Distinctive Collections
University of Miami to host event on new book on Cuban patriot José MartÃ
A panel discussion at the Cuban Heritage Collection will explore the relevance of Mart۪̉s life and writings in the 21st century.
‘Hágase el verso’ book launch on May 27
Celebrate the life and poetic legacy of José MartÃ, whose voice continues to shape the cultural and political imagination of Latin America and its diasporas.
June 2: Open House in the Kislak Center
Join us for a summer showcase, featuring a selection of rare and unique treasures from the holdings of Special Collections.
Camner family enriches collection with latest gift to the Weeks Music Library
Fourth donation to the University Libraries includes rare scores, signed letters, and other music ephemera spanning four centuries.
University Libraries welcome Roberto C. Goizueta Distinguished Artists‑in‑Residence to the Cuban Heritage Collection
Three artists selected to serve as the 2026-2027 residents.
‘Breaking the Silence’ conversation on May 14
The Cuban Heritage Collection presents the first of two webinars exploring the long‑silenced memories of the Angolan Civil War, 50 years later.
May 11 presentation by Kislak Fellow Claire Lavarreda
Learn how Indigenous labor, expertise, and intellectual authority influenced the production of Catholic texts in New Spain from 1570 to 1810.
April 27 online presentation with Carolina Cueva
Discover how the Kislak Collection informed an interdisciplinary investigation of Andean history, displacement, and identity.
April 22: A conversation on history, identity, and storytelling
The Cuban Heritage Collection welcomes Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author Mirta Ojito for a presentation of her latest book.
‘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.
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.
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.
