People and Community

University of Miami President Julio Frenk and Jewish leaders discussed the spiraling antisemitism on many U.S. college campuses in a dialogue at the UM Hillel at the Braman Miller Center for Jewish Life.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/11/speak-up-show-up-and-stand-up-to-counter-antisemitism.html


Students, faculty members participate at UN climate talks

From participating on a panel about nature-based strategies to mitigate sea level rise to developing a policy brief on ‘‘blue food,’’ University of Miami students and faculty members are front and center at the 28th annual Conference of the Parties, also known as COP28.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/11/students-faculty-members-participate-at-un-climate-talks.html

Students, faculty members participate at UN climate talks

From participating on a panel about nature-based strategies to mitigate sea level rise to developing a policy brief on ‘‘blue food,’’ University of Miami students and faculty members are front and center at the 28th annual Conference of the Parties, also known as COP28.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/11/students-faculty-members-participate-at-un-climate-talks.html

Students, faculty members participate at UN climate talks

From participating on a panel about nature-based strategies to mitigate sea level rise to developing a policy brief on ‘‘blue food,’’ University of Miami students and faculty members are front and center at the 28th annual Conference of the Parties, also known as COP28.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/11/students-faculty-members-participate-at-un-climate-talks.html

Students, faculty members participate at UN climate talks

From participating on a panel about nature-based strategies to mitigate sea level rise to developing a policy brief on ‘‘blue food,’’ University of Miami students and faculty members are front and center at the 28th annual Conference of the Parties, also known as COP28.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/11/students-faculty-members-participate-at-un-climate-talks.html


Historian unpacks ‘hillbilly’ culture, dispels myths

Labor scholar Max Fraser tracks how a massive migration of poor white Southerners in the mid-20th century to the Midwest created class and cultural tensions with “profound and enduring political and social consequences” that persist today.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/11/historian-unpacks-hillbilly-culture-dispels-myths.html

Historian unpacks ‘hillbilly’ culture, dispels myths

Labor scholar Max Fraser tracks how a massive migration of poor white Southerners in the mid-20th century to the Midwest created class and cultural tensions with “profound and enduring political and social consequences” that persist today.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/11/historian-unpacks-hillbilly-culture-dispels-myths.html

Historian unpacks ‘hillbilly’ culture, dispels myths

Labor scholar Max Fraser tracks how a massive migration of poor white Southerners in the mid-20th century to the Midwest created class and cultural tensions with “profound and enduring political and social consequences” that persist today.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/11/historian-unpacks-hillbilly-culture-dispels-myths.html


Construction apprenticeship builds better workforce

The College of Engineering is a partner in a new workforce development and training program that combines on-the-job experience at construction sites with classroom instruction to help fast-track workers into managerial positions, helping to fill a critical gap in the industry.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/11/construction-apprenticeship-builds-better-workforce.html

Construction apprenticeship builds better workforce

The College of Engineering is a partner in a new workforce development and training program that combines on-the-job experience at construction sites with classroom instruction to help fast-track workers into managerial positions, helping to fill a critical gap in the industry.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/11/construction-apprenticeship-builds-better-workforce.html


University Libraries to showcase papers of Marjory Stoneman Douglas

The exhibition, which opens Nov. 30 at the Kislak Center, will feature photos, documents, books, and many more items that show her work and influence in preserving Florida’s delicate ecosystem.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/11/university-libraries-to-showcase-papers-of-marjory-stoneman-douglas.html

University Libraries to showcase papers of Marjory Stoneman Douglas

The exhibition, which opens Nov. 30 at the Kislak Center, will feature photos, documents, books, and many more items that show her work and influence in preserving Florida’s delicate ecosystem.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/11/university-libraries-to-showcase-papers-of-marjory-stoneman-douglas.html


Argentina elects far-right president

Javier Milei, an ultra-conservative former television pundit, was elected with 56 percent of the vote. A University Latin American Studies expert weighs in on the outcome.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/11/argentina-elects-far-right-president.html

Argentina elects far-right president

Javier Milei, an ultra-conservative former television pundit, was elected with 56 percent of the vote. A University Latin American Studies expert weighs in on the outcome.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/11/argentina-elects-far-right-president.html


Riding in the DCC, powered by gratitude

The Dolphins Challenge Cancer is Lisa Siegel’s favorite day of the year, an opportunity to honor her parents, both long-time University employees, and to exercise her passion for giving back.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/11/riding-in-the-dcc-powered-by-gratitude.html


Simulation assesses UHealth’s readiness for a complex disaster

In a simulation exercise Sunday morning, a small passenger jet crashed on the University of Miami’s Medical Campus and struck a bus, prompting the collaboration of 17 local, state, and national emergency response agencies to engage in a lifesaving exercise.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/11/mock-drill-tests-uhealths-readiness-for-a-complex-disaster.html


Want to live longer and stronger?

Aging is unavoidable, yet most people can maintain and even improve their health and well-being as they grow older if they commit to making lifestyle changes that align with an integrative health approach, a medical expert says.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/11/want-to-live-longer-and-stronger.html



International Students’ Day celebrated with dance and flair

The Council of International Students and Organizations within the Department of International Student and Scholar Services hosted the annual International Dance Competition to celebrate International Students’ Day, a celebration of multiculturalism, diversity, and interconnection.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/11/international-students-day-celebrated-with-dance-and-flair.html

International Students’ Day celebrated with dance and flair

The Council of International Students and Organizations within the Department of International Student and Scholar Services hosted the annual International Dance Competition to celebrate International Students’ Day, a celebration of multiculturalism, diversity, and interconnection.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/11/international-students-day-celebrated-with-dance-and-flair.html


Students’ vibrant artwork adorns Ashe Building walls

A new Undergraduate Student Art Exhibition showcases student work on the first floor of the Ashe Administration Building in the College of Arts and Sciences.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/11/students-vibrant-artwork-adorns-ashe-building-walls.html

Students’ vibrant artwork adorns Ashe Building walls

A new Undergraduate Student Art Exhibition showcases student work on the first floor of the Ashe Administration Building in the College of Arts and Sciences.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/11/students-vibrant-artwork-adorns-ashe-building-walls.html



Alix Earle tells students: ‘Stay true to yourselves’

The University of Miami graduate and social media phenomenon visited the Miami Herbert Business School as a guest lecturer on Wednesday, offering insight on social media strategies and encouraging students to remain authentic to themselves.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/11/alix-earle-tells-students-stay-true-to-yourselves.html

Alix Earle tells students: ‘Stay true to yourselves’

The University of Miami graduate and social media phenomenon visited the Miami Herbert Business School as a guest lecturer on Wednesday, offering insight on social media strategies and encouraging students to remain authentic to themselves.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/11/alix-earle-tells-students-stay-true-to-yourselves.html


Architecture studio course reimagines South Miami

Students enrolled in the urban design class presented proposals that would revitalize a city of South Miami complex and its surrounding areas.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/11/architecture-studio-course-reimagines-south-miami.html

Architecture studio course reimagines South Miami

Students enrolled in the urban design class presented proposals that would revitalize a city of South Miami complex and its surrounding areas.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/11/architecture-studio-course-reimagines-south-miami.html



University trustee Maribel Perez Wadsworth to lead Knight Foundation

Maribel Perez Wadsworth, whose 26-year career with Gannett Media included numerous accomplishments, will take the helm of a foundation that supports the development of engaged and inclusive communities across the nation.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/11/university-trustee-maribel-perez-wadsworth-to-lead-knight-foundation.html

University trustee Maribel Perez Wadsworth to lead Knight Foundation

Maribel Perez Wadsworth, whose 26-year career with Gannett Media included numerous accomplishments, will take the helm of a foundation that supports the development of engaged and inclusive communities across the nation.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/11/university-trustee-maribel-perez-wadsworth-to-lead-knight-foundation.html


Students create documentaries in Antigua, Guatemala

Working with organizations that want to create social impact, a School of Communication course highlighted several local issues in the colonial city with the hope of creating change.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/11/students-create-documentaries-in-antigua-guatemala.html

Students create documentaries in Antigua, Guatemala

Working with organizations that want to create social impact, a School of Communication course highlighted several local issues in the colonial city with the hope of creating change.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/11/students-create-documentaries-in-antigua-guatemala.html


Knowing that you matter promotes health and happiness

Educators explore why mattering is important to each individual, both in feeling valued and adding value.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/11/knowing-that-you-matter-promotes-health-and-happiness.html

Knowing that you matter promotes health and happiness

Educators explore why mattering is important to each individual, both in feeling valued and adding value.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/11/knowing-that-you-matter-promotes-health-and-happiness.html


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