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Increasing access to academic support
The new Center for Academic Navigation and Success aims to reduce wait times so that all undergraduate students can get academic guidance on demand.
What’s new on campus?
Some of your campus favorites may look a bit different this academic year. Here are a few updates about dining and wellness options as well as academic resources available to students.
Julio Frenk leaves behind a legacy of achievement
The University of Miami’s first Hispanic and native Spanish-speaking president, Julio Frenk, is departing the institution to become the next chancellor of UCLA. From academics to health care to fundraising, his accomplishments at the U span the $4.1 billion enterprise.
Advancing excellence top priority for new board chair
Manuel Kadre, who will now preside as chair of the University of Miami Board of Trustees, is intent on furthering the University’s trajectory of excellence across the areas of health care, academia, and athletics.
At the ready
Active-shooter mock exercise prepares University of Miami first responders and others for a potential mass casualty incident.
Introducing Lumen: A groundbreaking thought leadership initiative
The University of Miami's groundbreaking new initiative, Lumen, brings together experts from across the institution to tackle some of the most urgent global challenges of our time.
Full-scale emergency response exercise to take place on Coral Gables Campus
The Office of Emergency Management, in collaboration with University of Miami Police and Coral Gables Police and Fire departments, will conduct two days of drills and exercises on Tuesday, May 21, and Wednesday, May 22.
Undergraduates bask in the spotlight of commencement
An eclectic mix of featured speakers evoked poetry, cultural understanding, thoughtfulness, and enthusiasm in sending off newly minted graduates into a world that has many challenges they must face.
Graduates celebrate a new beginning
In two commencement exercises for graduate students Thursday, featured speakers urged students to persist in their pursuits, be compassionate, and exercise “your best, most thoughtful effort” to thrive in society.
Special Report: Commencement 2024
Commencement will take place from May 9 through May 11, with seven ceremonies planned to celebrate more than 4,300 new graduates from the University of Miami. Get more details about the events, read about the special guest speakers, and follow for updated coverage.
Planting mangroves on campus
University of Miami staff and students, in collaboration with Xavier Cortada, professor of practice in the College of Arts and Sciences and Miami-Dade County's artist-in-residence, are planting mangroves on campus.
Concordia Summit kicks off at the University of Miami
Government, academic, and civic leaders discussed topics affecting Latin America and the Western Hemisphere.
