Topic: People and Community
Jamaica: No stranger to powerful hurricanes
Hurricane Melissa devastated much of the infrastructure in the island nation, which often experiences the impacts of Atlantic hurricanes. Now, the process of recovery begins.
How Hurricane Melissa exploded into a monster
The Category 5 storm, which left a trail of destruction across the Caribbean, stunned forecasters and meteorologists, achieving extreme rapid intensification as well as a never-before-recorded wind speed near the ocean surface. University of Miami tropical cyclone experts explain how it happened.
Building for the future
An interdisciplinary team from the University of Miami is helping to build resilience in Grand Bahama, which is still recovering from Hurricane Dorian—the storm that pummeled the island six years ago.
‘Unpacking Quiroga’s Files’ in the Goizueta Pavilion
Join us Friday, Nov. 7 for an all-day colloquium celebrating the intellectual legacy of pioneering scholar José Quiroga.
The allure of gore
Horror films often transport societal malaise—disease, destruction, and fear of the unknown—onto the big screen, providing a temporary coping mechanism for life’s conundrums and uncertainties.
A Homecoming for the century
This fall’s Alumni Weekend and Homecoming will include even more events and décor to celebrate the University of Miami’s 100th birthday.
Taking their ideas to market
A new cohort of 30 student teams received seed funding this week from the USTAAR student entrepreneurship program, propelling their business ventures forward.
Unknown history of Cuban television’s early years revealed
The Cuban Heritage Collection’s new exhibition features archival treasures that explore Cuba’s impact in the introduction of radio and television across the continent.
Giving a voice to stories of forgotten refugees
Henry Green, a professor of religious studies, spoke on refugee rights at a United Nations Human Rights Council session in Geneva.
Building more than structures
The Design Build Studio course in the University of Miami School of Architecture, led by professor Rocco Ceo and lecturers Jim Adamson and Jake Leonard, immerses students in every stage of architecture—from concept to construction—through projects that benefit underserved and nonprofit communities, emphasizing craft, material understanding, and civic impact.
Shining a new light on water pollution
A collaborative study between the University of Miami College of Engineering and City of Miami Beach explores how ultraviolet light could help make local waters cleaner.
How do we ruin sleep?
A sleep expert at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine discusses ways to improve sleep hygiene and do away with bad habits.
