Topic: History and Culture
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.
Explore the captivating world of scrapbooks and photograph albums on August 29
Join Special Collections online to learn how to interpret these personal artworks and uncover the stories they tell.
Archival work with deep Miami roots
Renowned historian Dorothy Jenkins Fields has been named a Creative Futures Fellow by the University of Miami Center for Global Black Studies for the 2024-2025 academic year.
The Kislak Collection contains many treasures
During a recent event, curators of the collection shared the story of how many of the objects were collected and what the future holds.
“Visages of Memory”
University of Miami honors Holocaust survivors, article featured in Diario Las Americas.
"Deep Dives" conversation with Kislak curators and experts on July 25
Join Special Collections online to discover the beginnings and future directions of the Jay I. Kislak Collection.
Grand Tour of Europe fosters new perspectives
The tour included visits to Venice, Florence, Rome, Athens, and the stunning Greek island of Mykonos.
