The University of Miami’s Master of Fine Arts in creative writing program will mark its 30th anniversary with a series of literary events.

https://news.miami.edu/as/stories/2024/03/celebrating-thirty-years-of-creative-writing.html



A&S Academics

Two campus leaders will take on new roles this spring

Patricia Sanchez Abril will serve as interim dean of the School of Law and Nicole Leeper Piquero will assume the position of interim dean of the Graduate School starting in April.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2024/03/two-campus-leaders-will-take-on-new-roles-this-spring.html


A&S Research

Our minds drift more as tasks drag on, researchers find

A new University of Miami study shows that a person’s ability to sustain their attention while performing a task decreases over time.

https://news.miami.edu/as/stories/2024/03/our-minds-drift-more-as-tasks-drag-on-researchers-find.html




Stepping into character

With the Oscars on tap for Sunday night, University film and theater arts faculty discuss how actors approach their craft.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2024/03/stepping-into-character.html



A&S Student Corner

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.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2024/03/student-inspires-others-to-pursue-education-in-stem-all-while-finding-unexpected-outlets.html


Lowe Art Museum

Connecting pieces of art through an interactive experience

A new augmented reality project, unveiled last week at the Lowe Art Museum, aims to connect works new and old to engage patrons and help expand their knowledge of historical and contemporary art.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2024/03/connecting-pieces-of-art-through-an-interactive-experience.html


A&S People & Community

Deepfakes: Do you know how to spot them?

Artificial intelligence is making it increasingly difficult to tell the real from the phony. Here is what to look for and how to tell the difference.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2024/03/deepfakes-do-you-know-how-to-spot-them.html


A&S Social Sciences

Imagining potential solutions to Russian-Ukraine conflict

Students in a special University of Miami class are learning how anxieties about national identity, autonomy, and belonging are fueling the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2024/03/imagining-potential-solutions-to-russian-ukraine-conflict.html


Arts & Humanities

A look behind the scenes

University theatre arts students take the Jerry Herman Ring Theatre stage on March 1 for “The Wolves.”

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2024/03/a-look-behind-the-scenes.html


March guide to the arts at the U

Arts-related events for March include a juried student art exhibition and a family art workshop at the Lowe Art Museum; performances by the Frost Symphony Orchestra and Frost Opera Theater; and a traveling exhibition showcasing 19th century African American female physicians.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2024/02/march-guide-to-the-arts-at-the-u.html


Arts & Humanities

What exactly is a leap year?

Visiting classics assistant professor Charles Bartlett offers insight as to how ancient societies began to record what we know as leap years today.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2024/02/what-exactly-is-a-leap-year.html


A&S Student Corner

Digestible tidbits of research

During the annual Three Minute Thesis Competition, seven graduate students summed up their research projects in rapid succession.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2024/02/digestible-tidbits-of-research.html


A&S Academics

Involvement and mentorship key to success

Olivia Martinez, a junior studying chemistry at the University of Miami, capitalized on a vibrant campus community to propel her academic career forward.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2024/02/involvement-and-mentorship-key-to-students-success.html


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