People and Community
Leaders discuss how to stay on track amid a crisis
Some of South Florida’s top leaders—including University of Miami President Julio Frenk and Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava—joined a panel discussion and shared their own methods for staying focused with the University’s mindfulness experts, psychology professor Amishi Jha and law professor Scott Rogers.
Actor, social media sensation tells students, ‘be kind to yourself’
Best known for his role as Josh on Nickelodeon’s popular “Drake & Josh” television series, Josh Peck engaged in a lively dialogue with students on Oct. 21 as part of the Student Government’s What Matters to U speaker series.
Student examines resilience with a personal lens
Ruth Gaelle St. Fleur grew up in Haiti where she had to overcome several obstacles, and she is now exploring the trait of resilience in cancer survivors as part of her doctorate research.
Prado elected to the National Academy of Medicine
Guillermo “Willy” Prado, vice provost for faculty affairs, dean of the Graduate School, and professor of nursing and health studies, is recognized by the prestigious National Academy of Medicine for his scholarship in prevention science.
University’s World Food Day serves up edibles from farm to table
University departments joined forces to not only bring awareness to world hunger, malnutrition, and poverty but to also heighten awareness and support for sustainable food systems in our local communities and beyond.
University community remembers the life, legacy of Colin Powell
Powell became the nation’s first Black national security advisor, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and U.S. secretary of state.
‘Journalism Peace Prize’ highlights the risks, roles of journalists
School of Communication professor Sallie Hughes stresses the importance of journalism as an institution following The Nobel Peace Prize announcement, which recognized the professional and personal sacrifices of journalists Dmitry Muratov of Russia and Maria Ressa of the Philippines.
After 50 years, Walt Disney World still casts a spell on Florida
In 1971, the entertainment resort complex opened its doors in Lake Buena Vista, ushering in an era of remarkable financial growth in the state. And five decades later, its magic continues to boost tourism and the economy.
Cuban Heritage Collection to host fourth New Directions Conference
More than 40 experts on Cuba will convene virtually to discuss relevant topics to the island nation and its exile community, including social media, the arts, and the role of race in the dissident movement.
Inspire U program celebrates 10th anniversary
The mentorship program, which is housed under the School of Education and Human Development, brings together University of Miami students with Booker T. Washington Senior High School students to learn about college life and share life experiences.
Medical experts: Flu vaccines have many benefits, few side-effects
University of Miami physicians urge everyone, including students, faculty, and staff to get vaccinated against the flu—and COVID-19—to protect themselves, their families, and the community at-large.
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