Division of Continuing and International Education | News & Events | University of Miami
Iconic director visits future filmmakers
Francis Ford Coppola joined students via Zoom during the University’s Summer Scholars Program
Making the case for Mary Brickell, the other 'Mother of Miami'
Local historian and author Cesar Becerra joins Mary Brickell’s great granddaughter in telling the forgotten history of a pioneer Miami family
Ethics of artificial intelligence in health care is focus of new online certificate course
Developed by the University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine in collaboration with the Division of Continuing and International Education, the self-paced, Spanish-language course is targeted at medical professionals in Latin American countries who may not have access to reliable information on AI.
Physics instructor brings humor and everyday language to mysteries of the universe
A retired aerospace program manager, Mark Egdall teaches popular courses on Einstein’s theory of relativity, the Big Bang, and the space-time continuum.
Triple alumnus and University professor seeks to inspire communities to action through art
Xavier Cortada, artist in residence for Miami-Dade County, brings his interactive public art campaign to campus.
Dolphins linebacker Jaelan Phillips tackled hurdles to earn his degree
The California native returned to the University of Miami to complete his degree after being drafted in 2021.
Widow finds friendship and fun through OLLI at UM
Not long after her husband died, she did a Google search and found her way to the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute.
UM alum and former national security officer complements high-level government service with music, religion and quantum mechanics at OLLI
Along with his wife, Norma, Guillermo Cueto joined the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute in 2017 and said the couple enjoy their new friendships, intellectual discussions, and many social activities.
Former University President Donna Shalala joins celebration of OLLI’s 40th
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.
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.
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.
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.
