https://news.miami.edu https://news.miami.edu/stories/2024/04/concordia-americas-summit-returns-to-the-university-of-miami.html The two-day international forum convenes thought leaders to address issues impacting the Western Hemisphere, with a focus on Latin America. The 2024 edition will occur April 22-23 on the Coral Gables Campus. Mon, 15 Apr 2024 00:00:00 EDT https://news.miami.edu/stories/2024/04/concordia-americas-summit-returns-to-the-university-of-miami.html https://news.miami.edu/stories/2024/03/haiti-is-close-to-becoming-a-failed-state.html Gangs have attacked the airport and jails while the de facto Prime Minister was out of the country. Wed, 06 Mar 2024 00:00:00 EST https://news.miami.edu/stories/2024/03/haiti-is-close-to-becoming-a-failed-state.html https://news.miami.edu/stories/2024/02/helping-young-entrepreneurs-in-haiti.html MarieGuerda Nicolas, a professor in the School of Education and Human Development, is working with local groups to train hundreds of young women in Cap-Haïtien. Wed, 14 Feb 2024 00:00:00 EST https://news.miami.edu/stories/2024/02/helping-young-entrepreneurs-in-haiti.html https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/04/library-exhibit-conversation-pay-tribute-to-haitian-luminary.html Jacques Stéphen Alexis, who inspired generations of Haitian intellectuals with his writing and activism, was honored at a University of Miami event that coincided with the opening of an art exhibition in the Richter Library. Fri, 28 Apr 2023 00:00:00 EDT https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/04/library-exhibit-conversation-pay-tribute-to-haitian-luminary.html https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/01/visionaries-advance-a-latine-narrative-for-democracy.html 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. Mon, 30 Jan 2023 00:00:00 EST https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/01/visionaries-advance-a-latine-narrative-for-democracy.html https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/01/cuban-heritage-collection-celebrates-anniversary-of-its-roberto-c.-goizueta-pavilion.html The pavilion, located in the Otto G. Richter Library at the Coral Gables Campus, has greeted countless scholars, researchers, and community members offering a gateway to the largest depository of Cuban materials outside of the island. Sun, 22 Jan 2023 00:00:00 EST https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/01/cuban-heritage-collection-celebrates-anniversary-of-its-roberto-c.-goizueta-pavilion.html https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/01/scholar-looks-to-inspire-cuban-families-to-explore-their-own-histories.html Andy Gomez, author of “Lessons from Abuelo: History of Cuba” and former University of Miami assistant provost, shares the facts and history about his beloved country in hopes of motivating others to do the same. Tue, 17 Jan 2023 00:00:00 EST https://news.miami.edu/stories/2023/01/scholar-looks-to-inspire-cuban-families-to-explore-their-own-histories.html https://news.miami.edu/stories/2022/07/university-hosts-concordia-americas-summit-to-foster-partnerships-for-social-impact.html The two-day conference—featuring University of Miami leaders, experts, and students on engaging panels—explored topics from COVID-19 to China’s influence on Latin America. Wed, 13 Jul 2022 00:00:00 EDT https://news.miami.edu/stories/2022/07/university-hosts-concordia-americas-summit-to-foster-partnerships-for-social-impact.html https://news.miami.edu/stories/2022/07/unique-dust-monitoring-site-in-barbados-to-be-reborn.html From a new sampling tower to novel cutting-edge instruments, the Rosenstiel School’s half-century-old Barbados Atmospheric Chemistry Observatory will get a major upgrade thanks to significant National Science Foundation funding. Mon, 11 Jul 2022 00:00:00 EDT https://news.miami.edu/stories/2022/07/unique-dust-monitoring-site-in-barbados-to-be-reborn.html https://news.miami.edu/stories/2022/07/whats-changed-in-cuba-in-the-year-since-the-protests.html University of Miami experts versed about the Caribbean nation address what has transpired since the July 11, 2021, anti-government protests. Sun, 10 Jul 2022 00:00:00 EDT https://news.miami.edu/stories/2022/07/whats-changed-in-cuba-in-the-year-since-the-protests.html https://news.miami.edu/stories/2022/06/hemispheric-university-consortium-offers-virtual-research-internships.html In its second year, the internships allow graduate and undergraduate students from any of the consortium universities a chance to explore a myriad of topics. Wed, 15 Jun 2022 00:00:00 EDT https://news.miami.edu/stories/2022/06/hemispheric-university-consortium-offers-virtual-research-internships.html https://news.miami.edu/stories/2022/04/record-number-of-cubans-arriving-to-us-borders.html The recent surge from the Caribbean island has prompted U.S. immigration officials to meet with their Cuban counterparts to discuss the rising count of undocumented migrants. Wed, 20 Apr 2022 00:00:00 EDT https://news.miami.edu/stories/2022/04/record-number-of-cubans-arriving-to-us-borders.html https://news.miami.edu/stories/2021/12/donation-features-historical-documents-from-pre-republic-cuba.html Paul Cejas, emeritus trustee, alumnus, and former ambassador, has donated a treasure trove of materials—manuscripts, letters, and books—to the University of Miami Libraries’ Cuban Heritage Collection. Tue, 07 Dec 2021 00:00:00 EST https://news.miami.edu/stories/2021/12/donation-features-historical-documents-from-pre-republic-cuba.html https://news.miami.edu/stories/2021/11/cuba-to-reopen-its-borders-to-tourists.html Cuban dissident groups have called for major demonstrations to take place on Nov. 15, the day the restriction on tourists is to be lifted. Thu, 11 Nov 2021 00:00:00 EST https://news.miami.edu/stories/2021/11/cuba-to-reopen-its-borders-to-tourists.html https://news.miami.edu/stories/2021/10/cuban-heritage-collection-to-host-fourth-new-directions-conference.html 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. Fri, 15 Oct 2021 00:00:00 EDT https://news.miami.edu/stories/2021/10/cuban-heritage-collection-to-host-fourth-new-directions-conference.html https://news.miami.edu/stories/2021/10/university-community-uses-brave-spaces-to-talk-about-cuba.html In a virtual panel discussion held during Hispanic Heritage Month, Cuba experts, students, and others discussed the island’s history and its recent, massive anti-government protests. Fri, 08 Oct 2021 00:00:00 EDT https://news.miami.edu/stories/2021/10/university-community-uses-brave-spaces-to-talk-about-cuba.html