Law and Politics
A country in chaos worries Haitian American students
University of Miami students discuss how they cope with the constant news of gang violence and corruption in Haiti and the efforts their families are making to help relatives on the island.
War exposes Russia’s weaknesses and vulnerabilities
University of Miami specialists in areas of Soviet politics, economics, and law examine the global implications of Russia’s ‘‘Three-Day Invasion and Takeover’’ of Ukraine that, as of today, grinds into its second year with no end in sight.
Record-breaking number of migrants place burden on city resources
University of Miami professors provide insight into the impact that the influx of migrants to Miami is having on the city’s housing, transportation, health care, and public education system.
Panel to explore uprising by Mariel detainees at Alabama prison
A special event will be held at the University of Miami’s Bill Cosford Cinema to discuss the second season of the National Public Radio podcast “White Lies,” which revisits the 1991 prison revolt in Talladega, Alabama.
Concordia Americas Summit returns to the University of Miami
The two-day international forum convenes thought leaders to address issues dealing with the Western Hemisphere, with a focus on Latin America. The 2023 edition will occur March 9-10 on the Coral Gables Campus.
Is Latin America paving a democratic path?
During a roundtable discussion, hosted by the George P. Hanley Democracy Center, experts dissected Latin America’s governments by looking at the issues that forge a democracy.
Seeding democracy, political activism through robust debate
Newly transplanted University of Miami political scientist Matthew Nelsen fosters advocacy and civic engagement through pedagogical practices and research that views local-level institutions as the microcosms of democracy.
Law professor studies the decision-making process of capital murder juries
Recently named the inaugural Robert C. Josefsberg Chair in Criminal Justice Advocacy, law professor Scott Sundby has overseen the interviewing of more than 200 jurors, examining what goes into the process of 12 people who will make a life-or-death decision.
Commander visits alma mater during Miami Navy Week
Rear Adm. Guido F. Valdes, commander of Naval Medical Forces Pacific and a double alumnus of the University of Miami, visited the University as part of Miami Navy Week and its signature outreach program.
Migrants are overwhelming resources in the US
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection reported that 2.76 million undocumented migrants arrived at the southwest borders in fiscal year 2022. University experts say solving the situation will not be easy.
University, military collaboration promotes ‘push-ups for the mind’
A general who led combat troops in Afghanistan and Iraq touted the benefits of mindfulness training at a forum last week, part of a visit to the University of Miami with other U.S. military leaders to further collaboration with the UMindfulness Initiative.
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