Congresswoman Donna Shalala, a public health expert herself, has been outspoken during the coronavirus pandemic, calling for better leadership from President Donald Trump, as well as Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Coronavirus, Cover, Letters to the Editor, Opinion
President-elect of United Black Students responds to coronavirus outbreak, offers words of advice
As the new United Black Students president for the 2020–2021 academic year, I feel it necessary to address black students specifically. We once again face a new threat that preliminary data is showing to disproportionately affect our communities.
Cover, News, Profiles, Student Government
UM junior breaks gender, race barriers in student government
Three years ago, Abigail Adeleke joined student government as part of an inside joke amongst her closest friends. On April 7, she will officially take office as the first black student government president since 2015 as part of the University of Miami’s first all-female executive branch.
Cover, Sports, Tennis
With decision to stay another year, Perez-Somarriba has chance to defend NCAA singles title
“I cannot put into words how much pride and honor I have had while representing the U. Finishing my career like I had always thought I would is something that means a lot to me.”
Baseball, Coronavirus, Cover, Cross Country/Track and Field, Sports, Tennis
How extra year of eligibility will impact UM’s student athletes
But relief came for these student-athletes, and not just those who were facing an early exit from athletics, as the council voted to extend eligibility to all spring sport athletes, regardless of year in the program. This decision effectively grants all spring student-athletes a redshirt for the suspended 2020 season.
Coronavirus, Cover, International, News
Students hurry back from UGalapagos program after Ecuador closes its borders
With 72 hours to evacuate, students in the UGalapagos program scrambled to book the last flights out of Ecuador, as the nation shut its borders due to coronavirus concerns.
Administration, Coronavirus, Cover, News
Administration’s coronavirus communication efforts stir mixed reactions
While many students praised UM for supporting students through this difficult situation, some said they wished the administration was more proactive and clear in their communications.
Coronavirus, Cover, Letters to the Editor, Opinion
Student government president on how to be ‘socially responsible’ during pandemic
I am writing to you about ways you can be proactive to keep yourself and fellow Canes safe and to remind you of some important resources available at UM.
Academics, Administration, Cover, News
Student-created petition calls for pass/fail grading option, receives more than 5,500 signatures
Following the University of Miami’s decision to move online for the remainder of the spring semester, senior Anuj Shah started a petition on March 17 calling on UM to make a pass/fail grading option due to some of the issues coronavirus is causing for the student body. Less than a couple of days later, it received more than 5,000 signatures.
Community, Cover, Health, News
First reported UM student tests positive for coronavirus
The first reported student at the University of Miami has tested positive for the coronavirus, according to an email sent out on Saturday, March 21 by University Communications.
Academics, Coronavirus, Cover, News
UM announces changes to commencement schedule
The University of Miami announced Thursday morning that all spring undergraduate, graduate and law commencement ceremonies will be postponed until December 2020 due to the coronavirus outbreak. The Miller School of Medicine will host a virtual commencement ceremony Saturday, May 9, 2020, at 3 p.m. EST.
Coronavirus, Cover, Health, News
Member of medical campus community tests positive for coronavirus
University Communications sent out an email Tuesday night informing students that a member of the medical campus community has tested positive for coronavirus.