Topic: History and Culture
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.
A towering partnership in the name of freedom
The University of Miami Cuban Heritage Collection played a vital role in the restoration, reopening, and centennial celebration of the downtown Freedom Tower, providing iconic images and artifacts that document the extraordinary history of “the Ellis Island of the South.”
Fire up your romance: Send love
“Love Notes Day”—a chance to compose a note that makes someone feel special—falls on Sept. 26. A trove of love letter artifacts in the University of Miami Libraries Archives and a University poet offer tips for engaging this amorous art.
‘The Kislak Collection Presents’
Join Special Collections Sept. 9 for a presentation on slavery and the making of the early American book.
Virtual event on August 28
A multimedia presentation with author and photographer Lorenzo DeStefano on his book “The Magic Hour.”
Communication students travel to Barcelona for cultural immersion
Besides visiting media companies, a group of School of Communication students visited the Gothic Quarter and participated in cultural activities such as a paella cooking class and flamenco workshop.
Using AI to preserve and share cultural heritage
With the help of digital tools, students in Shai Cohen’s “Sephardi & ChatGPT” course explored Sephardic culture and history.
