Topic: Feature Stories
Greek Week Fundraises for Cancer Research
AGLO's annual ‘Greek Week’ has teamed up with Dolphins Cancer Challenge to hold a week of activities and competitions for Greek Organizations to compete in for Cancer Research.
Cycling for Cancer Research: Halftime Hustle
The sixth annual Cycle Sesh fundraiser raises awareness for cancer research in partnership with Team Hurricanes for the Dolphins Cancer Challenge. This year, the rides will be themed to halftime shows of the past and present.
Students play pivotal roles developing apps demoed at XR conference
Collaborating with faculty members and researchers, students helped develop and create immersive technology applications that address environmental awareness, the well-being of cancer patients, and the history of a historic Miami neighborhood.
XR conference takes a deep dive into immersive technology
With educators and experts from around the country in attendance, including Imagineers from the Walt Disney Company, the two-day conference explored the different ways extended reality is making an impact in the world.
SCC: Behind the Scenes
The Student Center Complex is one of the most beloved spots on campus, with dozens of spaces on campus to all to enjoy daily. None of it would be possible without the amazing team working behind the scenes to keep things running smoothly.
Making sense of data
The Open Visualization Academy—a first-of-its-kind platform recently launched by a faculty member at the University of Miami—offers free courses on designing data-backed charts and maps to communicate information more effectively.
A ‘major steppingstone’ against Alzheimer’s
In a study that could have important implications for the future therapeutic treatment of Alzheimer’s patients, researchers at the University of Miami using a mouse model have been successful in reversing the loss of blood flow to the brain, one of the early signs of the neurodegenerative disease.
University of Miami Debate Team continues to shine
During the 2025 season, the University of Miami Debate Team brought home three top prizes, along with many other distinctions
Want to create something? Join UMaker
The UMaker club, based at the College of Engineering, helps students learn to create working prototypes of their latest ideas.
Summer programs offer students new perspectives
There are 19 unique faculty-led study abroad programs offered this summer, and many are new. Students have just a few weeks left to apply.
New Canes are ecstatic to be on campus
More than 750 new undergraduate students arrived on the Coral Gables Campus last week and enjoyed a host of events as part of Spring Cane Kickoff.
A victory for all ages
Students and parents attending spring orientation celebrated the Canes Fiesta Bowl win inside the Rathskeller at a lively and nerve-wracking watch party.
