Topic: In the Community
From classroom ideas to business ventures
The University of Miami Business School is building a pipeline to help students move their ideas from the classroom to market through resources and opportunities such as “The Taste of Entrepreneurship,” which connected aspiring entrepreneurs with founders in the food industry.
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.
From Miami to Mauritius
Recent alumnus Jason Ramkissoon was just named a Fulbright recipient and is the ninth University of Miami awardee to receive the distinguished award this year. He will be teaching English in the small island nation of Mauritius.
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.
The end of an era
Gladys Gómez-Rossié, community relations coordinator, has retired after 59 years at the University of Miami Libraries Cuban Heritage Collection.
Mahoney-Pearson reinvents the dining hall experience
With construction reshaping the area around it, Mahoney-Pearson Dining Hall is finding new ways to bring students through its doors—one personal pizza, ramen bowl and Polaroid at a time.
Work with AI, don’t fear it
Ken Griffin, founder and CEO of Citadel, discussed artificial intelligence, the future of work, economic growth and the importance of lifelong learning during a Cobb Leadership Lecture Series fireside chat at the University of Miami.
From a 40-year career in publishing to teaching American history
Michael Scheibach brings expertise in the Cold War and early atomic era to the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute.
Building safer, more sustainable housing
A collaboration between the University of Miami, Resilient Cities Catalyst and the Ministry for Grand Bahama will offer new and resilient housing to workers and returning residents.
Health Sciences Resource Fair at Calder Library
Join us Oct. 1 for an all-day event that brings together students, faculty, and staff for an engaging showcase of innovative technologies and library services.
Investing in climate resilience
The Resilience Finance Lab, an initiative of the University of Miami’s Climate Resilience Institute, will bring together experts across sectors to develop the market infrastructure needed to fund projects that reduce environmental and disaster risks.
Spinning tracks on campus
The student-run EQ Collective at the University of Miami brings together students who share a love of music, creating a space to hone their craft, collaborate and connect.
