Topic: Literature
Poetry: Such an amazing teacher
University faculty and students celebrate how poetry, a practice in precision and restraint that slows us down, commands our attention, and imparts the power of words, serves as an exercise to sharpen critical thinking skills.
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.
Translating language skills into a world of opportunities
A new event helped students connect their language studies with their career goals.
Writer’s Night debuts with star‑studded literary lineup
The inaugural event featured readings by National Book Award finalist Marlon James and U.S. poet laureate Arthur Sze.
Your guide to the arts, humanities
Explore the University’s arts and humanities programs and events, including musical performances, cutting-edge theatrical premieres, thought-provoking lectures, author readings, art exhibitions, and film screenings.
An award-winning novel 20 years in the making
Stephen Narain, a doctoral student in the Department of English and Creative Writing, won a prestigious literary prize for his first book.
What care is supposed to feel like
A University of Miami poet and creative writing instructor poses the creative arts as a medium to inspire empathy and an antidote to loneliness and the hyper-individualism of “vampiric” relationships.
Reading for pleasure is plummeting in the US
University of Miami experts explore the reason why and share ways to encourage youngsters to dive into pleasure reading.
One Book, One U Keynote Event
Join us Feb. 12 in the Kislak Center to hear author Brit Bennett discuss her novel “The Vanishing Half.” Free copies of the book are available while supplies last.
University of Miami hosts global gathering on Caribbean literature
The 43rd West Indian Literature Conference brought together 150 scholars to examine how writers use literary forms to respond to challenges impacting the region.
