Topic: Staff - Life at the U
Learning through a global lens
A new initiative at the University of Miami encourages faculty members to partner with colleagues at an institution outside of the United States to offer students a cross-cultural experience.
The Connected College Podcast
Kelly Miller discusses the role of libraries in well-being, mental health, and student success.
Category 5 earns national recognition for game day spirit
Voted the Taco Bell Live Más Student Section of Traditions, the student section organized by Category 5 is now up for Student Section of the Year. Voting is open Dec.6-9.
Award recognizes efforts to promote diversity and inclusion
Shirelle Jackson, executive associate athletic director of student-athlete development, and Marvin P. Dawkins, professor of sociology, received the ACC UNITE Award for their commitment to social justice.
Mental health is everyone’s responsibility
New online training program offers the University community resources around suicide prevention, including how to have difficult conversations with students who may be struggling.
Student Spotlight: Albertie Regalado and Hanna Ebrahimi
Albertie Regalado and Hanna Ebrahimi were the 2024 Program Coordinators for Great Start, a pre-orientation program welcoming incoming commuter students to the university. Recently, Great Start was recognized by the National Association of Student Affairs Personnel Administrators as the 2024 Florida Program of Distinctions. However, these exceptional leaders stem way beyond their involvement in Great Start, exploring leadership across campus.
UCatholic's new student center becomes a hub for faith and fellowship
The newly opened center aims to foster spiritual growth, interfaith collaboration, and a sense of belonging for students across diverse backgrounds.
Dr. Scotney Evans Awarded $3.3 Million Grant from Robert Wood Johnson Foundation for Health and Racial Equity Research
Dr. Scotney Evans Awarded $3.3 Million Grant from Robert Wood Johnson Foundation for Health and Racial Equity Research
Student Spotlight: Jenny Jacoby
Cape Coral native Jenny Jacoby has grown up with a deep-rooted passion for written communications in various fields, including the environment and public policy. Her drive for journalistic advocacy led her to the University of Miami where she joined the Miami Hurricane. As a senior, the Editor-in-Chief aims to elicit journalistic creativity, strong leadership, and positive change. Read more about Jenny Jacoby’s story below.
Join the excitement of the Miami Book Fair
From Nov. 17–24, The U Creates will partner with the Miami Book Fair to celebrate literacy and arts from around the world. University instructors who are authors will discuss their work as part of the event. In addition, students and faculty and staff members are eligible for discounted tickets to attend the street fair on Saturday, Nov. 23, or Sunday, Nov. 24.
Now on view in the Kislak Center at the University of Miami
A Special Collections exhibition honoring Sofía Ímber, pioneering Venezuelan journalist, museum founder and director.
A gift to enhance disabled students’ campus mobility
A dedicated philanthropist and active member of the University of Miami’s Parents Council, Brigitte Nachtigall is supporting programs that enhance accessibility, including a gift to enable the Office of Disability Services to expand electric wheelchair access.
