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Honoring outstanding faculty service
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.
Sharing Caribbean cultures with young audiences
Professor Patricia Saunders brought her expertise in Caribbean studies to Disney Jr.’s “Ariel,” ensuring meaningful cultural representation.
Honoring a career defined by resilience
Annette La Greca will be honored with the Dr. Melanie Rosborough Distinguished Faculty Scholar Award, endowed by the University Credit Union, for a lifetime of scholarly achievement and impact.
Football success that starts in the classroom
College of Arts and Sciences graduate Markel Bell is one of four University of Miami football players to earn national recognition for excelling in the classroom and on the field.
Translating language skills into a world of opportunities
A new event helped students connect their language studies with their career goals.
Using AI to free physicians from paperwork
University of Miami students and alumni developed an AI-powered platform to streamline clinical documentation and improve patient care.
Understanding vaccine attitudes across immigrant communities
To improve health outcomes, sociologist Kim-Phuong Truong-Vu examines the complex interactions between immigrant identities and vaccine perceptions.
What are you afraid of?
Phobias affect as many as 13 percent of the U.S. population. A University of Miami professor explains what they are and how we can get rid of them.
Preserving fading history in the Florida Keys
University of Miami archaeologist Traci Ardren and her team are racing to study ancestral Indigenous sites before they disappear.
Turning campus involvement into career skills
A new program called Cane Commitment helps undergraduate students highlight the various professional skills they gained during their time at the University, using LinkedIn digital badges.
