People and Community
Students play pivotal roles developing apps demoed at XR conference
Collaborating with faculty members and researchers, students helped develop and create immersive technology applications that address environmental awareness, the well-being of cancer patients, and the history of a historic Miami neighborhood.
XR conference takes a deep dive into immersive technology
With educators and experts from around the country in attendance, including Imagineers from the Walt Disney Company, the two-day conference explored the different ways extended reality is making an impact in the world.
Edible creations in plain view
Take a front-row seat at the bakery in Centennial Village Dining Hall, where fresh desserts are made daily to satisfy every sweet tooth.
The Future Is Now tour wraps up in NYC
Nearly 350 alumni gathered in New York City for the final stop of the University of Miami Alumni Association’s The Future Is Now tour, celebrating the institution’s centennial momentum and bold vision for the next century.
A community resource with a teaching mission
The University’s Institute for Individual and Family Counseling provides mental health services to the community while serving as a training hub for graduate students pursuing careers in counseling.
Making sense of data
The Open Visualization Academy—a first-of-its-kind platform recently launched by a faculty member at the University of Miami—offers free courses on designing data-backed charts and maps to communicate information more effectively.
The impact and legacy of a master teacher
Eveleen Lorton lived a life of service to teachers, higher education, and the University of Miami, establishing an endowed faculty chair that adds to her incredible legacy.
Emergency notification test scheduled for Wednesday
The Office of Emergency Management will conduct a full system test of the Emergency Notification Network between 12:05 and 12:20 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 11.
Padel fever hits the U
Padel’s popularity is surging on campus and throughout Miami, where a trio of entrepreneurial University of Miami alumni are building covered courts in nearby Coconut Grove.
A ‘major steppingstone’ against Alzheimer’s
In a study that could have important implications for the future therapeutic treatment of Alzheimer’s patients, researchers at the University of Miami using a mouse model have been successful in reversing the loss of blood flow to the brain, one of the early signs of the neurodegenerative disease.
University of Miami Debate Team continues to shine
During the 2025 season, the University of Miami Debate Team brought home three top prizes, along with many other distinctions
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