Review commencement schedules and plan ahead.
Held Thursday, May 8, through Saturday, May 10, at the Watsco Center on the Coral Gables Campus, commencement is a time to celebrate the achievements of our graduating students. Find information on ceremony schedules and get answers to frequently asked questions. Review the details on the commencement website.
Coconut Grove Theatre Festival
May 8-11
The newly launched Coconut Grove Theatre Festival is bringing theater back to Coconut Grove with eight original plays by local playwrights and directors. The four-day festival is produced by William Hector, a University theatre arts alumnus who wrote one of the plays, includes a production directed by Maha McCain, assistant professor at the College of Arts and Sciences, and performances by Rachel Eddy and Robert Fritz, theatre arts alumni. Purchase tickets for a weekend of staged play readings at The Woman's Club of Coconut Grove.
Attend the opening reception for the Bachelor of Fine Arts Exhibition.
Thursday, May 8, 6-8 p.m.
The Department of Art and Art History at the University of Miami College of Arts and Sciences proudly presents the Bachelor of Fine Arts Exhibition featuring works by 12 undergraduate student artists. The Bachelor of Fine Arts Exhibition is on view through Sunday, May 11, at the Bakehouse Art Complex, Miami, 561 NW 32nd Street, Miami, FL 33127.
Learn about the new Nudge tool for Apple computers.
Available now.
Nudge is a tool that notifies Mac users when it's time to update their MacOS devices and ensures these updates are installed in a timely manner to keep the University’s IT systems secure. Nudge is available on all UM-owned Apple computers as of Monday, May 5. Visit the Nudge informational page to learn more.
Congratulate the newly elected Faculty Senate officers.
During the Faculty Senate’s election meeting on Wednesday, April 23, the Senate elected new officers for the 2025-2026 academic year: Helen Bramlett, senate chair, Miller School of Medicine and College of Arts and Sciences; Albert Varon, first vice chair, Miller School of Medicine; and Dorothy Hindman, second vice chair, Frost School of Music. Their terms begin June 1, 2025. Learn more about the Faculty Senate.
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