Topic: Academic Excellence
University of Miami joins UN Habitat Network to advance sustainable urban development
Assistant professor Sarbeswar Praharaj’s efforts have led to the University of Miami’s recognition as a member of the UN Habitat University Network, fostering global collaboration in sustainable urban development.
Interinstitutional Collaborations on Climate Adaptation in Surfside
Students from the University of Miami and Syracuse University joined forces in addressing climate resilience challenges while building meaningful connections between academia and the community.
UOnline alumna breaks barriers to learning with trauma-informed perspective
Sylvie Billings earned her doctorate in education in May and said it has improved her classroom skills through a deeper understanding of how children think and learn. Now, she gets to share those skills with other educators.
UOnline alumna breaks barriers to learning with trauma-informed perspective
Sylvie Billings earned her doctorate in education in May and said it has improved her classroom skills through a deeper understanding of how children think and learn. Now, she gets to share those skills with other educators.
Learning through a global lens
A new initiative at the University of Miami encourages faculty members to partner with colleagues at an institution outside of the United States to offer students a cross-cultural experience.
Student Spotlight: Albertie Regalado and Hanna Ebrahimi
Albertie Regalado and Hanna Ebrahimi were the 2024 Program Coordinators for Great Start, a pre-orientation program welcoming incoming commuter students to the university. Recently, Great Start was recognized by the National Association of Student Affairs Personnel Administrators as the 2024 Florida Program of Distinctions. However, these exceptional leaders stem way beyond their involvement in Great Start, exploring leadership across campus.
Dr. Scotney Evans Awarded $3.3 Million Grant from Robert Wood Johnson Foundation for Health and Racial Equity Research
Dr. Scotney Evans Awarded $3.3 Million Grant from Robert Wood Johnson Foundation for Health and Racial Equity Research
Are you flourishing?
Graduate student Nona Kiknadze will teach a spring course designed to help students explore personal well-being, self-discovery, and how to live their best lives.
Student Spotlight: Jenny Jacoby
Cape Coral native Jenny Jacoby has grown up with a deep-rooted passion for written communications in various fields, including the environment and public policy. Her drive for journalistic advocacy led her to the University of Miami where she joined the Miami Hurricane. As a senior, the Editor-in-Chief aims to elicit journalistic creativity, strong leadership, and positive change. Read more about Jenny Jacoby’s story below.
Are you flourishing?
Graduate student Nona Kiknadze will teach a spring course designed to help students explore personal well-being, self-discovery, and how to live their best lives.
Top researchers recognized for impactful discoveries
Seven University of Miami scholars and experts whose investigative contributions are helping to resolve challenges to Florida and beyond are honored by the Academy of Science, Engineering, and Medicine of Florida.
Teaching tools for the future
At the University’s Faculty Showcase, instructors from across the University learned the importance of peer collaboration from Eric Mazur, a renowned physics scholar and innovative educator.
