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People and Community Health and Medicine An exterior view of the Herbert Wellness Center on the Coral Gables Campus. Photo: TJ Lievonen/University of Miami
People and Community Health and Medicine An exterior view of the Herbert Wellness Center on the Coral Gables Campus. Photo: TJ Lievonen/University of Miami
People and Community Health and Medicine An exterior view of the Herbert Wellness Center on the Coral Gables Campus. Photo: TJ Lievonen/University of Miami

UHealth has received a limited quantity of vaccines for distribution to University of Miami students beginning today. Those who are interested in receiving the vaccine must opt in through CaneLink as soon as possible.

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People and Community Dog at balcony looking at city view wishing to go for walk outside
People and Community Dog at balcony looking at city view wishing to go for walk outside
People and Community Dog at balcony looking at city view wishing to go for walk outside

Heading back to the office? Get your pets ready for the change

Philosophy chair Mark Rowlands, who has written a range of books exploring animal sensitivity and awareness, reminds us that keeping our pet’s routine in mind as we transition back to the office may well preserve peace in the household and prevent ruffling any fur.

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People and Community Dog at balcony looking at city view wishing to go for walk outside
People and Community Dog at balcony looking at city view wishing to go for walk outside
People and Community Dog at balcony looking at city view wishing to go for walk outside

Heading back to the office? Get your pets ready for the change

Philosophy chair Mark Rowlands, who has written a range of books exploring animal sensitivity and awareness, reminds us that keeping our pet’s routine in mind as we transition back to the office may well preserve peace in the household and prevent ruffling any fur.

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People and Community Dog at balcony looking at city view wishing to go for walk outside
People and Community Dog at balcony looking at city view wishing to go for walk outside
People and Community Dog at balcony looking at city view wishing to go for walk outside

Heading back to the office? Get your pets ready for the change

Philosophy chair Mark Rowlands, who has written a range of books exploring animal sensitivity and awareness, reminds us that keeping our pet’s routine in mind as we transition back to the office may well preserve peace in the household and prevent ruffling any fur.

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People and Community Dog at balcony looking at city view wishing to go for walk outside
People and Community Dog at balcony looking at city view wishing to go for walk outside

Heading back to the office? Get your pets ready for the change

Philosophy chair Mark Rowlands, who has written a range of books exploring animal sensitivity and awareness, reminds us that keeping our pet’s routine in mind as we transition back to the office may well preserve peace in the household and prevent ruffling any fur.

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People and Community Miles Wohl a junior studying business administration and management.
People and Community Miles Wohl a junior studying business administration and management.
People and Community Miles Wohl a junior studying business administration and management.

Dedication memorializes Holocaust victims

On Holocaust Remembrance Day, UM Hillel, the University’s Jewish student organization, hosted a name-reading ceremony on campus to honor the children who died during the World War II genocide.

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People and Community Miles Wohl a junior studying business administration and management.
People and Community Miles Wohl a junior studying business administration and management.

Dedication memorializes Holocaust victims

On Holocaust Remembrance Day, UM Hillel, the University’s Jewish student organization, hosted a name-reading ceremony on campus to honor the children who died during the World War II genocide.

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People and Community Miles Wohl a junior studying business administration and management.
People and Community Miles Wohl a junior studying business administration and management.
People and Community Miles Wohl a junior studying business administration and management.

Dedication memorializes Holocaust victims

On Holocaust Remembrance Day, UM Hillel, the University’s Jewish student organization, hosted a name-reading ceremony on campus to honor the children who died during the World War II genocide.

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People and Community University of Miami President Julio Frenk
People and Community University of Miami President Julio Frenk
People and Community University of Miami President Julio Frenk

Frenk receives honorary doctoral degree

For “his work as an extraordinary health practitioner, scientist, politician, academic, and a truly model citizen in the Americas,” the University president was lauded by The University of the West Indies.

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People and Community University of Miami President Julio Frenk
People and Community University of Miami President Julio Frenk
People and Community University of Miami President Julio Frenk

Frenk receives honorary doctoral degree

For “his work as an extraordinary health practitioner, scientist, politician, academic, and a truly model citizen in the Americas,” the University president was lauded by The University of the West Indies.

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People and Community The U Creates Spotlight Series branding
People and Community The U Creates Spotlight Series branding
People and Community The U Creates Spotlight Series branding

‘Intense life experiences’ drive student’s creativity

Jasmine Ortiz, a junior majoring in muscianship, artistry development, and entrepreneurship, hopes to one day merge her passion for music with her love for advocacy.

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People and Community The U Creates Spotlight Series branding
People and Community The U Creates Spotlight Series branding
People and Community The U Creates Spotlight Series branding

‘Intense life experiences’ drive student’s creativity

Jasmine Ortiz, a junior majoring in muscianship, artistry development, and entrepreneurship, hopes to one day merge her passion for music with her love for advocacy.

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People and Community The Shalala Student Center from across Lake Osceola. PHOTO: Mariano Copello/University of Miami
People and Community The Shalala Student Center from across Lake Osceola. PHOTO: Mariano Copello/University of Miami
People and Community The Shalala Student Center from across Lake Osceola. PHOTO: Mariano Copello/University of Miami

Recipients of inaugural racial justice grants announced

As part of President Julio Frenk’s ongoing commitment to combat institutionalized and systemic anti-Black racism on campus and in South Florida, the Office of Civic and Community Engagement, Multicultural Student Affairs, and the Butler Center for Service and Leadership launched the Racial Justice Pilot Grant Program.

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People and Community The Shalala Student Center from across Lake Osceola. PHOTO: Mariano Copello/University of Miami
People and Community The Shalala Student Center from across Lake Osceola. PHOTO: Mariano Copello/University of Miami
People and Community The Shalala Student Center from across Lake Osceola. PHOTO: Mariano Copello/University of Miami

Recipients of inaugural racial justice grants announced

As part of President Julio Frenk’s ongoing commitment to combat institutionalized and systemic anti-Black racism on campus and in South Florida, the Office of Civic and Community Engagement, Multicultural Student Affairs, and the Butler Center for Service and Leadership launched the Racial Justice Pilot Grant Program.

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People and Community Charles Eckman, dean of University of Miami Libraries. Photo: Evan Garcia/University of Miami
People and Community Charles Eckman, dean of University of Miami Libraries. Photo: Evan Garcia/University of Miami
People and Community Charles Eckman, dean of University of Miami Libraries. Photo: Evan Garcia/University of Miami
People and Community Charles Eckman, dean of University of Miami Libraries. Photo: Evan Garcia/University of Miami

School Library Month boosts awareness

Charles Eckman, the University’s top librarian, discusses topics relevant to his occupation and elevates knowledge about the profession.

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People and Community
Concept art for gender pain stereotypes
People and Community Concept art for gender pain stereotypes

Research identifies gender bias in estimation of patients’ pain

A new study suggests that when men and women express the same amount of hurt, women’s pain is considered less intense based on stereotypes.

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People and Community
Woman stands on scale
People and Community Woman stands on scale

Many are confronting pandemic weight gain

Research has found that some individuals who followed lockdown restrictions gained up to 20 pounds during the past year. According to sociologists and other health experts, anxiety, fear, and sadness caused by social isolation contributed to the extra bulk.

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People and Community
Raphael Bostic, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta
Raphael Bostic, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta
Raphael Bostic, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta
People and Community Raphael Bostic, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta

Atlanta Fed president shares bank’s measures to reset the economy

The president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta highlighted the importance of creating jobs, especially those that foster an inclusive economy, as critical to economic recovery.

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People and Community
Raphael Bostic, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta
Raphael Bostic, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta
Raphael Bostic, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta
People and Community Raphael Bostic, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta

Atlanta Fed president shares bank’s measures to reset the economy

The president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta highlighted the importance of creating jobs, especially those that foster an inclusive economy, as critical to economic recovery.

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People and Community
Text treatment for Courageous Conversations
Text treatment for Courageous Conversations
Text treatment for Courageous Conversations
People and Community Text treatment for Courageous Conversations

Discussion focuses on amplifying AAPI voices, addressing anti-Asian violence

The Student Government and the Office of the President hosted a second Courageous Conversations, an online series event, dedicated to providing an outlet for honest dialogue about the difficulties the Asian American Pacific Islander community has been facing.

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People and Community
Text treatment for Courageous Conversations
Text treatment for Courageous Conversations
Text treatment for Courageous Conversations
People and Community Text treatment for Courageous Conversations

Discussion focuses on amplifying AAPI voices, addressing anti-Asian violence

The Student Government and the Office of the President hosted a second Courageous Conversations, an online series event, dedicated to providing an outlet for honest dialogue about the difficulties the Asian American Pacific Islander community has been facing.

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People and Community Erisa Hines Stilley
People and Community Erisa Hines Stilley
People and Community Erisa Hines Stilley
People and Community Erisa Hines Stilley

Alumna aids rover’s daring descent to another world

University of Miami graduate Erisa Hines Stilley, a NASA engineer on the Mars 2020 mission, helped lead the entry, descent, and landing team for the space agency’s most sophisticated robotic rover, which is currently looking for signs of ancient life on the red planet.

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People and Community
Erisa Hines Stilley
Erisa Hines Stilley
Erisa Hines Stilley
People and Community Erisa Hines Stilley

Alumna aids rover’s daring descent to another world

University of Miami graduate Erisa Hines Stilley, a NASA engineer on the Mars 2020 mission, helped lead the entry, descent, and landing team for the space agency’s most sophisticated robotic rover, which is currently looking for signs of ancient life on the red planet.

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People and Community UM Libraries
People and Community UM Libraries
People and Community UM Libraries
People and Community UM Libraries

April guide to the arts at the U

Check out this comprehensive preview of arts-related events happening this month on and off campus.

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People and Community
UM Libraries
UM Libraries
UM Libraries
People and Community UM Libraries

April guide to the arts at the U

Check out this comprehensive preview of arts-related events happening this month on and off campus.

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People and Community
UHealth registered nurse Barbara Terras gives Hialeah resident Martha Ferran her COVID-19 vaccine, as UHealth registered nurse Diana Mejías assists her. Photo: Evan Garcia/University of Miami
UHealth registered nurse Barbara Terras gives Hialeah resident Martha Ferran her COVID-19 vaccine, as UHealth registered nurse Diana Mejías assists her. Photo: Evan Garcia/University of Miami
UHealth registered nurse Barbara Terras gives Hialeah resident Martha Ferran her COVID-19 vaccine, as UHealth registered nurse Diana Mejías assists her. Photo: Evan Garcia/University of Miami
People and Community UHealth registered nurse Barbara Terras gives Hialeah resident Martha Ferran her COVID-19 vaccine, as UHealth registered nurse Diana Mejías assists her. Photo: Evan Garcia/University of Miami

Mobile clinic takes vaccines to underserved areas

The UHealth Pediatric Mobile Clinic is now offering the COVID-19 inoculations to adult family members of their patients in disadvantaged communities throughout Miami-Dade County.

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People and Community
UHealth registered nurse Barbara Terras gives Hialeah resident Martha Ferran her COVID-19 vaccine, as UHealth registered nurse Diana Mejías assists her. Photo: Evan Garcia/University of Miami
UHealth registered nurse Barbara Terras gives Hialeah resident Martha Ferran her COVID-19 vaccine, as UHealth registered nurse Diana Mejías assists her. Photo: Evan Garcia/University of Miami
UHealth registered nurse Barbara Terras gives Hialeah resident Martha Ferran her COVID-19 vaccine, as UHealth registered nurse Diana Mejías assists her. Photo: Evan Garcia/University of Miami
People and Community UHealth registered nurse Barbara Terras gives Hialeah resident Martha Ferran her COVID-19 vaccine, as UHealth registered nurse Diana Mejías assists her. Photo: Evan Garcia/University of Miami

Mobile clinic takes vaccines to underserved areas

The UHealth Pediatric Mobile Clinic is now offering the COVID-19 inoculations to adult family members of their patients in disadvantaged communities throughout Miami-Dade County.

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People and Community
First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt, celebrating her 60th birthday, broadcasts from the White House in Washington, D.C., on Oct. 11, 1944. The first lady is urging attendance at an exhibition of paintings by servicemen, "The Army at War," which will tour the country as part of the upcoming war bond campaign. (AP Photo)
People and Community First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt, celebrating her 60th birthday, broadcasts from the White House in Washington, D.C., on Oct. 11, 1944. The first lady is urging attendance at an exhibition of paintings by servicemen, "The Army at War," which will tour the country as part of the upcoming war bond campaign. (AP Photo)

First ladies uniquely shape US history

Despite the constraints of societal mores and complex family dynamics, a number of presidents’ wives have left a lasting impact on the country, advancing women’s rights and other signature causes while reflecting the changing dimensions of women’s power and potential.

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People and Community
First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt, celebrating her 60th birthday, broadcasts from the White House in Washington, D.C., on Oct. 11, 1944. The first lady is urging attendance at an exhibition of paintings by servicemen, "The Army at War," which will tour the country as part of the upcoming war bond campaign. (AP Photo)
First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt, celebrating her 60th birthday, broadcasts from the White House in Washington, D.C., on Oct. 11, 1944. The first lady is urging attendance at an exhibition of paintings by servicemen, "The Army at War," which will tour the country as part of the upcoming war bond campaign. (AP Photo)
First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt, celebrating her 60th birthday, broadcasts from the White House in Washington, D.C., on Oct. 11, 1944. The first lady is urging attendance at an exhibition of paintings by servicemen, "The Army at War," which will tour the country as part of the upcoming war bond campaign. (AP Photo)
People and Community First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt, celebrating her 60th birthday, broadcasts from the White House in Washington, D.C., on Oct. 11, 1944. The first lady is urging attendance at an exhibition of paintings by servicemen, "The Army at War," which will tour the country as part of the upcoming war bond campaign. (AP Photo)

First ladies uniquely shape US history

Despite the constraints of societal mores and complex family dynamics, a number of presidents’ wives have left a lasting impact on the country, advancing women’s rights and other signature causes while reflecting the changing dimensions of women’s power and potential.

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People and Community
Aarti Madhu
Aarti Madhu
Aarti Madhu
People and Community Aarti Madhu

Student organization tackles gender disparity

As Women’s History Month comes to a close, the University of Miami chapter of the Girl Up group continues to make strides to help advance women and girls locally and internationally.

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People and Community
Aarti Madhu
Aarti Madhu
Aarti Madhu
People and Community Aarti Madhu

Student organization tackles gender disparity

As Women’s History Month comes to a close, the University of Miami chapter of the Girl Up group continues to make strides to help advance women and girls locally and internationally.

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