Educational and Psychological Studies
New laboratory hopes to curb heart disease
Several studies are being conducted at the School of Education and Human Development to learn about the vascular health of various groups of people.
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.
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.
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.
Dr. Scotney Evans Awarded $3.3 Million Grant from Robert Wood Johnson Foundation for Health and Racial Equity Research
Dr. Scotney Evans Awarded $3.3 Million Grant from Robert Wood Johnson Foundation for Health and Racial Equity Research
Are you flourishing?
Graduate student Nona Kiknadze will teach a spring course designed to help students explore personal well-being, self-discovery, and how to live their best lives.
Leonard Clemons Reflects on His Journey in Higher Education and the Value of Pursuing a Doctorate
Leonard Clemons, Vice President for Student Affairs at Austin Peay State University, reflects on his 15-year journey in higher education and the significant impact of pursuing a doctorate in Higher Education Leadership, highlighting the balance between his demanding career and academic pursuits, the transformative experience of his program, and his dedication to student and professional development.
Summertime is a time to relax and take vacations
A recent Pew Research Center survey shows that many Americans fail to take their allotted vacation days. A University of Miami professor shares that vacations are “vital to well-being.”
An advocate for everyone’s mental health
Emily Goldstein, a graduate of the School of Education and Human Development, plans to continue to help others in taking care of their mental health.
Empowering Haiti: Charting a course for security and sovereignty
OPINION (DR. GUERDA NICOLAS): Investing in Haitian-led initiatives is not merely charitable, it recognizes Haiti's sovereignty and its people's capabilities.
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.
Knowing that you matter promotes health and happiness
Educators explore why mattering is important to each individual, both in feeling valued and adding value.
