People and Community
Black Miami artists take center stage
The University’s Center for Global Black Studies hosted its first convening and is highlighting the history and future of Black art in Miami.
October guide to the arts at the U
View a list of arts-related events for this month, including film screenings at the Bill Cosford Cinema and exhibition openings at the Lowe Art Museum and UM Gallery at Wynwood. Theatre arts students take the stage at the Jerry Herman Ring Theatre to kick off the fall season.
Club provides plant-based food paired with camaraderie
Plant Based Canes offers students—who are vegans, vegetarians, or curious about trying a meal that is free of animal ingredients—a chance for fellowship while dining on healthful fare.
Looking for your life’s calling? Let college be your compass
The college experience, which offers infinite interactions with peers and academic guides, is an ideal incubator to help students gravitate toward their life’s calling, suggests Maria Stampino, dean of Undergraduate Affairs.
Students explore prospects at Toppel Career Center expo
With more than 100 companies in attendance at the recent Job & Internship Expo, students were able to connect and network with employers from various industries to secure internships and career opportunities.
What constitutes happiness?
Two University of Miami scholars provide ways in which you can achieve happiness in your everyday lives.
Scientists study likely link between climate and earthquakes
University of Miami marine geoscientists Falk Amelung and Guoqing Lin examine whether extreme weather from climate change can impact earthquakes and answer questions about the powerful temblor that hit Morocco on Sept. 8.
Film ‘Aguadilla’ depicts migrants’ tumultuous journeys to Puerto Rico
Professor Tom Musca and a crew of School of Communication students and alumni spent the summer producing a feature-length film inspired by the stories of Dominican immigrants who flee to Aguadilla, Puerto Rico, seeking better opportunities.
Where have all the faithful gone?
University of Miami religious studies scholars examine the roots and causes of the ‘‘de-churching’’ trend of the past decades and for the increasing numbers of ‘‘nones’’—those with no religious affiliation or those who identify as simply “spiritual.’’
Do you suffer from anxiety?
The coronavirus pandemic and its correlating lockdowns are blamed for rising levels of anxiety among a global population, including young people. But there are ways to mitigate the mental health challenges.
Cuban Heritage Collection receives the Carlos Alberto Montaner Collection
Hundreds of manuscripts, letters, documents, and photos of the esteemed Cuban political columnist and writer will be available to students and scholars through the University of Miami Libraries.
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