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People and Community Business Stephen A. Schwarzman, CEO of Blackstone
People and Community Business Stephen A. Schwarzman, CEO of Blackstone
People and Community Business Stephen A. Schwarzman, CEO of Blackstone

Stephen A. Schwarzman, co-founder of the investment firm Blackstone, shared insights on the economy and tips for business owners as part of his Miami Herbert Business School Cobb Leadership Lecture.

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People and Community This aerial image taken with a drone shows homes leveled by the Almeda Fire line at Bear Lake Estates in Phoenix, Ore., on Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2020. (AP Photo/Noah Berger)
People and Community This aerial image taken with a drone shows homes leveled by the Almeda Fire line at Bear Lake Estates in Phoenix, Ore., on Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2020. (AP Photo/Noah Berger)
People and Community This aerial image taken with a drone shows homes leveled by the Almeda Fire line at Bear Lake Estates in Phoenix, Ore., on Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2020. (AP Photo/Noah Berger)

Can managed retreat save lives, homes from the West Coast’s fires?

Rosenstiel School researcher Katharine Mach, who studies the response and adaptation to changing climatic conditions, examines the possibilities of moving people and assets out of harm’s way.

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People and Community This aerial image taken with a drone shows homes leveled by the Almeda Fire line at Bear Lake Estates in Phoenix, Ore., on Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2020. (AP Photo/Noah Berger)
People and Community This aerial image taken with a drone shows homes leveled by the Almeda Fire line at Bear Lake Estates in Phoenix, Ore., on Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2020. (AP Photo/Noah Berger)
People and Community This aerial image taken with a drone shows homes leveled by the Almeda Fire line at Bear Lake Estates in Phoenix, Ore., on Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2020. (AP Photo/Noah Berger)

Can managed retreat save lives, homes from the West Coast’s fires?

Rosenstiel School researcher Katharine Mach, who studies the response and adaptation to changing climatic conditions, examines the possibilities of moving people and assets out of harm’s way.

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People and Community This aerial image taken with a drone shows homes leveled by the Almeda Fire line at Bear Lake Estates in Phoenix, Ore., on Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2020. (AP Photo/Noah Berger)
People and Community This aerial image taken with a drone shows homes leveled by the Almeda Fire line at Bear Lake Estates in Phoenix, Ore., on Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2020. (AP Photo/Noah Berger)
People and Community This aerial image taken with a drone shows homes leveled by the Almeda Fire line at Bear Lake Estates in Phoenix, Ore., on Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2020. (AP Photo/Noah Berger)

Can managed retreat save lives, homes from the West Coast’s fires?

Rosenstiel School researcher Katharine Mach, who studies the response and adaptation to changing climatic conditions, examines the possibilities of moving people and assets out of harm’s way.

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People and Community This aerial image taken with a drone shows homes leveled by the Almeda Fire line at Bear Lake Estates in Phoenix, Ore., on Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2020. (AP Photo/Noah Berger)
People and Community This aerial image taken with a drone shows homes leveled by the Almeda Fire line at Bear Lake Estates in Phoenix, Ore., on Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2020. (AP Photo/Noah Berger)

Can managed retreat save lives, homes from the West Coast’s fires?

Rosenstiel School researcher Katharine Mach, who studies the response and adaptation to changing climatic conditions, examines the possibilities of moving people and assets out of harm’s way.

../stories/2020/09/can-managed-retreat-save-lives,-homes-from-the-west-coasts-fires.html

People and Community Firefighters light a controlled burn along Nacimiento-Fergusson Road to help contain the Dolan Fire near Big Sur, Calif., Friday, Sept. 11, 2020. (AP Photo/Nic Coury)
People and Community Firefighters light a controlled burn along Nacimiento-Fergusson Road to help contain the Dolan Fire near Big Sur, Calif., Friday, Sept. 11, 2020. (AP Photo/Nic Coury)
People and Community Firefighters light a controlled burn along Nacimiento-Fergusson Road to help contain the Dolan Fire near Big Sur, Calif., Friday, Sept. 11, 2020. (AP Photo/Nic Coury)

Is climate change fueling the West Coast’s destructive fires?

As the battle to contain wildfires continues, so does the debate as to how much climate change is exacerbating the blazes. And, University of Miami experts weigh in.

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People and Community Firefighters light a controlled burn along Nacimiento-Fergusson Road to help contain the Dolan Fire near Big Sur, Calif., Friday, Sept. 11, 2020. (AP Photo/Nic Coury)
People and Community Firefighters light a controlled burn along Nacimiento-Fergusson Road to help contain the Dolan Fire near Big Sur, Calif., Friday, Sept. 11, 2020. (AP Photo/Nic Coury)

Is climate change fueling the West Coast’s destructive fires?

As the battle to contain wildfires continues, so does the debate as to how much climate change is exacerbating the blazes. And, University of Miami experts weigh in.

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People and Community Firefighters light a controlled burn along Nacimiento-Fergusson Road to help contain the Dolan Fire near Big Sur, Calif., Friday, Sept. 11, 2020. (AP Photo/Nic Coury)
People and Community Firefighters light a controlled burn along Nacimiento-Fergusson Road to help contain the Dolan Fire near Big Sur, Calif., Friday, Sept. 11, 2020. (AP Photo/Nic Coury)
People and Community Firefighters light a controlled burn along Nacimiento-Fergusson Road to help contain the Dolan Fire near Big Sur, Calif., Friday, Sept. 11, 2020. (AP Photo/Nic Coury)

Is climate change fueling the West Coast’s destructive fires?

As the battle to contain wildfires continues, so does the debate as to how much climate change is exacerbating the blazes. And, University of Miami experts weigh in.

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People and Community First-year student Alex Grayson Westover channeled his passion to commemorate the brave men and women who lost their lives 19 years ago by holding a 9.11-mile ruck—a run or brisk walk carrying a weighted backpack—through the Coral Gables Campus and surrounding neighborhoods.
People and Community First-year student Alex Grayson Westover channeled his passion to commemorate the brave men and women who lost their lives 19 years ago by holding a 9.11-mile ruck—a run or brisk walk carrying a weighted backpack—through the Coral Gables Campus and surrounding neighborhoods.
People and Community First-year student Alex Grayson Westover channeled his passion to commemorate the brave men and women who lost their lives 19 years ago by holding a 9.11-mile ruck—a run or brisk walk carrying a weighted backpack—through the Coral Gables Campus and surrounding neighborhoods.

Student honors victims of 9/11 with a ‘ruck’

First-year student Alex Grayson Westover channeled his passion to commemorate the brave men and women who lost their lives 19 years ago by holding a 9.11-mile ruck—a run or brisk walk carrying a weighted backpack—through the Coral Gables Campus and surrounding neighborhoods.

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People and Community First-year student Alex Grayson Westover channeled his passion to commemorate the brave men and women who lost their lives 19 years ago by holding a 9.11-mile ruck—a run or brisk walk carrying a weighted backpack—through the Coral Gables Campus and surrounding neighborhoods.
People and Community First-year student Alex Grayson Westover channeled his passion to commemorate the brave men and women who lost their lives 19 years ago by holding a 9.11-mile ruck—a run or brisk walk carrying a weighted backpack—through the Coral Gables Campus and surrounding neighborhoods.
People and Community First-year student Alex Grayson Westover channeled his passion to commemorate the brave men and women who lost their lives 19 years ago by holding a 9.11-mile ruck—a run or brisk walk carrying a weighted backpack—through the Coral Gables Campus and surrounding neighborhoods.

Student honors victims of 9/11 with a ‘ruck’

First-year student Alex Grayson Westover channeled his passion to commemorate the brave men and women who lost their lives 19 years ago by holding a 9.11-mile ruck—a run or brisk walk carrying a weighted backpack—through the Coral Gables Campus and surrounding neighborhoods.

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People and Community University of Miami President Julio Frenk and Alberto Carvalho, Superintendent of Miami-Dade County Public Schools
People and Community University of Miami President Julio Frenk and Alberto Carvalho, Superintendent of Miami-Dade County Public Schools
People and Community University of Miami President Julio Frenk and Alberto Carvalho, Superintendent of Miami-Dade County Public Schools

Miami-Dade academic leaders discuss tackling school reopening

University of Miami President Julio Frenk and Miami-Dade Public Schools Superintendent Alberto Carvalho spoke to business leaders from the Miami-Dade Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday.

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People and Community University of Miami President Julio Frenk and Alberto Carvalho, Superintendent of Miami-Dade County Public Schools
People and Community University of Miami President Julio Frenk and Alberto Carvalho, Superintendent of Miami-Dade County Public Schools
People and Community University of Miami President Julio Frenk and Alberto Carvalho, Superintendent of Miami-Dade County Public Schools

Miami-Dade academic leaders discuss tackling school reopening

University of Miami President Julio Frenk and Miami-Dade Public Schools Superintendent Alberto Carvalho spoke to business leaders from the Miami-Dade Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday.

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People and Community The Big Election Course teaches a large group of students and welcome big-name guests. Joseph Uscinski, an associate professor of political science who co-teaches the class with professor Casey Klofstad and political consultant Fernand Amandi of Bendixen & Amandi International.
People and Community The Big Election Course teaches a large group of students and welcome big-name guests. Joseph Uscinski, an associate professor of political science who co-teaches the class with professor Casey Klofstad and political consultant Fernand Amandi of Bendixen & Amandi International.
People and Community The Big Election Course teaches a large group of students and welcome big-name guests. Joseph Uscinski, an associate professor of political science who co-teaches the class with professor Casey Klofstad and political consultant Fernand Amandi of Bendixen & Amandi International.

Florida may hold the key to the 2020 presidential election

Experts in the Department of Political Science’s 2020 election class explain why all eyes may be on Florida leading up to Nov. 3.

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People and Community The Big Election Course teaches a large group of students and welcome big-name guests. Joseph Uscinski, an associate professor of political science who co-teaches the class with professor Casey Klofstad and political consultant Fernand Amandi of Bendixen & Amandi International.
People and Community The Big Election Course teaches a large group of students and welcome big-name guests. Joseph Uscinski, an associate professor of political science who co-teaches the class with professor Casey Klofstad and political consultant Fernand Amandi of Bendixen & Amandi International.
People and Community The Big Election Course teaches a large group of students and welcome big-name guests. Joseph Uscinski, an associate professor of political science who co-teaches the class with professor Casey Klofstad and political consultant Fernand Amandi of Bendixen & Amandi International.

Florida may hold the key to the 2020 presidential election

Experts in the Department of Political Science’s 2020 election class explain why all eyes may be on Florida leading up to Nov. 3.

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People and Community Lauren Markwith on the sidelines for Inter Miami
People and Community Lauren Markwith on the sidelines for Inter Miami
People and Community Lauren Markwith on the sidelines for Inter Miami
People and Community Lauren Markwith on the sidelines for Inter Miami

Alumna pivots from the pitch to team communications

Lauren Markwith played four years with Miami Hurricanes soccer. Now, she is on staff for Inter Miami—one of Major League Soccer’s newest clubs.

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People and Community
Sierra Domb, senior majoring in Communications Studies founded the Visual Snow Initiative in July 2018.
People and Community Sierra Domb, senior majoring in Communications Studies founded the Visual Snow Initiative in July 2018.

University student creates nonprofit to support research on Visual Snow Syndrome

Sierra Domb uses her communications skills to raise awareness of and funding for studies on a sensory-altering neurological condition.

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People and Community
Stephen A. Schwarzman, CEO of Blackstone
People and Community Stephen A. Schwarzman, CEO of Blackstone

Blackstone CEO to share insights on global investment strategy

Stephen A. Schwarzman, a philanthropist and the CEO, chairman, and co-founder of Blackstone, is the keynote speaker for the Cobb Leadership Lecture Series on Sept. 17.

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People and Community
Lauren Book on the legislative floor
Lauren Book on the legislative floor
Lauren Book on the legislative floor
People and Community Lauren Book on the legislative floor

Lauren Book uses her personal power to prevent sexual abuse

From victim to thriving survivor, the Florida senator and alumna educates, protects, and helps children heal.

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People and Community
Lauren Book on the legislative floor
Lauren Book on the legislative floor
Lauren Book on the legislative floor
People and Community Lauren Book on the legislative floor

Lauren Book uses her personal power to prevent sexual abuse

From victim to thriving survivor, the Florida senator and alumna educates, protects, and helps children heal.

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People and Community
Graphic depicting academic strike for racial justice
Graphic depicting academic strike for racial justice
Graphic depicting academic strike for racial justice
People and Community Graphic depicting academic strike for racial justice

Scholar Strike unites campuses in a stand against racial injustice

Held at colleges and universities across the country, the two-day event featured direct action and teach-in activities to amplify Black voices and explore ways to dismantle racism.

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People and Community
Graphic depicting academic strike for racial justice
Graphic depicting academic strike for racial justice
Graphic depicting academic strike for racial justice
People and Community Graphic depicting academic strike for racial justice

Scholar Strike unites campuses in a stand against racial injustice

Held at colleges and universities across the country, the two-day event featured direct action and teach-in activities to amplify Black voices and explore ways to dismantle racism.

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People and Community Students walk past the U statue in a blur.
People and Community Students walk past the U statue in a blur.
People and Community Students walk past the U statue in a blur.
People and Community Students walk past the U statue in a blur.

Group hosts football-season opener to boost ’Cane spirits

Category 5, the University of Miami’s spirit programming board, leads its first-ever pregame kickoff event on the intramural fields.

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Students walk past the U statue in a blur.
Students walk past the U statue in a blur.
Students walk past the U statue in a blur.
People and Community Students walk past the U statue in a blur.

Group hosts football-season opener to boost ’Cane spirits

Category 5, the University of Miami’s spirit programming board, leads its first-ever pregame kickoff event on the intramural fields.

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People and Community Jaelan Phillips. Photo courtesy University of Miami Athletics
People and Community Jaelan Phillips. Photo courtesy University of Miami Athletics
People and Community Jaelan Phillips. Photo courtesy University of Miami Athletics
People and Community Jaelan Phillips. Photo courtesy University of Miami Athletics

For ’Canes defensive lineman, playing field includes football and music

Jaelan Phillips explains how recuperating from an accident gave him time to realize his love for music.

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Jaelan Phillips. Photo courtesy University of Miami Athletics
Jaelan Phillips. Photo courtesy University of Miami Athletics
Jaelan Phillips. Photo courtesy University of Miami Athletics
People and Community Jaelan Phillips. Photo courtesy University of Miami Athletics

For ’Canes defensive lineman, playing field includes football and music

Jaelan Phillips explains how recuperating from an accident gave him time to realize his love for music.

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People and Community
The song, “Lockdown My Town,” was inspired by the stay home orders enacted by many states during the spring.
The song, “Lockdown My Town,” was inspired by the stay home orders enacted by many states during the spring.
The song, “Lockdown My Town,” was inspired by the stay home orders enacted by many states during the spring.
People and Community The song, “Lockdown My Town,” was inspired by the stay home orders enacted by many states during the spring.

University chaplain inspired to pen song about the pandemic

Kevin John Simon was moved by the lack of people on campus and rising unemployment numbers when he wrote “Lockdown My Town.”

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People and Community
The song, “Lockdown My Town,” was inspired by the stay home orders enacted by many states during the spring.
The song, “Lockdown My Town,” was inspired by the stay home orders enacted by many states during the spring.
The song, “Lockdown My Town,” was inspired by the stay home orders enacted by many states during the spring.
People and Community The song, “Lockdown My Town,” was inspired by the stay home orders enacted by many states during the spring.

University chaplain inspired to pen song about the pandemic

Kevin John Simon was moved by the lack of people on campus and rising unemployment numbers when he wrote “Lockdown My Town.”

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Alumnus Nitin Agrawal has started an educational technology company to help international students stay and work in the United States.
People and Community Alumnus Nitin Agrawal has started an educational technology company to help international students stay and work in the United States.

International student was motivated to help others in his shoes

Alumnus Nitin Agrawal started an educational technology company to assist students from abroad to stay and work in the United States.

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People and Community
Alumnus Nitin Agrawal has started an educational technology company to help international students stay and work in the United States.
Alumnus Nitin Agrawal has started an educational technology company to help international students stay and work in the United States.
Alumnus Nitin Agrawal has started an educational technology company to help international students stay and work in the United States.
People and Community Alumnus Nitin Agrawal has started an educational technology company to help international students stay and work in the United States.

International student was motivated to help others in his shoes

Alumnus Nitin Agrawal started an educational technology company to assist students from abroad to stay and work in the United States.

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Pandemic vocabulary word cloud
Pandemic vocabulary word cloud
Pandemic vocabulary word cloud
People and Community Pandemic vocabulary word cloud

Pandemic popularizes a plethora of words, phrases

The global coronavirus has quickly transformed our language to include many words and phrases that were not part of our daily vocabulary, such as "social distancing" and "quarantine."

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Pandemic vocabulary word cloud
Pandemic vocabulary word cloud
Pandemic vocabulary word cloud
People and Community Pandemic vocabulary word cloud

Pandemic popularizes a plethora of words, phrases

The global coronavirus has quickly transformed our language to include many words and phrases that were not part of our daily vocabulary, such as "social distancing" and "quarantine."

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