Topic: Faculty
Bringing his music back home
Multi-talented musician Justin Kinchen took the extraordinary skills he’s developed at the Frost School to a concert in his hometown of Indianapolis that showcased his original jazz and classical compositions and paid tribute to his childhood mentors.
A collision of musical worlds
The Frost School’s elite Stamps Ensembles learned to take new musical risks in a residency with the famed Time For Three trio, which blends multiple popular genres for a bold new interpretation of classical music.
Richter Library embraces quiet innovation to enhance student focus
University Libraries introduce soundproof pods, offering students tech-ready spaces for virtual collaboration and focused study.
Born in the USA: St. Patrick’s Day
A University of Miami professor who specializes in Irish culture traces the roots of the popular holiday to Irish émigrés who fled the “Great Hunger” in their homeland to seek a new start in America.
Meet the Sims, Camila Venegas
The simulation technologist uses anatomically correct special effects to make learning more vivid for School of Nursing and Health Studies students.
Championing sustainability
The GreenU Office Program champions a commitment to sustainability in the office—reducing waste, conserving energy, and adopting eco-friendly practices. Join the movement.
New Ideas in Doctoral Nursing
Nursing faculty explore national trends and present study findings at AACN’s 2025 Doctoral Education Conference in Southern California.
Renowned Cuba scholar examines legacy of Cuban-American community in South Florida
Andy Gomez, former director of the University’s Institute for Cuban and Cuban-American Studies, taught his first class for the Osher Lifelong Learning Center, on US-Cuba relations, in the fall.
University of Miami professor elected fellow of the American Meteorological Society (AMS)
Sharan Majumdar is a professor of atmospheric sciences who is renowned for his hurricane research that enhances the AMS mission of benefiting society.
From childhood talent to industry success
The Frost School of Music helped songwriter and producer Alexis "Idarose" Kesselman turn her musical instincts into remarkable industry achievement.
The Herbert Wellness Center Bridges Generations of Canes Together
The Patti and Allan Herbert Wellness Center has been more than just the University gym for decades. With programming for kids to seniors, the center prides itself on its multipurpose spaces equipped for students and members of the UM community, leading to members for life.
The soul of American song
A songwriting class that draws inspiration from the rich panoply of Black music helps students at the Frost School of Music expand their artistry, empathy, and understanding of American music.
