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Paddling for life
For University of Miami faculty member Gema Pérez Sánchez, it is the deep human connection she found on a local dragon boat team that launched her recovery after surgery for breast cancer.
JD Da Boss crowned Canes Fan of the Year
A dedicated season ticket holder, JD Disilus, aka "JD Da Boss," earned the title from over 1,100 submissions for his unwavering support of University athletics, attending a wide range of sporting events and showcasing his passion for all teams.
Setting dreams in motion
Mikenzie Juskalian fulfills her childhood dream as the feature twirler for the Frost Band of the Hour, infusing her dynamic choreography with passion, excitement, and artistry.
Are you aging well?
University of Miami experts in kinesiology, nutrition, and lifelong learning offer tips to live a long, active life.
No car? No problem
Freebee, founded by University of Miami alumni, replaces Safe Ride with expanded hours and service zones.
Hurricane hunters, the true storm chasers
A pilot’s initiative to track the 1935 Labor Day Hurricane that decimated the Florida Keys marked the beginning of the era of today’s legendary hurricane hunters.
Building at the intersection of learning and fun
Through the creation of a small, replica shotgun house, architect and designer Germane Barnes and a team of students from the University of Miami School of Architecture have built Play-House at the Museum of Contemporary Art. The playscape balances recreation and learning and highlights the historical significance of these South Florida homes and the contributions of Black residents in Miami’s development.
Uncovering new insights about native palms
Biology senior Isabella Childress is interning at one of South Florida’s oldest palm collections and hopes to glean new knowledge about a species known as the Miami palmetto.
On a Black Sea dive, this archeologist makes quite a find
University of Miami graduate student Efrain Ocasio joined an international student dive expedition in Bulgaria this summer that uncovered the foundation of a centuries-old fortress wall buried by the shifting seas.
As a busy hurricane season looms, new forecast model in the eye
A record 17 to 25 named storms have been predicted for the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, with 8 to 13 of them becoming hurricanes. A new forecast model jointly created by researchers at NOAA and the University of Miami will provide better diversity of prediction tools.
Special Report: Commencement 2024
Commencement will take place from May 9 through May 11, with seven ceremonies planned to celebrate more than 4,300 new graduates from the University of Miami. Get more details about the events, read about the special guest speakers, and follow for updated coverage.
A slice of home: The Northeast bagel experience
Gavin McKenna, a University of Miami student turned entrepreneur, and a group of college friends bring a slice of the Big Apple to the Sunshine State. With the support of UM Dining Services, this group of students started the Barnyard Bagel Co. and transformed their passion for authentic New York-style bagel sandwiches into a thriving business at the Well ’Canes market. Each week, Barnyard Bagel imports the finest bagels from New York to craft mouthwatering bagel sandwiches that have become a hit among students longing for a taste of home.
