Topic: Social Impact
From combat to community impact: alumnus builds pathways of wellness for veterans and first responders
Eric Golnick applies what he learned in the Master of Arts in International Administration program to improve the lives of those who serve. Now offered fully online, the program will open similar paths to learners around the world.
VRC named Best for Vets 2025
The Veterans Resource Center at the University of Miami is home to many resources and programs for student veterans and veteran-connected students. This year, the University of Miami made the Military Times ‘Best for Vets’ top universities list—marking the first-time since rankings began in 2013.
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.
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.
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.
Redefining health behind bars
University of Miami sociologist Kathryn Nowotny reveals the hidden health costs of incarceration.
What can Green U do for you?
Working in partnership with departments throughout the University of Miami, Green U is focused on helping to minimize the University's impact on the environment through sustainability and other ways.
Mental health matters
On World Mental Health Day, learn to recognize early signs of mental health struggles—and ways to support those in need.
How to help manage storm anxiety
Experts in child psychology and pediatrics shared ways that parents or caregivers can support kids and young adults who get anxious about bad storms or hurricanes.
A towering partnership in the name of freedom
The University of Miami Cuban Heritage Collection played a vital role in the restoration, reopening, and centennial celebration of the downtown Freedom Tower, providing iconic images and artifacts that document the extraordinary history of “the Ellis Island of the South.”
