People and Community
Lending a hand to Jamaica
An effort led by the University of Miami Global Institute for Community Health and Development is sending doctors and guidance to the island nation in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa.
Why students are reconnecting with books
As digital burnout rises, students are rediscovering the quiet comfort of books. University of Miami librarians and book club leaders say they’re watching reading take on a new role on campus—one rooted in community, imagination, and the need for moments of genuine pause.
What’s open on campus this winter break?
See when you can visit the campus store, Shalala Student Center, and other campus hotspots.
Fall 2025 Commencement: Messages on inspiration, passion, and invention
More than 1,000 undergraduate and graduate students at the University of Miami received newly minted degrees before family and friends in two ceremonies that showcased achievements, celebrations, and tears of joy.
What care is supposed to feel like
A University of Miami poet and creative writing instructor poses the creative arts as a medium to inspire empathy and an antidote to loneliness and the hyper-individualism of “vampiric” relationships.
Students bring stories to life through Telemundo partnership
A new program at the School of Communication is giving students hands-on experience developing and producing podcasts that will be published by Telemundo Studios.
Highlighting how Afro-Cuban women have influenced jazz
A University of Miami Goizueta Distinguished Presidential Fellow will lead a panel discussion on the Influence of Cuban Women in Jazz and Fusion followed by a special performance.
Reading for pleasure is plummeting in the US
University of Miami experts explore the reason why and share ways to encourage youngsters to dive into pleasure reading.
Bolivia turns to the center
The recent presidential election pushed Rodrigo Paz, a centrist, to the top amidst economic woes.
Are students too connected to disconnect?
Constant screen exposure is leaving students drained, distracted, and detached. University experts warn that too much time online can quietly damage focus and mood but say it is never too late to reset.
Creating a greener U
GreenU marked Sustainability Month this October with hands-on initiatives across the University of Miami, engaging students, faculty, and staff members in glass recycling, food fairs, edible gardening, plant-based cooking demos, and composting activities.
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