People and Community

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.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/09/scientists-study-likely-link-between-climate-and-earthquakes.html


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.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/09/film-aguadilla-depicts-migrants-tumultuous-journeys-to-puerto-rico.html

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.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/09/film-aguadilla-depicts-migrants-tumultuous-journeys-to-puerto-rico.html

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.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/09/film-aguadilla-depicts-migrants-tumultuous-journeys-to-puerto-rico.html

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.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/09/film-aguadilla-depicts-migrants-tumultuous-journeys-to-puerto-rico.html


Landmark legislation advances green goals

University of Miami resilience and sustainability specialists assess the environmental benefits and opportunities provided through the Inflation Reduction Act, the largest investment in clean energy technologies in history.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/09/landmark-legislation-advances-green-goals.html

Landmark legislation advances green goals

University of Miami resilience and sustainability specialists assess the environmental benefits and opportunities provided through the Inflation Reduction Act, the largest investment in clean energy technologies in history.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/09/landmark-legislation-advances-green-goals.html

Landmark legislation advances green goals

University of Miami resilience and sustainability specialists assess the environmental benefits and opportunities provided through the Inflation Reduction Act, the largest investment in clean energy technologies in history.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/09/landmark-legislation-advances-green-goals.html


Inspiration versus infringement in the use of AI

Hannah Kuker, a junior at the University of Miami, won first place at the Academy of Legal Studies in Business annual international conference. With the help of faculty advisors, her paper analyzed AI rights to using copyrighted material with a specific focus on the visual arts.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/09/inspiration-versus-infringement-in-the-use-of-ai.html

Inspiration versus infringement in the use of AI

Hannah Kuker, a junior at the University of Miami, won first place at the Academy of Legal Studies in Business annual international conference. With the help of faculty advisors, her paper analyzed AI rights to using copyrighted material with a specific focus on the visual arts.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/09/inspiration-versus-infringement-in-the-use-of-ai.html


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.’’

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/09/where-have-all-the-faithful-gone.html

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.’’

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/09/where-have-all-the-faithful-gone.html


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.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/09/do-you-suffer-from-anxiety.html

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.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/09/do-you-suffer-from-anxiety.html


Chemist conquers molecules and miles

James Wilson loves to manipulate molecules in collaborative research. But during a recent 335-mile bike ride, the cycling enthusiast discovered what he can accomplish alone.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/09/chemist-conquers-molecules-and-miles.html


‘Deep Dive’ takes a plunge into traditional

A University of Miami Libraries event on Thursday charted the evolving techniques of printmaking and how these crafted illustrations have informed storytelling and helped to mold public opinion in books and other printed media.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/09/deep-dive-takes-a-plunge-into-traditional.html


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.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/09/cuban-heritage-collection-receives-the-carlos-alberto-montaner-collection.html



Whitely takes on new role, hits the road to meet with alumni

Patricia A. Whitely, senior vice president for student affairs and alumni engagement, will now be working more closely with alumni.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/09/whitely-takes-on-new-role-hits-the-road-to-meet-with-alumni.html

Whitely takes on new role, hits the road to meet with alumni

Patricia A. Whitely, senior vice president for student affairs and alumni engagement, will now be working more closely with alumni.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/09/whitely-takes-on-new-role-hits-the-road-to-meet-with-alumni.html


Be safe and ready for emergencies

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/09/be-safe-and-ready-for-emergencies.html

Be safe and ready for emergencies

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/09/be-safe-and-ready-for-emergencies.html



Student Government leaders bring energy, connection

Get to know more about the members of the executive board, who call themselves the “Big 3,” and discover their initiatives and goals for the 2023–24 academic year to create an “UndeniableU.”

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/09/student-government-leaders-bring-energy-connection.html

Student Government leaders bring energy, connection

Get to know more about the members of the executive board, who call themselves the “Big 3,” and discover their initiatives and goals for the 2023–24 academic year to create an “UndeniableU.”

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/09/student-government-leaders-bring-energy-connection.html


Ecuadorean children learn about storytelling, art, and ancestral customs

About 120 students from the Afro-Ecuadorean town of San Francisco de Caldera participated in a summer camp—where they learned language arts, photography, and the history of their culture—led by University of Miami educators.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/09/ecuadorean-children-learn-about-storytelling-art-and-ancestral-customs.html

Ecuadorean children learn about storytelling, art, and ancestral customs

About 120 students from the Afro-Ecuadorean town of San Francisco de Caldera participated in a summer camp—where they learned language arts, photography, and the history of their culture—led by University of Miami educators.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/09/ecuadorean-children-learn-about-storytelling-art-and-ancestral-customs.html



Miami Herbert Business School alumnus honors wife’s legacy with generous gift

Bruce Heard has established the Bruce and Linda Heard Nonprofit Development Endowment Fund at the Miami Herbert Business School to help students gain practical experience and new skills.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/09/miami-herbert-business-school-alumnus-honors-wifes-legacy-with-generous-gift.html

Miami Herbert Business School alumnus honors wife’s legacy with generous gift

Bruce Heard has established the Bruce and Linda Heard Nonprofit Development Endowment Fund at the Miami Herbert Business School to help students gain practical experience and new skills.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/09/miami-herbert-business-school-alumnus-honors-wifes-legacy-with-generous-gift.html


Toppel Career Center prepares students, connects them to employers

This fall, from Sept. 13 through Oct. 11, the Toppel Career Center will host a variety of events that includes sessions to help students prepare for interviews, as well as networking functions with prospective employers in many fields.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/09/toppel-career-center-prepares-students-connects-them-to-employers.html

Toppel Career Center prepares students, connects them to employers

This fall, from Sept. 13 through Oct. 11, the Toppel Career Center will host a variety of events that includes sessions to help students prepare for interviews, as well as networking functions with prospective employers in many fields.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/09/toppel-career-center-prepares-students-connects-them-to-employers.html


‘Heart of the Frost School’ passes away

Longtime University of Miami trustee Marta Weeks Wulf, the first woman to chair the University’s Board of Trustees, gave generously to the Frost School of Music and a multitude of other initiatives.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/09/heart-of-the-frost-school-passes-away.html

‘Heart of the Frost School’ passes away

Longtime University of Miami trustee Marta Weeks Wulf, the first woman to chair the University’s Board of Trustees, gave generously to the Frost School of Music and a multitude of other initiatives.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/09/heart-of-the-frost-school-passes-away.html


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