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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.
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.
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.
A message from the Dean
Spring 2026 highlights, exhibitions, upcoming events, and more at the University Libraries.
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.
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.
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.
‘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.
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.
2025: Celebrating milestones, making history
From a 100th birthday celebration to a record-breaking fundraising initiative to the excitement of ESPN’s "College GameDay" airing live from campus, the University of Miami experienced one of the most historic and memorable years in its century of existence.
Why students are reconnecting with books
As digital burnout rises, students are rediscovering the quiet comfort of books. University of Miami librarians and book club leaders say they’re watching reading take on a new role on campus—one rooted in community, imagination, and the need for moments of genuine pause.
