Topic: Office of the Provost
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.
Homecoming 2024: ‘Dare to Dream’
The University of Miami’s 2024 Homecoming celebrates tradition and unity while students inspire bold ideas as the institution nears its centennial and prepares to welcome alumni back to campus for Alumni Weekend.
Faculty Senate plays a key role in the University
The 51-member Faculty Senate represents all of the institution’s schools and colleges and shares governance of the University.
Bringing research to the forefront
Dr. Maria Alcaide started her career at the University as an infectious disease physician and has since built a strong research portfolio. She was tapped to be the interim vice provost for research and scholarship.
Hurricane hunters, the true storm chasers
A pilot’s initiative to track the 1935 Labor Day Hurricane that decimated the Florida Keys marked the beginning of the era of today’s legendary hurricane hunters.
The OCTOPUS Act: A push to protect Octopuses from the dangers of commercial farming
Rosenstiel School professor leads letter signed by one hundred international scholars in support of legislation to protect octopuses from being commercially farmed or imported into the US.
Celebrating excellence
The Stamps Scholarship Program recognizes exceptional students and rewards their hard work with life-changing opportunities.
Research experience draws students from near and far
Dozens of undergraduate students, including many from other institutions, recently wrapped up a 10-week summer research experience in labs across the University of Miami.
The Summer Magic of OCSI
The Department of Orientation and Commuter Student Involvement has been in full swing preparing the annual Great Start orientation event this summer.
Celebrating the achievements of the newest legal minds
Graduates from the School of Law were treated to an inspiring commencement ceremony, as the speakers delivered powerful life lessons designed to motivate and uplift law school graduates.
Undergraduates bask in the spotlight of commencement
An eclectic mix of featured speakers evoked poetry, cultural understanding, thoughtfulness, and enthusiasm in sending off newly minted graduates into a world that has many challenges they must face.
