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.
Blogs, Coronavirus, News
Introducing The Hurricane’s newest blog: ‘Canes Covering Coronavirus’
The Miami Hurricane staff isn’t taking a break during quarantine. In fact, we think it’s more important than ever to double down on our passions for quality journalism and unique storytelling.
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.
Academics, Coronavirus, Cover, Housing, News
All classes to move online for remainder of semester, housing to close
The University of Miami announced Tuesday morning that all classes will be conducted online for the remainder of the semester. Additionally, on-campus housing will partially close March 25, with limited exceptions for students who are unable to return home or cannot find housing off campus.
Coronavirus, Cover, International, News
More study-abroad students called home from Europe
“I feel like this is the only time in my life where I can travel for a long period of time with my best friends. I was looking forward to it so much, and I was having the best experience, and I never expected anything like this to happen.”
Campus Life, News
Student-created app to help Canes connect
Eureka Match aims to connect students with different skill sets and backgrounds to the user’s benefit. For example, a theater major who might need help marketing themselves could get in touch with a marketing student, or a computer science major who is looking for legal input would be put in touch with a law student.
Coronavirus, Cover, Health, International, News
After returning from Italy, students are under quarantine, set to finish semester online
“We were stuck in a pandemic with no one to contact at the university. Imagine 25 students crying and calling parents, trying to figure out how they will go home, how to bring everything back so quickly, how we would finish classes, how we would get our money back.”
Administration, Coronavirus, Health, News
Amid coronavirus pandemic, UM announces extension of spring break, move to online classes
Joining over 135 other colleges and universities, the University of Miami announced in a message Thursday, March 12 that it would move to remote learning starting March 23 until April 4.