People and Community
Study examines Miami-Dade County resilience plans
University of Miami researchers analyzed 37 plans across the county, identifying strengths, gaps, and opportunities for greater collaboration at the regional, county, municipal, and neighborhood levels.
Europe’s heat problem goes beyond the weather
The continent is sweltering under another intense heat wave. Yet its building infrastructure is ill-equipped to handle the brutal temperatures. A University expert explains why.
Safety in the sun
While a new social media trend is encouraging young women to tan, a University of Miami skin cancer expert cautions against sun exposure and tanning beds.
Why Article 5 is No. 1
As America celebrates its 250th birthday this weekend, constitutional specialist Arthur Simon detailed why the “amending article” is the single most important provision of the document that birthed the new republic.
Learning from Italian masters
During a monthlong study-abroad experience touring designer factories and artisan workshops, University of Miami students gained a deeper appreciation for the craftsmanship behind Florence’s luxury brands.
From survival to recovery
University of Miami experts assess humanitarian and medical response after Venezuela’s devastating twin earthquakes and the rarity of a “doublet.”
Summertime, and the reading is easy
University of Miami deans and professors shared what they will be reading and watching this summer.
What is charisma?
Is it a quality that one is born with, or can it be nurtured? University of Miami professors offer their takes on this personality trait.
Minimizing food waste
The University of Miami and its partners work to reduce the amount of food waste generated on campus through a number of programs, including donations, recycling, and more.
How Hurricane Dorian changed disaster reporting
A School of Communication study revealed that journalists who covered the 2019 tropical cyclone adapted their practices to help save lives during the storm and advocate for the marginalized in its aftermath.
Ready to explore the world
Six students and alumni of the University of Miami received U.S. Fulbright Student Program awards this year, allowing them to conduct research, or teach English in another country.
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