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People and Community Zakera Azizi
People and Community Zakera Azizi
People and Community Zakera Azizi

Zakera Azizi, the beneficiary of a special University of Miami Patti and Allan Herbert Business School master’s degree scholarship for Afghani students, has teamed up with an international organization to offer an online English class for women in Afghanistan—whose education was recently banned.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/02/alumna-keeps-the-candle-of-hope-burning-for-afghani-women.html

People and Community Scott Sundby
People and Community Scott Sundby
People and Community Scott Sundby

Law professor studies the decision-making process of capital murder juries

Recently named the inaugural Robert C. Josefsberg Chair in Criminal Justice Advocacy, law professor Scott Sundby has overseen the interviewing of more than 200 jurors, examining what goes into the process of 12 people who will make a life-or-death decision.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/02/law-professor-studies-the-decision-making-process-of-capital-murder-juries.html

People and Community Scott Sundby
People and Community Scott Sundby
People and Community Scott Sundby

Law professor studies the decision-making process of capital murder juries

Recently named the inaugural Robert C. Josefsberg Chair in Criminal Justice Advocacy, law professor Scott Sundby has overseen the interviewing of more than 200 jurors, examining what goes into the process of 12 people who will make a life-or-death decision.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/02/law-professor-studies-the-decision-making-process-of-capital-murder-juries.html

People and Community Scott Sundby
People and Community Scott Sundby
People and Community Scott Sundby

Law professor studies the decision-making process of capital murder juries

Recently named the inaugural Robert C. Josefsberg Chair in Criminal Justice Advocacy, law professor Scott Sundby has overseen the interviewing of more than 200 jurors, examining what goes into the process of 12 people who will make a life-or-death decision.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/02/law-professor-studies-the-decision-making-process-of-capital-murder-juries.html

People and Community Scott Sundby
People and Community Scott Sundby

Law professor studies the decision-making process of capital murder juries

Recently named the inaugural Robert C. Josefsberg Chair in Criminal Justice Advocacy, law professor Scott Sundby has overseen the interviewing of more than 200 jurors, examining what goes into the process of 12 people who will make a life-or-death decision.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/02/law-professor-studies-the-decision-making-process-of-capital-murder-juries.html

People and Community The University community came together this evening to honor the life of Tyre Nichols in a vigil presented by the Black Student Leadership Caucus, the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs, and various student organizations.
People and Community The University community came together this evening to honor the life of Tyre Nichols in a vigil presented by the Black Student Leadership Caucus, the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs, and various student organizations.
People and Community The University community came together this evening to honor the life of Tyre Nichols in a vigil presented by the Black Student Leadership Caucus, the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs, and various student organizations.

University community gathers for vigil to honor Tyre Nichols

The commemoration, presented by the Black Student Leadership Caucus, the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs, and other student organizations, also cultivated university-wide discussions on police brutality and racial inequality.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/02/university-community-gathers-for-vigil-to-honor-tyre-nichols.html

People and Community The University community came together this evening to honor the life of Tyre Nichols in a vigil presented by the Black Student Leadership Caucus, the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs, and various student organizations.
People and Community The University community came together this evening to honor the life of Tyre Nichols in a vigil presented by the Black Student Leadership Caucus, the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs, and various student organizations.

University community gathers for vigil to honor Tyre Nichols

The commemoration, presented by the Black Student Leadership Caucus, the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs, and other student organizations, also cultivated university-wide discussions on police brutality and racial inequality.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/02/university-community-gathers-for-vigil-to-honor-tyre-nichols.html

People and Community The University community came together this evening to honor the life of Tyre Nichols in a vigil presented by the Black Student Leadership Caucus, the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs, and various student organizations.
People and Community The University community came together this evening to honor the life of Tyre Nichols in a vigil presented by the Black Student Leadership Caucus, the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs, and various student organizations.
People and Community The University community came together this evening to honor the life of Tyre Nichols in a vigil presented by the Black Student Leadership Caucus, the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs, and various student organizations.

University community gathers for vigil to honor Tyre Nichols

The commemoration, presented by the Black Student Leadership Caucus, the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs, and other student organizations, also cultivated university-wide discussions on police brutality and racial inequality.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/02/university-community-gathers-for-vigil-to-honor-tyre-nichols.html

People and Community A man searches for people in a destroyed building in Adana, Turkey, Monday, Feb. 6, 2023. A powerful quake has knocked down multiple buildings in southeast Turkey and Syria and many casualties are feared. (AP Photo/Khalil Hamra)
People and Community A man searches for people in a destroyed building in Adana, Turkey, Monday, Feb. 6, 2023. A powerful quake has knocked down multiple buildings in southeast Turkey and Syria and many casualties are feared. (AP Photo/Khalil Hamra)
People and Community A man searches for people in a destroyed building in Adana, Turkey, Monday, Feb. 6, 2023. A powerful quake has knocked down multiple buildings in southeast Turkey and Syria and many casualties are feared. (AP Photo/Khalil Hamra)

Devastating earthquake evokes memories of ’99 tragedy in Turkey

University of Miami College of Engineering faculty members Nurcin Celik and Derin Ural lived through the 1999 temblor that struck near the Turkish city of Izmit. They stand ready to offer their expertise in the aftermath of Monday’s disaster.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/02/devastating-earthquake-evokes-memories-of-99-tragedy-in-turkey.html

People and Community A man searches for people in a destroyed building in Adana, Turkey, Monday, Feb. 6, 2023. A powerful quake has knocked down multiple buildings in southeast Turkey and Syria and many casualties are feared. (AP Photo/Khalil Hamra)
People and Community A man searches for people in a destroyed building in Adana, Turkey, Monday, Feb. 6, 2023. A powerful quake has knocked down multiple buildings in southeast Turkey and Syria and many casualties are feared. (AP Photo/Khalil Hamra)
People and Community A man searches for people in a destroyed building in Adana, Turkey, Monday, Feb. 6, 2023. A powerful quake has knocked down multiple buildings in southeast Turkey and Syria and many casualties are feared. (AP Photo/Khalil Hamra)

Devastating earthquake evokes memories of ’99 tragedy in Turkey

University of Miami College of Engineering faculty members Nurcin Celik and Derin Ural lived through the 1999 temblor that struck near the Turkish city of Izmit. They stand ready to offer their expertise in the aftermath of Monday’s disaster.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/02/devastating-earthquake-evokes-memories-of-99-tragedy-in-turkey.html

People and Community A hiring sign is displayed at a Chipotle restaurant in Schaumburg, Ill., Monday, Jan. 30, 2023. America’s employers added a robust 517,000 jobs in January, a surprisingly strong gain in the face of the Federal Reserve’s aggressive drive to slow growth and tame inflation with higher interest rates. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
People and Community A hiring sign is displayed at a Chipotle restaurant in Schaumburg, Ill., Monday, Jan. 30, 2023. America’s employers added a robust 517,000 jobs in January, a surprisingly strong gain in the face of the Federal Reserve’s aggressive drive to slow growth and tame inflation with higher interest rates. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
People and Community A hiring sign is displayed at a Chipotle restaurant in Schaumburg, Ill., Monday, Jan. 30, 2023. America’s employers added a robust 517,000 jobs in January, a surprisingly strong gain in the face of the Federal Reserve’s aggressive drive to slow growth and tame inflation with higher interest rates. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Impressive job gains point to stabilizing economy

Strong gains and fluctuations in the labor market are indicators of a vibrant, growing economy stabilizing from the pandemic and are not drivers of inflationary trends as many economists suggest, according to a Miami Herbert Business School economist.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/02/impressive-job-gains-point-to-stabilizing-economy.html

People and Community A hiring sign is displayed at a Chipotle restaurant in Schaumburg, Ill., Monday, Jan. 30, 2023. America’s employers added a robust 517,000 jobs in January, a surprisingly strong gain in the face of the Federal Reserve’s aggressive drive to slow growth and tame inflation with higher interest rates. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
People and Community A hiring sign is displayed at a Chipotle restaurant in Schaumburg, Ill., Monday, Jan. 30, 2023. America’s employers added a robust 517,000 jobs in January, a surprisingly strong gain in the face of the Federal Reserve’s aggressive drive to slow growth and tame inflation with higher interest rates. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
People and Community A hiring sign is displayed at a Chipotle restaurant in Schaumburg, Ill., Monday, Jan. 30, 2023. America’s employers added a robust 517,000 jobs in January, a surprisingly strong gain in the face of the Federal Reserve’s aggressive drive to slow growth and tame inflation with higher interest rates. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Impressive job gains point to stabilizing economy

Strong gains and fluctuations in the labor market are indicators of a vibrant, growing economy stabilizing from the pandemic and are not drivers of inflationary trends as many economists suggest, according to a Miami Herbert Business School economist.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/02/impressive-job-gains-point-to-stabilizing-economy.html

People and Community Climate conference
People and Community Climate conference
People and Community Climate conference

Climate conference explores ways to reduce carbon footprint at colleges

The University of Miami is welcoming leaders from institutions across the nation this week at the Higher Education Climate Leadership Summit to share ideas on combating the climate crisis.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/02/climate-conference-explores-ways-to-reduce-carbon-footprint-at-colleges.html

People and Community Climate conference
People and Community Climate conference
People and Community Climate conference

Climate conference explores ways to reduce carbon footprint at colleges

The University of Miami is welcoming leaders from institutions across the nation this week at the Higher Education Climate Leadership Summit to share ideas on combating the climate crisis.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/02/climate-conference-explores-ways-to-reduce-carbon-footprint-at-colleges.html

People and Community Alex Elle, a New York Times bestselling author and restorative writing teacher, shared her thoughts during the Students of Color Symposium on Saturday about the significance of protecting your mental health and practicing well-being.
People and Community Alex Elle, a New York Times bestselling author and restorative writing teacher, shared her thoughts during the Students of Color Symposium on Saturday about the significance of protecting your mental health and practicing well-being.
People and Community Alex Elle, a New York Times bestselling author and restorative writing teacher, shared her thoughts during the Students of Color Symposium on Saturday about the significance of protecting your mental health and practicing well-being.
People and Community Alex Elle, a New York Times bestselling author and restorative writing teacher, shared her thoughts during the Students of Color Symposium on Saturday about the significance of protecting your mental health and practicing well-being.

Author encourages audience to ‘get curious about what lights you up’

Alex Elle, a New York Times bestselling author and restorative writing teacher, shared her thoughts during the Students of Color Symposium on Saturday about the significance of protecting your mental health and practicing well-being.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/02/author-encourages-audience-to-get-curious-about-what-lights-you-up.html

People and Community
Peru
People and Community Peru

What’s fueling the political crisis in Peru?

Peruvian students at the University of Miami offer their opinions regarding the struggle between democracy and corruption in the South American country.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/02/whats-fueling-the-political-crisis-in-peru.html

People and Community
Former U.S. Ambassador to Israel, Martin Indyk
People and Community Former U.S. Ambassador to Israel, Martin Indyk

Former ambassador to share insights from Kissinger interview

In his latest book, “Master of the Game,” former U.S. Ambassador to Israel Martin Indyk spent time interviewing former U.S. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger about how he brokered peace in the Middle East during the 1970s.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/02/former-ambassador-to-share-insights-from-kissinger-interview.html

People and Community
Deepfakes
Deepfakes
Deepfakes
People and Community Deepfakes

Can you spot a deepfake?

University of Miami researchers familiar with artificial intelligence technology offer their opinions about a phenomenon—the posting of images or videos that have been manipulated—that is becoming more prevalent online.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/02/can-you-spot-a-deepfake.html

People and Community
Deepfakes
Deepfakes
Deepfakes
People and Community Deepfakes

Can you spot a deepfake?

University of Miami researchers familiar with artificial intelligence technology offer their opinions about a phenomenon—the posting of images or videos that have been manipulated—that is becoming more prevalent online.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/02/can-you-spot-a-deepfake.html

People and Community
From left; Alexis Owens, Cassandra Michel, and Zoe Major, members of the Students of Color Symposium planning committee.
From left; Alexis Owens, Cassandra Michel, and Zoe Major, members of the Students of Color Symposium planning committee.
From left; Alexis Owens, Cassandra Michel, and Zoe Major, members of the Students of Color Symposium planning committee.
People and Community From left; Alexis Owens, Cassandra Michel, and Zoe Major, members of the Students of Color Symposium planning committee.

Student symposium focuses on mental health as ‘mental wealth’

On Saturday, the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs will host the annual Students of Color Symposium, featuring workshops about mental health and facilitated conversations, as well as a keynote address from New York Times bestselling author and certified breathwork coach, Alex Elle.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/02/student-symposium-focuses-on-mental-health-as-mental-wealth.html

People and Community
From left; Alexis Owens, Cassandra Michel, and Zoe Major, members of the Students of Color Symposium planning committee.
From left; Alexis Owens, Cassandra Michel, and Zoe Major, members of the Students of Color Symposium planning committee.
From left; Alexis Owens, Cassandra Michel, and Zoe Major, members of the Students of Color Symposium planning committee.
People and Community From left; Alexis Owens, Cassandra Michel, and Zoe Major, members of the Students of Color Symposium planning committee.

Student symposium focuses on mental health as ‘mental wealth’

On Saturday, the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs will host the annual Students of Color Symposium, featuring workshops about mental health and facilitated conversations, as well as a keynote address from New York Times bestselling author and certified breathwork coach, Alex Elle.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/02/student-symposium-focuses-on-mental-health-as-mental-wealth.html

People and Community School of Communication associate professor Lindsay Grace
People and Community School of Communication associate professor Lindsay Grace
People and Community School of Communication associate professor Lindsay Grace
People and Community School of Communication associate professor Lindsay Grace

Instructor uses video games to promote social change

School of Communication associate professor Lindsay Grace creates video games that will challenge people’s perceptions and biases, one player at a time.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/01/instructor-uses-video-games-to-promote-social-change.html

People and Community
School of Communication associate professor Lindsay Grace
School of Communication associate professor Lindsay Grace
School of Communication associate professor Lindsay Grace
People and Community School of Communication associate professor Lindsay Grace

Instructor uses video games to promote social change

School of Communication associate professor Lindsay Grace creates video games that will challenge people’s perceptions and biases, one player at a time.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/01/instructor-uses-video-games-to-promote-social-change.html

People and Community Guest views prints from "The Precipice," an exhibition of photographs from the first monograph by the Miami-based photographer Tony Chirinos, currently on display at the University of Miami gallery located inside the Wynwood Building.
People and Community Guest views prints from "The Precipice," an exhibition of photographs from the first monograph by the Miami-based photographer Tony Chirinos, currently on display at the University of Miami gallery located inside the Wynwood Building.
People and Community Guest views prints from "The Precipice," an exhibition of photographs from the first monograph by the Miami-based photographer Tony Chirinos, currently on display at the University of Miami gallery located inside the Wynwood Building.
People and Community Guest views prints from "The Precipice," an exhibition of photographs from the first monograph by the Miami-based photographer Tony Chirinos, currently on display at the University of Miami gallery located inside the Wynwood Building.

February guide to the arts at the U

View a list of arts-related events for this month, including an international film festival and several musical performances.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/01/february-guide-to-the-arts-at-the-u.html

People and Community
Guest views prints from "The Precipice," an exhibition of photographs from the first monograph by the Miami-based photographer Tony Chirinos, currently on display at the University of Miami gallery located inside the Wynwood Building.
Guest views prints from "The Precipice," an exhibition of photographs from the first monograph by the Miami-based photographer Tony Chirinos, currently on display at the University of Miami gallery located inside the Wynwood Building.
Guest views prints from "The Precipice," an exhibition of photographs from the first monograph by the Miami-based photographer Tony Chirinos, currently on display at the University of Miami gallery located inside the Wynwood Building.
People and Community Guest views prints from "The Precipice," an exhibition of photographs from the first monograph by the Miami-based photographer Tony Chirinos, currently on display at the University of Miami gallery located inside the Wynwood Building.

February guide to the arts at the U

View a list of arts-related events for this month, including an international film festival and several musical performances.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/01/february-guide-to-the-arts-at-the-u.html

People and Community
Latine
Latine
Latine
People and Community Latine

Visionaries advance a ‘Latine’ narrative for democracy

Promoting values of inclusion, equity, and collaboration, a panel of thought leaders shared their personal stories to forge a blueprint for a new American democracy, as part of a forum hosted by the University of Miami Institute for Advanced Study of the Americas.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/01/visionaries-advance-a-latine-narrative-for-democracy.html

People and Community
Latine
Latine
Latine
People and Community Latine

Visionaries advance a ‘Latine’ narrative for democracy

Promoting values of inclusion, equity, and collaboration, a panel of thought leaders shared their personal stories to forge a blueprint for a new American democracy, as part of a forum hosted by the University of Miami Institute for Advanced Study of the Americas.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/01/visionaries-advance-a-latine-narrative-for-democracy.html

People and Community
Dozens of HIV researchers and health professionals will assemble at the University of Miami Coral Gables Campus for the annual HIV symposium, “Science Driving Strategy: Ending the HIV Epidemic,” on Feb. 9.
People and Community Dozens of HIV researchers and health professionals will assemble at the University of Miami Coral Gables Campus for the annual HIV symposium, “Science Driving Strategy: Ending the HIV Epidemic,” on Feb. 9.

HIV symposium connects researchers, health professionals

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/01/hiv-symposium-connects-researchers-health-professionals.html

People and Community
Dozens of HIV researchers and health professionals will assemble at the University of Miami Coral Gables Campus for the annual HIV symposium, “Science Driving Strategy: Ending the HIV Epidemic,” on Feb. 9.
Dozens of HIV researchers and health professionals will assemble at the University of Miami Coral Gables Campus for the annual HIV symposium, “Science Driving Strategy: Ending the HIV Epidemic,” on Feb. 9.
Dozens of HIV researchers and health professionals will assemble at the University of Miami Coral Gables Campus for the annual HIV symposium, “Science Driving Strategy: Ending the HIV Epidemic,” on Feb. 9.
People and Community Dozens of HIV researchers and health professionals will assemble at the University of Miami Coral Gables Campus for the annual HIV symposium, “Science Driving Strategy: Ending the HIV Epidemic,” on Feb. 9.

HIV symposium connects researchers, health professionals

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/01/hiv-symposium-connects-researchers-health-professionals.html

People and Community
Coral Gables, FL--01-25-2023-- Photo by Joshua Prezant/ University of Miami--. Paulina Ella Levitan, a senior in the Frost school of Music, from New York, poses for a picture near the Frost School of Music. Levitan is studying Modern Artist Development and Entrepreneurship (MADE) at Frost with minors in music business and songwriting.
Coral Gables, FL--01-25-2023-- Photo by Joshua Prezant/ University of Miami--. Paulina Ella Levitan, a senior in the Frost school of Music, from New York, poses for a picture near the Frost School of Music. Levitan is studying Modern Artist Development and Entrepreneurship (MADE) at Frost with minors in music business and songwriting.
Coral Gables, FL--01-25-2023-- Photo by Joshua Prezant/ University of Miami--. Paulina Ella Levitan, a senior in the Frost school of Music, from New York, poses for a picture near the Frost School of Music. Levitan is studying Modern Artist Development and Entrepreneurship (MADE) at Frost with minors in music business and songwriting.
People and Community Coral Gables, FL--01-25-2023-- Photo by Joshua Prezant/ University of Miami--. Paulina Ella Levitan, a senior in the Frost school of Music, from New York, poses for a picture near the Frost School of Music. Levitan is studying Modern Artist Development and Entrepreneurship (MADE) at Frost with minors in music business and songwriting.

Frost School of Music senior delves into the industry, one internship at a time

Paulina Levitan has completed a few internships to educate herself about as many areas of the music industry as possible. She is currently exploring how to pair music with commercials as an intern at Creative License.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/01/frost-school-of-music-senior-delves-into-the-industry-one-internship-at-a-time.html

People and Community
Coral Gables, FL--01-25-2023-- Photo by Joshua Prezant/ University of Miami--. Paulina Ella Levitan, a senior in the Frost school of Music, from New York, poses for a picture near the Frost School of Music. Levitan is studying Modern Artist Development and Entrepreneurship (MADE) at Frost with minors in music business and songwriting.
Coral Gables, FL--01-25-2023-- Photo by Joshua Prezant/ University of Miami--. Paulina Ella Levitan, a senior in the Frost school of Music, from New York, poses for a picture near the Frost School of Music. Levitan is studying Modern Artist Development and Entrepreneurship (MADE) at Frost with minors in music business and songwriting.
Coral Gables, FL--01-25-2023-- Photo by Joshua Prezant/ University of Miami--. Paulina Ella Levitan, a senior in the Frost school of Music, from New York, poses for a picture near the Frost School of Music. Levitan is studying Modern Artist Development and Entrepreneurship (MADE) at Frost with minors in music business and songwriting.
People and Community Coral Gables, FL--01-25-2023-- Photo by Joshua Prezant/ University of Miami--. Paulina Ella Levitan, a senior in the Frost school of Music, from New York, poses for a picture near the Frost School of Music. Levitan is studying Modern Artist Development and Entrepreneurship (MADE) at Frost with minors in music business and songwriting.

Frost School of Music senior delves into the industry, one internship at a time

Paulina Levitan has completed a few internships to educate herself about as many areas of the music industry as possible. She is currently exploring how to pair music with commercials as an intern at Creative License.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/01/frost-school-of-music-senior-delves-into-the-industry-one-internship-at-a-time.html

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