Students have not had a chance to formally discuss the details of the plan, and how it might impact them. President Julio Frenk said he hopes the “State of the U” town hall meeting Monday night will change that.
Community, Hurricane, News
One year later: How UM is recovering from Irma
Hurricane Irma, the first Category 4 storm to impact Florida in more than a decade, made landfall in Miami one year ago on Sept 10. In the months since, the University of Miami has striven to recover from the physical and financial burdens of the storm and implement policy changes for the upcoming hurricane season….
Community, Cover, Football, News, Sports, Student Organization
Pilot tailgating policy aims for compromise between students and administration
The new policy includes 20 designated student org tailgating spots and an update to game day shuttle service
Academics, Campus Life, Cover, News
Law school evacuated after air conditioner malfunctions
Classes were temporarily suspended Wednesday afternoon when a ruptured air conditioner belt sent smoke through the vents in law school Building F.
National News, News, Obituaries, Politics
Services honoring ‘American hero’ John McCain to conclude Sunday
McCain’s achievements continue to be remembered, even by those too young to vote in the 2008 elections. Micaela Stoner, president of the UM College Republicans, said McCain’s presidential campaign was the first she was old enough to follow, and said she rooted for him to win.
Campus Life, Construction, Housing, News
Student Housing Village opening delayed until fall 2020
“We decided that we wanted to delay the village’s opening to ensure a high-quality living experience from day one,” Vice President Patricia Whitely said. “We didn’t want anything to detract from students’ ability to study.”
Community, News, Obituaries
Student dies in residential college during second week of classes
Roman Deana, a UM senior majoring in biomedical engineering, died Tuesday afternoon in Pearson Residential College.
Culture, Music
R&B band Soulpax debuts album inspired by Latin sounds and Miami roots
“Inside Outside” premiered on Aug. 25 and features 11 tracks of the band’s signature vocal riffs and fiery guitar.
Culture, Movies
‘The Little Mermaid’ retelling packed with UM alumni
Canes starred on camera and behind the scenes in this independent studio’s “new twist on the classic tail.”
International, News, Politics
UNIVEN members say travel ban helps Venezuela more than it hurts
“They are a corrupt class of politicians that do not care about the country or the people that perhaps once, voted for their party and put them in power… They do not deserve to be able to enjoy or spend in the USA, or any other country in the world.”
Administration, International, News, Politics
UM: Trump travel ban exempts international students
University officials say they have received inquiries from students in the affected countries and from others as well. However, they point out that the ban does not pertain to students with the proper student visas and documentation.
Campus Life, Cover, News
Problems with parking portal prevent some students from buying passes
Some students said they were not able to purchase a parking pass, which costs $531 for a standard full-price commuter permit, because of issues with the parking portal.
