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.
New online training program offers the University community resources around suicide prevention, including how to have difficult conversations with students who may be struggling.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The University of Miami is set to kick off its celebration of transfer students this week with a series of initiatives and events.
The University of Miami is set to kick off a yearlong centennial celebration in January 2025, marking 100 years since its founding.
The Hecht and Havenick names will forever be associated with the University of Miami. Barbara Hecht Havenick is continuing the family’s legacy of service and philanthropy at the U with a gift to support new student housing that keeps alive the memory of her mother, Florence Hecht.
The former University of Miami trustee and CEO of a major consulting firm, Echevarria has served the University in a variety of roles, from CEO of UHealth and the University to acting president.
A symposium organized by the Office of Civic and Community Engagement explored how climate gentrification is impacting Miami and aims to inspire future policy solutions.