Shalala congratulated members of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute for investing in a “longer and healthier life” through the program, which began in 1984 as the Institute for Retired Professionals.

http://news.miami.edu/dcie/stories/2024/03/um-president-shalala-celebrates-olli-40th.html



Digital Learning and Design Institute

Distance Learning Institute launches new website and new identity

Now known as the Digital Learning and Design Institute, the department’s leaders hope the change will provide clarity to the University community about the team’s innovative approach to course design.

http://news.miami.edu/dcie/stories/2024/03/distance-learning-design-institute.html


OLLI at UM

OLLI at UM celebrates 40th anniversary

Originally begun as the Institute for Retired Professionals in 1984, today the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute has more than 1,000 members and offers more than 350 classes each year.

http://news.miami.edu/dcie/stories/2024/02/olli-40-anniversary.html




OLLI at UM

UM Law Lecturer brings insight and experience to constitutional law course at OLLI

Harvey Sepler, JD '85, has 30+ years of legal experience, including several successful cases before the US Supreme Court and the Florida Supreme Court.

http://news.miami.edu/dcie/stories/2024/01/constitutional-law-harvey-sepler.html



Professional Advancement Programs

From corporate attorney to interior designer: how a UM Law grad found her creative calling and a new career

Three years after joining a major international law firm, Summer Schamy signed up for a certificate program in interior design through the University’s Division of Continuing and International Education.

http://news.miami.edu/dcie/stories/2023/12/summer-schamy-law-school-interior-design.html


OLLI at UM

Robert is there … and there … and there

A member of OLLI at UM recaps some of his unique experiences this summer in a course on “The Lives of Great Men”

http://news.miami.edu/dcie/stories/2023/09/olli-instructor-lives-of-great-men-robert-dawson.html


Digital Learning and Design Institute

American Sign Language instructor and senior instructional designer recognized for excellence in online course development

Kirsten Schwarz and Ron Rodriguez receive 2023 Exemplary Course Program Award

http://news.miami.edu/dcie/stories/2023/09/dli-exemplary-course-program-award.html


Digital Learning and Design Institute

Instructional designer gets dream assignment with Florida Panthers’ Hockey 101

Nicholas Armas and a team of designers in the University’s Distance Learning Institute worked with the Panthers to build a “play-by-play” educational course for hockey newcomers

http://news.miami.edu/dcie/stories/2023/08/instructional-designer-works-with-florida-panthers.html


Digital Learning and Design Institute

Course design team launches guide to help faculty navigate artificial intelligence

Distance Learning Institute urges faculty to view AI as a tool rather than a threat

http://news.miami.edu/dcie/stories/2023/08/course-design-team-helps-faculty-navigate-ai.html


Summer Scholars Program

Summer Scholars Program offers high schoolers a “crash course” in college life

This summer, nearly 600 high school freshmen, sophomores, and juniors converged on the University of Miami’s Coral Gables campus for a chance to experience college life firsthand.

http://news.miami.edu/dcie/stories/2023/08/summer-scholars-high-schoolers-crash-course-college.html


Summer Scholars Program

Record number of high school students converge on campus as “Summer Scholars”

University’s Pre-College Program welcomed nearly 600 freshmen, sophomores and juniors for 2-3 week “college experience”

http://news.miami.edu/dcie/stories/2023/07/record-number-university-miami-pre-college-summer-scholars.html


From WVUM talk show host to radio producer at ESPN

Michael McCoy earned his bachelor’s degree with a concentration in broadcast journalism through the University’s flexible Bachelor of General Studies Program. He is now pursuing his master’s degree in sport administration through UOnline, also while working full time.

http://news.miami.edu/dcie/stories/2023/06/michael-mccoy-espn-student-success.html


Professional Advancement Programs

Getting ahead with Summer Sessions at the U

Summer programs and courses at the University of Miami can help students earn credit to get closer to graduation, enable employees to enhance their professional skills, and help high school students prepare for college.

http://news.miami.edu/dcie/stories/2023/04/summer-sessions-at-the-u.html


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