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5 things to know this week

A weekly series designed to highlight events, benefits, perks and items of interest for the University of Miami community.

Apply for the 2026-2027 IDSC Fellows Program
Deadline: Monday, Sept. 21, 5 p.m.
The Frost Institute for Data Science and Computing (IDSC) Fellows Program prepares students to become interdisciplinary leaders in data science. Through faculty mentorship and access to the University’s advanced computing resources, fellows learn to apply computational methods to research questions that cross traditional disciplinary boundaries. All University graduate students and undergraduate sophomores through seniors are encouraged to apply to the 2026-2027 IDSC Fellows Program. Applications are accepted through Monday, Sept. 21, 5 p.m. Learn more and apply.

Discover new career opportunities at the Fall 2026 Job and Internship Expo
Wednesday, Sept. 23, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. 
Explore local and international internship and job opportunities at the Fall 2026 Job and Internship Expo. Attracting more than 50 companies from industries including engineering, communication, government and nonprofits, students of all majors and class levels are encouraged to attend. Speak with a career coach at the Toppel Career Center before attending to get help with résumés, cover letters, interviews and more.

Join the conversation on Trinidad’s colonial past
Thursday, Sept. 24, 6 p.m.
As part of the Kislak Speaker Series, author Cristina Soriano will discuss her new book project, “Between Two Crowns: Trinidad and the Trans-imperial Age of Revolutions” in a presentation moderated by Daniel Arbino, Jay I. Kislak Chair and Curator. Register to attend “Disrupting a ‘Brilliant Colony’” and take part in the conversation as Soriano explores revolutionary transformations in the Atlantic World from the perspective of a trans-imperial colony. Focusing on the island of Trinidad in the late 18th century during the transition from Spanish to British rule, Soriano analyzes how imperial forces and colonial governments implemented innovative empire-building strategies to deal with revolutionary change. Following the presentation, there will be a Q&A with the audience.

Welcome to Family Weekend 2026
Thursday, Sept. 24 through Sunday, Sept. 27
Parents and families are invited to the Coral Gables Campus for a sneak peek at University life during Family Weekend 2026. Meet other Canes families and interact with University faculty and staff members while taking part in engaging programs, activities and athletic events, including a Hurricanes football game at Hard Rock Stadium. View a schedule of events.  

Report suspicious authenticator prompts with new feature
Starting Monday, Sept. 28, the University is introducing a new Microsoft Authenticator feature for all students and faculty and staff members. If you receive a multi-factor authentication prompt you did not request, simply tap "No, it’s not me" and then select "Report." This alerts IT Security immediately and temporarily restricts access to your account—helping prevent bad actors from gaining access while the suspicious activity is investigated. View step-by-step instructions. 

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