Topic: College of Arts and Sciences
This AI tool doesn’t just speak languages—it invents them
Machine learning researcher Morris Alper developed ConlangCrafter, a tool that constructs new languages.
Study examines Miami-Dade County resilience plans
University of Miami researchers analyzed 37 plans across the county, identifying strengths, gaps, and opportunities for greater collaboration at the regional, county, municipal, and neighborhood levels.
Safety in the sun
While a new social media trend is encouraging young women to tan, a University of Miami skin cancer expert cautions against sun exposure and tanning beds.
Why Article 5 is No. 1
As America celebrates its 250th birthday this weekend, constitutional specialist Arthur Simon detailed why the “amending article” is the single most important provision of the document that birthed the new republic.
What is charisma?
Is it a quality that one is born with, or can it be nurtured? University of Miami professors offer their takes on this personality trait.
Eye-opening experience in South Africa
As part of her UCape Town internship, Brianna Fish visited campuses across the South African capital, sharing public health information with peers while preparing for a career in global health.
Brazil’s protected areas face chronic funding shortfall
A new study in Environmental Conservation finds almost three-quarters of Brazil’s federal nature reserves lack adequate funding, with nearly all Amazon parks facing major financial shortfalls.
‘Nurture others. Nurture yourself’
Health care policy expert Steven G. Ullmann, the commencement speaker for two upper degree ceremonies on Monday, encouraged new graduates to explore, experiment, and find their passion—and to help others find theirs.
Beginning is the hardest part
During the second day of spring commencement ceremonies on Friday at the University of Miami, film and television actor Danny Ramírez highlighted the importance of believing in yourself and taking a first courageous step toward a dream career or life calling.
A journey defined by resilience
Anais Moyal, founder of the University of Miami organization Disability Ambassadors, perservered through chronic illness and associated challenges and will graduate with a degree in biochemistry.
Special Report: Commencement 2026
Commencement will take place from May 7 through May 11, with eight ceremonies planned to celebrate more than 4,600 new graduates from the University of Miami. Get more details about the events, read about the special guest speakers, and follow for updated coverage and profiles of some of the graduating students.
Commencement speaker preview
Five distinguished individuals will take the stage during Spring 2026 Commencement exercises honoring baccalaureates, doctoral and master’s degree recipients, and law and medical graduates.
