People and Community

Called Dr. J by his students and Whitt by his colleagues in the Department of History, Johnson became the first Black tenured professor hired by the University of Miami, inspiring countless students and conducting research that still has an impact today.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2024/11/trailblazing-professor-whittington-johnson-passes-away.html


Final exams stress-free

Navigate the end-of-semester crunch with stress-reducing tips and on-campus resources to successfully navigate the final stretch of the semester.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2024/11/final-exams-stress-free.html

Final exams stress-free

Navigate the end-of-semester crunch with stress-reducing tips and on-campus resources to successfully navigate the final stretch of the semester.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2024/11/final-exams-stress-free.html

Final exams stress-free

Navigate the end-of-semester crunch with stress-reducing tips and on-campus resources to successfully navigate the final stretch of the semester.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2024/11/final-exams-stress-free.html

Final exams stress-free

Navigate the end-of-semester crunch with stress-reducing tips and on-campus resources to successfully navigate the final stretch of the semester.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2024/11/final-exams-stress-free.html


JD Da Boss crowned Canes Fan of the Year

A dedicated season ticket holder, JD Disilus, aka "JD Da Boss," earned the title from over 1,100 submissions for his unwavering support of University athletics, attending a wide range of sporting events and showcasing his passion for all teams.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2024/11/jd-da-boss-crowned-canes-fan-of-the-year.html

JD Da Boss crowned Canes Fan of the Year

A dedicated season ticket holder, JD Disilus, aka "JD Da Boss," earned the title from over 1,100 submissions for his unwavering support of University athletics, attending a wide range of sporting events and showcasing his passion for all teams.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2024/11/jd-da-boss-crowned-canes-fan-of-the-year.html

JD Da Boss crowned Canes Fan of the Year

A dedicated season ticket holder, JD Disilus, aka "JD Da Boss," earned the title from over 1,100 submissions for his unwavering support of University athletics, attending a wide range of sporting events and showcasing his passion for all teams.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2024/11/jd-da-boss-crowned-canes-fan-of-the-year.html


Category 5 earns national recognition for game day spirit

Voted the Taco Bell Live Más Student Section of Traditions, the student section organized by Category 5 is now up for Student Section of the Year. Voting is open Dec.6-9.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2024/11/category-5-earns-national-recognition-for-game-day-spirit.html

Category 5 earns national recognition for game day spirit

Voted the Taco Bell Live Más Student Section of Traditions, the student section organized by Category 5 is now up for Student Section of the Year. Voting is open Dec.6-9.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2024/11/category-5-earns-national-recognition-for-game-day-spirit.html


Award recognizes efforts to promote diversity and inclusion

Shirelle Jackson, executive associate athletic director of student-athlete development, and Marvin P. Dawkins, professor of sociology, received the ACC UNITE Award for their commitment to social justice.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2024/11/award-recognizes-efforts-to-promote-diversity-and-inclusion.html

Award recognizes efforts to promote diversity and inclusion

Shirelle Jackson, executive associate athletic director of student-athlete development, and Marvin P. Dawkins, professor of sociology, received the ACC UNITE Award for their commitment to social justice.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2024/11/award-recognizes-efforts-to-promote-diversity-and-inclusion.html


Alix Earle shares her journey to social media success

The University of Miami alumna recently visited the Miami Herbert Business School during AMA Marketing Week.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2024/11/alix-earle-shares-her-journey-to-social-media-success.html

Alix Earle shares her journey to social media success

The University of Miami alumna recently visited the Miami Herbert Business School during AMA Marketing Week.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2024/11/alix-earle-shares-her-journey-to-social-media-success.html


How to care for a loved one with dementia

More than 11 million Americans are tasked with the responsibility of taking care of someone with cognitive decline.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2024/11/how-to-care-for-a-loved-one-with-dementia.html


Are you flourishing?

Graduate student Nona Kiknadze will teach a spring course designed to help students explore personal well-being, self-discovery, and how to live their best lives.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2024/11/are-you-flourishing.html


Students showcase innovative solutions at eMerge Startup Roadshow

University of Miami students are showcasing innovative technologies—from sustainable agriculture solutions to advanced prosthetics—at eMerge, connecting with investors and mentors to drive the future of technology and entrepreneurship.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2024/11/students-showcase-innovative-solutions-at-emerge-startup-roadshow.html



‘I grew up fast in the Army’

John Gale—veteran, judge, and University of Miami alumnus—credits his Army experience with shaping his decades-long career as a reform-minded administrative law judge.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2024/11/i-grew-up-fast-in-the-army.html

‘I grew up fast in the Army’

John Gale—veteran, judge, and University of Miami alumnus—credits his Army experience with shaping his decades-long career as a reform-minded administrative law judge.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2024/11/i-grew-up-fast-in-the-army.html


How has the communications landscape changed?

School of Communication professors reflect on the evolution of their industry during the past four decades and how those changes have reshaped journalism and the delivery of news.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2024/11/how-has-the-communications-landscape-changed.html

How has the communications landscape changed?

School of Communication professors reflect on the evolution of their industry during the past four decades and how those changes have reshaped journalism and the delivery of news.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2024/11/how-has-the-communications-landscape-changed.html



A gift to enhance disabled students’ campus mobility

A dedicated philanthropist and active member of the University of Miami’s Parents Council, Brigitte Nachtigall is supporting programs that enhance accessibility, including a gift to enable the Office of Disability Services to expand electric wheelchair access.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2024/11/a-gift-to-enhance-disabled-students-campus-mobility.html

A gift to enhance disabled students’ campus mobility

A dedicated philanthropist and active member of the University of Miami’s Parents Council, Brigitte Nachtigall is supporting programs that enhance accessibility, including a gift to enable the Office of Disability Services to expand electric wheelchair access.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2024/11/a-gift-to-enhance-disabled-students-campus-mobility.html


Sofía Ímber: A visionary force

A Venezuelan journalist and lover of the arts, Sofía Ímber will be honored at the Kislak Center at the University of Miami.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2024/11/sofía-ímber-a-visionary-force.html

Sofía Ímber: A visionary force

A Venezuelan journalist and lover of the arts, Sofía Ímber will be honored at the Kislak Center at the University of Miami.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2024/11/sofía-ímber-a-visionary-force.html



University celebrates transfer students

The University of Miami is set to kick off its celebration of transfer students this week with a series of initiatives and events.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2024/11/university-celebrates-transfer-students.html

University celebrates transfer students

The University of Miami is set to kick off its celebration of transfer students this week with a series of initiatives and events.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2024/11/university-celebrates-transfer-students.html


Counting down to the centennial

The University of Miami is set to kick off a yearlong centennial celebration in January 2025, marking 100 years since its founding.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2024/10/counting-down-to-the-centennial.html

Counting down to the centennial

The University of Miami is set to kick off a yearlong centennial celebration in January 2025, marking 100 years since its founding.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2024/10/counting-down-to-the-centennial.html


Jackie Gleason’s passion for the occult

Jackie Gleason, the beloved star of "The Honeymooners," had a secret passion for the supernatural, curating a collection of books on the afterlife and UFOs. Donated to the University Libraries Special Collections after his death, an exhibit showcasing selections is on display at the Kislak Center at the University of Miami.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2024/10/jackie-gleasons-passion-for-the-occult.html

Jackie Gleason’s passion for the occult

Jackie Gleason, the beloved star of "The Honeymooners," had a secret passion for the supernatural, curating a collection of books on the afterlife and UFOs. Donated to the University Libraries Special Collections after his death, an exhibit showcasing selections is on display at the Kislak Center at the University of Miami.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2024/10/jackie-gleasons-passion-for-the-occult.html


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