Topic: Visiting Speakers
‘Hágase el verso’ book launch on May 27
Celebrate the life and poetic legacy of José MartÃ, whose voice continues to shape the cultural and political imagination of Latin America and its diasporas.
‘Just get better, forever’
During two spring undergraduate commencement ceremonies on Thursday at the University of Miami, former NFL and Miami Hurricanes football great Greg Olsen challenged graduates to continuously improve.
Special Report: Commencement 2026
Commencement will take place from May 7 through May 11, with eight ceremonies planned to celebrate more than 4,600 new graduates from the University of Miami. Get more details about the events, read about the special guest speakers, and follow for updated coverage and profiles of some of the graduating students.
Commencement speaker preview
Five distinguished individuals will take the stage during Spring 2026 Commencement exercises honoring baccalaureates, doctoral and master’s degree recipients, and law and medical graduates.
‘Breaking the Silence’ conversation on May 14
The Cuban Heritage Collection presents the first of two webinars exploring the long‑silenced memories of the Angolan Civil War, 50 years later.
May 11 presentation by Kislak Fellow Claire Lavarreda
Learn how Indigenous labor, expertise, and intellectual authority influenced the production of Catholic texts in New Spain from 1570 to 1810.
April 27 online presentation with Carolina Cueva
Discover how the Kislak Collection informed an interdisciplinary investigation of Andean history, displacement, and identity.
Dutch royals visit the Rosenstiel School
In Miami as part of a three-day U.S. trip, King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands stopped at the Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science to learn more about potential partnerships on water-related projects and to get a behind-the-scenes look at University resilience initiatives.
A weeklong celebration of Earth DayÂ
Join us on campus and online for inspiring presentations, creative workshops, and two special mindfulness sessions.
April 22: A conversation on history, identity, and storytelling
The Cuban Heritage Collection welcomes Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author Mirta Ojito for a presentation of her latest book.
Hospitality leaders share industry insights
Alumnus Noah Tepperberg, co-founder and co-CEO of Tao Group Hospitality, joined entrepreneur David Grutman, founder of Groot Hospitality, for a fireside chat at Miami Herbert Business School on succeeding in the hospitality and entertainment industry.
City smarts
From flying cars and high-tech sensors to AI platforms and quantum computing, Smart Cities MIAMI explores the future of urban development.
