Topic: University
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.
Top researchers recognized for impactful discoveries
Seven University of Miami scholars and experts whose investigative contributions are helping to resolve challenges to Florida and beyond are honored by the Academy of Science, Engineering, and Medicine of Florida.
Teaching tools for the future
At the University’s Faculty Showcase, instructors from across the University learned the importance of peer collaboration from Eric Mazur, a renowned physics scholar and innovative educator.
University celebrates transfer students
The University of Miami is set to kick off its celebration of transfer students this week with a series of initiatives and events.
Counting down to the centennial
The University of Miami is set to kick off a yearlong centennial celebration in January 2025, marking 100 years since its founding.
