Topic: Law and Politics
Librarian collaborates with attorney to expand disability services
Aiming to support policy changes to allow more Floridians with disabilities to receive critical services, two University of Miami experts recently presented to the National Council on Disabilities and will soon publish a report on their findings.
President observer shares insight into his leadership
Yale University professor Jeffrey Sonnenfeld visited the University of Miami Tuesday to discuss what he has learned about real estate mogul turned President Donald J. Trump and how he leads.
Civil trial tests social platforms’ liability
The ongoing trial against Meta and Google for allegedly prompting addictive behavior that damages the mental health of children and teens could have broad implications, according to a University of Miami technology law expert.
From Shakespeare to statecraft
Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson shared lessons learned from his public service career during an event moderated by University of Miami Provost Joel Samuels.
School of Law’s new dean will ‘envision its next chapter’
Patricia Sánchez Abril has held several leadership roles across multiple schools during her career at the University of Miami.
Law alumnus aims to expand access to legal careers
Motivated by his own journey as an international law student, University of Miami alumnus Alexander Reus has committed to funding scholarships and paid internships that help LL.M. students gain critical U.S. legal experience and launch their careers.
Preserving the legacy of the first woman US attorney general
Through a major preservation effort led by University of Miami Libraries, damaged physical media from the Janet Reno Papers have been digitized and recently made available to the public, offering deeper insight into the former attorney general’s life and legacy.
Boris Johnson regales students about Brexit, UK politics
The former British prime minister is co-teaching a political science class this semester and spending some quality time with student leaders.
Chaplin Family Scholarship supports law student’s path
With support from the Chaplin Family Scholarship Fund, School of Law student Pablo Puga is pursuing a career focused on public impact, experiential learning, and service to the South Florida community.
Faculty Q&A: How UOnline Brings Global Learning to Life
Bradford R. McGuinn is director of the newly launched, fully online Master of Arts in International Administration (MAIA) program. In a recent interview, he discussed how the program creates a globally connected learning experience and reflected on the program’s first semester success and the power of accessible, high-quality online education.
Keeping alive the flames of resistance
A leading Cuban dissident denounced state repression, tyranny, and human rights abuses in Cuba at a special University of Miami public program.
Bolivia turns to the center
The recent presidential election pushed Rodrigo Paz, a centrist, to the top amidst economic woes.
