Topic: Announcements
School of Law’s new dean will ‘envision its next chapter’
Patricia Sánchez Abril has held several leadership roles across multiple schools during her career at the University of Miami.
‘Roots of the Americas’ opening Feb. 26
An exhibition exploring the enduring significance of crops native to the Americas and how they reshaped local economies, altered landscapes, and influenced culture throughout the region.
March 13: ‘The Geography of Memory’
Join us for a presentation on two memoirs that explore how personal and collective memory travel across borders and generations.
Emergency notification test scheduled for Wednesday
The Office of Emergency Management will conduct a full system test of the Emergency Notification Network between 12:05 and 12:20 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 11.
A message from the Dean
Spring 2026 highlights, exhibitions, upcoming events, and more at the University Libraries.
Feb. 5: Maroon communities in the Caribbean and the Americas
Kislak Fellow Robert C. Schwaller, Ph.D., to discuss his findings on the people who escaped enslavement and established independent settlements.
Access University data online
The Office of Institutional Research and Strategic Analytics offers access to internal and external data reporting and resources to support work and research goals. The Fall 2025 Fact Book and Fact Finder are available online.
‘Moms in Medicine’ book talk on Jan. 14
Join us online or in person at Calder Library to explore the mental and emotional challenges faced by mothers working in health care.
Reserve your testing carrel at Richter Library
New individual study spaces are available for students taking entrance exams like the LSAT, MCAT, or GRE, designed for silence, focus, and exam-day readiness.
Fall 2025 Commencement: Messages on inspiration, passion, and invention
More than 1,000 undergraduate and graduate students at the University of Miami received newly minted degrees before family and friends in two ceremonies that showcased achievements, celebrations, and tears of joy.
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.
Distinguished speakers to address fall graduates
J.R. Martinez and Vincent K. Omachonu will address the more than 1,000 fall graduates of the Class of 2025 during commencement ceremonies at the Watsco Center on Dec. 11.
