Distinctive Collections
Charting new routes through the past: Daniel Arbino joins American Antiquarian Society
University of Miami’s Kislak Chair earns historic recognition, connecting rare collections with a global community of scholars.
Research “à la mode”
Students in a French course curated an exhibit on fashion in turn-of-the-century France.
The U: Miami’s cultural hub
The institution's ability to blend academic rigor with cultural engagement has positioned the University of Miami as a lasting contributor to the artistic and cultural landscape of South Florida.
University Libraries welcome Roberto C. Goizueta Distinguished Presidential Fellows to the Cuban Heritage Collection
Dr. Ruthie Meadows and Dr. Mauricio de Miranda Parrondo to serve as fellows for the Goizueta Distinguished Presidential Residence Program.
Cuban student organization celebrates a Week of Cuban Culture
The week’s events, organized by the Federación de Estudiantes Cubanos, includes a movie screening of “Hijos de la Diaspora” that explores the lives of the children of Cuban exiles.
University of Miami Libraries displays many treasures
About 30 artists, librarians, and book lovers toured the Otto G. Richter Library as part of the Tropic Bound International Artists’ Book Fair last week.
Please touch
Rare, unusual and artistic books are making Miami a center of print culture, as featured in the Miami Herald.
Welcome message from the Dean
Spring 2025 highlights, exhibitions, upcoming events, and more at your library.
Telling life stories through recipes
Students in the Anthropology of Food course create cookbooks that share their personal journeys.
Book presentation with the author on Jan. 23
Celebrate the launch of Iván Acosta's latest book with the Cuban Heritage Collection.
Jay I. Kislak Research Fellowship and Artist-in-Residence
A Special Collections program offering access and support to foster scholarly and artistic pursuits using the Kislak Collection.
A conversation on "Modern Cuban Painters: From Havana to New York"
Join the Cuban Heritage Collection Dec. 12 for a discussion on the legacy of artists who led the shift toward modernity in Cuba.
Goizueta Foundation Graduate Fellowship 2025-2026
A program to support doctoral research with primary and secondary source materials at the Cuban Heritage Collection.
"The Kislak Collection Presents" on Dec. 3
Join Special Collections for an engaging presentation by Matthew H. Robb, Mesoamerican specialist at the Library of Congress.
Now on view in the Kislak Center at the University of Miami
A Special Collections exhibition honoring Sofía Ímber, pioneering Venezuelan journalist, museum founder and director.
