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A University of Miami librarian provides tips on how to get the most relevant and reliable AI search results.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2026/03/how-to-prompt-like-a-pro.html



Exhibitions

How four crops reshaped a hemisphere

University of Miami opens “Roots of the Americas,” as featured in the Coral Gables Gazette.


Exhibitions

‘Roots of the Americas’ opening Feb. 26

An exhibition exploring the enduring significance of crops native to the Americas and how they reshaped local economies, altered landscapes, and influenced culture throughout the region.




Events

March 13: ‘The Geography of Memory’

Join us for a presentation on two memoirs that explore how personal and collective memory travel across borders and generations.



Resources & Services

Fostering Inclusive Mentorship: Building a Community of Practice for Mentors and Mentees

A blog post written by Associate Dean for Digital Strategies and Scholarly Communication Liz Gushee, as featured by the Association of Southeastern Research Libraries.


Events

Writer’s Night debuts with star‑studded literary lineup

The inaugural event featured readings by National Book Award finalist Marlon James and U.S. poet laureate Arthur Sze.

https://news.miami.edu/as/stories/2026/02/writers-night-debuts-with-starstudded-literary-lineup.html


Events

A message from the Dean

Spring 2026 highlights, exhibitions, upcoming events, and more at the University Libraries.


Events

Feb. 5: Maroon communities in the Caribbean and the Americas

Kislak Fellow Robert C. Schwaller, Ph.D., to discuss his findings on the people who escaped enslavement and established independent settlements.


Digital Collections

Preserving the legacy of the first woman US attorney general

Through a major preservation effort led by University of Miami Libraries, damaged physical media from the Janet Reno Papers have been digitized and recently made available to the public, offering deeper insight into the former attorney general’s life and legacy.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2026/01/preserving-the-legacy-of-the-first-woman-us-attorney-general.html


Architecture

Your guide to the arts, humanities

Explore the University’s arts and humanities programs and events, including musical performances, cutting-edge theatrical premieres, thought-provoking lectures, author readings, art exhibitions, and film screenings.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2026/01/university-of-miami-arts-guide.html


Events

‘Moms in Medicine’ book talk on Jan. 14

Join us online or in person at Calder Library to explore the mental and emotional challenges faced by mothers working in health care.


Season’s Greetings from your Libraries

Celebrate the holidays while honoring a century of excellence, innovation, and community.


Resources & Services

Reserve your testing carrel at Richter Library

New individual study spaces are available for students taking entrance exams like the LSAT, MCAT, or GRE, designed for silence, focus, and exam-day readiness.


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