Topic: Faculty and Staff
A century of musical milestones
The renowned musical alumni performing in the Centennial Celebration Concert for the Frost School of Music and the University of Miami reflect a musical legacy that spans generations.
By Students, For Students: Staying Safe in Miami and Beyond
The Sandler Center for Alcohol and Other Drug Education is a one-stop shop for students to learn about drug and alcohol safety and garner resources for safe practices both on and off campus.
Dean Santos Named to International Nurse Researcher Hall of Fame
Sigma announces 15 ‘world-renowned’ nurse scientists for induction in 2025.
New director of bands continues a storied legacy
Dr. Michael Hancock, who holds two advanced degrees from the Frost School, will return to carry on a powerful tradition as the new Director of Bands, leading the Frost Wind Ensemble and overseeing the athletic band program.
Coral diseases and water quality play a key role for coral restoration and survival efforts
Coral restoration programs are expanding to revive coral populations and ecosystem services, but local and global stressors such as coral disease and water pollution still threaten coral survival.
New study reveals shift in subtropical North Atlantic ocean over the next decade
Findings reveal long-term cooling and freshening of the deep subtropical North Atlantic Ocean, with hints of major shifts to come over the next decade
School of Communication and Miller School of Medicine team up for innovative projects
Funded by the Mitchell Wolfson Foundation, the interdisciplinary research studies enhance the academic mission of both schools.
Celebrating a century of achievement with music
A landmark concert by generations of famous Frost School alumni, hosted by celebrity TV host and Cane grad Jason Kennedy, will be the centerpiece of the University of Miami and the Frost School of Music’s Centennial Celebration on April 8.
Faculty excellence commended
Dedicated to his students and the University, Dr. Tomás A. Salerno, professor of surgery in the Cardiovascular Division, is honored with the 2024–25 James W. McLamore Outstanding Service Award by the Faculty Senate.
Honoring a passion for shaping future doctors through mentorship
A member of the University of Miami faculty for more than 40 years, Dr. Albert J. Varon, professor of anesthesiology at the Miller School of Medicine, is this year’s recipient of the Outstanding Teaching Award for his decades of mentorship and leadership.
El Niño inspires a young man’s passion for science
Benjamin Kirtman, professor at the Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science, is this year’s recipient of the Distinguished Faculty Scholar Award for his scholarly research and contributions to the natural sciences.
’Cane Nurse Chemistry
Stacy Feemster and Lauren Cagen recount how their School of Nursing and Health Studies journey cultivated a powerful, purposeful collaboration.
