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Shaping the Future of Higher Education: UM Leader Honored as an ACE Fellow
Dr. Soyeon Ahn, Vice Dean and Associate Dean for Research at the University of Miami’s School of Education and Human Development, has been named to the 2025–26 cohort of the American Council on Education (ACE) Fellows Program. This prestigious recognition highlights her leadership in higher education and her commitment to support faculty growth, empowerment, and excellence.
Opinion: Teacher shortages at a crisis point
The nationwide teacher shortage has reached crisis levels, leaving schools scrambling to fill vacancies and students without adequate instruction.
Triple alumna uses tools and strategies learned through UOnline to drive change in Miami-Dade
Rose Martin, executive director of the Miami-Dade County Commission for Women, earned her doctorate in education in December and said she is already applying lessons from the program to her advocacy work.
Education Summit: Teacher Shortage Crisis
South Florida Education Consortium Sounds the Alarm on Teacher Shortage Crisis, Seeks Local Solutions to a National Emergency
Nearly 60 million people in the US experience mental illness
The University of Miami School of Education and Human Development offers a Master’s in Mental Health Counseling program that is experiencing increased interest.
Redefining Boundaries: Muslim Women’s Path for Liberation
Muslim women globally face external scrutiny and internal restrictions shaped by societal norms.
Delving into cancer research
A new program encourages undergraduates to work in labs at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center.
Academy of Emerging Enrollment Leaders Conference Empowers Higher Education Professionals
The University of Miami hosted the inaugural Academy of Emerging Enrollment Leaders Conference on January 6-7, 2025, at the Watsco Center.
Championing Ethics in Sports: University of Miami Hosts 16th Annual Sport Ethics Debate
The University of Miami hosted the 16th Annual Sport Ethics Debate on December 3, 2024, at the Shalala Center.
Empowering Future Scientists: JANUS’ Transformative Experience in Biomedical Research
JANUS, led by Dr. Ashu Agarwal and Dr. Cavendish, increases STEM opportunities for Black and Hispanic students.
UOnline alumna breaks barriers to learning with trauma-informed perspective
Sylvie Billings earned her doctorate in education in May and said it has improved her classroom skills through a deeper understanding of how children think and learn. Now, she gets to share those skills with other educators.
Healthcare Access & Equity study presented at American Heart Association's largest conference
Dr. Craig Flanagan, a Tulane professor and HealthSnap director, advanced his studies under Dr. Smith in UM's exercise physiology program.
