Topic: History and Culture
Frost Students Head to the Grammys
Frost School of Music undergraduate students, Adyna Blair Silverberg and Dawson Fuss, had a rare and exciting opportunity to attend the 2024 Latin Grammys. Their passion for music and culture led to this opportunity to meet dozens of professionals in worlds music.
Jay I. Kislak Research Fellowship and Artist-in-Residence
A Special Collections program offering access and support to foster scholarly and artistic pursuits using the Kislak Collection.
Hang ten and learn
A course on the history of Hawai’i and surfing offered during the Spring 2025 semester brings surf culture inside the classroom.
Trailblazing professor Whittington Johnson passes away
Called Dr. J by his students and Whitt by his colleagues in the Department of History, Johnson became the first Black tenured professor hired by the University of Miami, inspiring countless students and conducting research that still has an impact today.
A conversation on "Modern Cuban Painters: From Havana to New York"
Join the Cuban Heritage Collection Dec. 12 for a discussion on the legacy of artists who led the shift toward modernity in Cuba.
"The Kislak Collection Presents" on Dec. 3
Join Special Collections for an engaging presentation by Matthew H. Robb, Mesoamerican specialist at the Library of Congress.
Now on view in the Kislak Center at the University of Miami
A Special Collections exhibition honoring Sofía Ímber, pioneering Venezuelan journalist, museum founder and director.
The Camner Center Drives Student Success Through Innovative Technology
The Camner Center is a place for University students to receive help, support, and encouragement for any and all academic needs. The office offers a variety of tools to drive success within our community—some of which you may not know exist. From testing accommodations to learning specialists, the Camner Center is a one-stop shop for all your academic needs!
“Racíes Unidas”: Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month at UM
Hispanic Heritage Month was officially recognized as a national month by the United States government in 1988. Annually, Hispanic Heritage Month recognizes the contributions, history, and influences the Hispanic community has on our nation. At UM, the celebrations are led by the Alliance of Latin American Students (ALAS) who spend the month sharing their culture.
Applying the humanities to preserve Miami’s history
A College of Arts and Sciences doctoral student explores storytelling in a museum setting through his work with Miami’s Black Police Precinct and Courthouse Museum.
Explore the arts at the U
Kick off the fall semester with programs and events that highlight the arts and humanities at the University.
