Topic: Arts and Humanities
Using hip-hop to open up music across the spectrum
At the Frost School Andrew Wang, who is neurodivergent, found the flexibility and support he needed to pursue his mission of teaching music to children on the spectrum, using his love of hip-hop to engage neurodivergent kids from preschool through high school.
Conference to examine Cuba’s history, culture, politics
The New Directions in Cuban Studies event will be held from Oct. 21-23 at the Cuban Heritage Collection at the University of Miami Otto G. Richter Library.
Music Industry program celebrates milestone anniversary
The Frost School’s Music Industry program is commemorating 60 years of teaching students to thrive in the constantly changing music business world. Their continuing success was reaffirmed by Billboard, which once again included MIND in its list of top music industry programs.
A University of Miami creative writing student finds her voice at WLRN
Creative writing graduate student Amara Evering spent her summer reporting across South Florida for WLRN and reached national audiences.
No dream too big
Inspired by his childhood fascination with John Wayne-style Western movies, University of Miami student filmmaker Tony Romeo and his crew hauled a prefab cabin cross-country to a mountain mesa as part of the set for a modern-day shoot-’em-up.
Frost School voices shine in Herbie Hancock competition
Three women who recently graduated from the Frost School’s jazz vocal program are semi-finalists in the international Herbie Hancock jazz competition, a prestigious contest that has launched the careers of numerous top jazz artists.
Oct. 11: ‘Havana Habibi’ documentary screening
Experience this special presentation of the “Encuentros” series at Coral Gables Art Cinema, celebrating stories of identity, culture, and connection.
Celebrate the right to read freely with the University Libraries
Explore our research guide and blog post, visit the Richter Library to view a curated display, and check out a banned book today.
Playing it forward
Jazz music has had a tremendous influence on lives of John and Donna Rymer. Now, they are paying it forward with a $1.5 million gift to the MusicReach program, helping to bring music education to middle and high school children across Miami-Dade County.
Music Education program shines at major conference
A history of individual attention and top-tier research has enabled the Frost School’s Music Education program to make a major showing at the National Association for Music Education's biennial gathering.
