matthew Watts, a doctoral student in the Department of Philosophy, incorporates virtual reality into his classes to help students gain a deeper understanding of complex issues.
Giving the gift of life
For her final project in a religious studies course on death and dying, Allison Micale chronicled her experience donating blood stem cells to a patient battling leukemia.
Delve into art this summer
From Wynwood and North Miami to West Kendall and Coral Gables, explore new exhibitions featuring works by skilled artists and curators among the University community.
