Education and Human Development
Students contribute to sustainability efforts on campus
From campus liaisons to interns who work in different organizations and offices at the University of Miami, these students are making a difference.
‘Reinventing higher education’
A two-day conference on the Coral Gables Campus brought together hundreds of stakeholders to discuss the current state of higher education.
Haiti is close to becoming a failed state
Gangs have attacked the airport and jails while the de facto Prime Minister was out of the country.
Helping young entrepreneurs in Haiti
MarieGuerda Nicolas, a professor in the School of Education and Human Development, is working with local groups to train hundreds of young women in Cap-Haïtien.
Centering self-love in academia
Doctoral student Guerdiana Thelomar is committed to creating safe environments for Black women in higher education.
Do you get hiccups?
’Course you do. We all get this annoying condition. University of Miami experts explain why we get them and ways to get rid of them.
Program shapes future leaders in responsible data analytics
The Data Analytics and Intelligence for Social Impact major in the School of Education and Human Development will produce responsible data-driven decision-makers, empowering them to collect and use data for insights that increase social impact.
Knowing that you matter promotes health and happiness
Educators explore why mattering is important to each individual, both in feeling valued and adding value.
Dean Named President-Elect of Academic Research Council
Laura Kohn-Wood, professor and dean of the School of Education and Human Development at the University of Miami, has been named president-elect of the Council of Academic Deans from Research Education Institutions (CADREI). It is the latest honor for Kohn-Wood, who was recently recognized by the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) for her outstanding efforts to promote racial equity and social justice.
Trailblazing sports agent inspires students with her journey to success
Our esteemed #UMSEHD Associate Professor of Sport Administration, Dr. Erin McNary, along with Sport Administration and Pre-Law Undergraduate Student/USPORT Club President, Morgan Ogden, facilitated an enlightening discussion with Nicole Lynn, a renowned sports agent, as part of the Student Government’s 'What Matters to U' speaker series. Nicole Lynn shared her insights into the world of sports agency, highlighting her successful negotiation of Jalen Hurts’ groundbreaking deal with the Philadelphia Eagles. She also imparted valuable life advice applicable to any career path, emphasizing the significance of approaching challenges with 'dignity, grace, and sass'.
Are you living your best life?
A new course offering this spring from the School of Education and Human Development on The Art and Science of Flourishing promises to teach ways to integrate meaning into your life.
Educator studies acculturation of Ukrainian children in Estonia
Dina Birman, a professor in the School of Education and Human Development, spent an academic year as a Fulbright Scholar studying how hundreds of children displaced by the war in Ukraine adapted to a new country.
What constitutes happiness?
Two University of Miami scholars provide ways in which you can achieve happiness in your everyday lives.
