Topic: History and Culture
‘Hágase el verso’ book launch on May 27
Celebrate the life and poetic legacy of José Martí, whose voice continues to shape the cultural and political imagination of Latin America and its diasporas.
June 2: Open House in the Kislak Center
Join us for a summer showcase, featuring a selection of rare and unique treasures from the holdings of Special Collections.
‘Breaking the Silence’ conversation on May 14
The Cuban Heritage Collection presents the first of two webinars exploring the long‑silenced memories of the Angolan Civil War, 50 years later.
April 22: A conversation on history, identity, and storytelling
The Cuban Heritage Collection welcomes Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author Mirta Ojito for a presentation of her latest book.
How four crops reshaped a hemisphere
University of Miami opens “Roots of the Americas,” as featured in the Coral Gables Gazette.
Learning Overtown’s history through art
A class of graduate students in the School of Communication spent the fall creating an interactive museum experience that teaches participants about the history of Overtown through three murals.
Exploring the mythic power of vampires
A course in the Department of Classics examines how stories of the undead—from ancient myths to modern movies—reflect timeless questions about humanity, morality, and culture.
Keeping alive the flames of resistance
A leading Cuban dissident denounced state repression, tyranny, and human rights abuses in Cuba at a special University of Miami public program.
The Cuban Heritage Collection’s exhibition on Cuban telenovelas
A spotlight on the installation in the Goizueta Pavilion, as featured in El Nuevo Herald.
Students travel the world without leaving campus at ‘Languages Without Borders’
The Michele Bowman Underwood Department of Modern Languages and Literatures hosted a cultural festival showcasing 10 language programs.
New course dives into Korean culture
The University of Miami’s first Korean course will explore everything from K-pop to the history behind South Korea’s cultural influence.
The allure of gore
Horror films often transport societal malaise—disease, destruction, and fear of the unknown—onto the big screen, providing a temporary coping mechanism for life’s conundrums and uncertainties.
