According to the New York Times, University of Miami had the 46th most cases out of more than 1,900 schools they tracked. As UM has continued to promote the semester as a success, many faculty disagree.
Academics, News
Breaking down each learning model: hybrid, remote/virtual, and in-person
“Remote learning felt like isolation.”
Health, News
Isolation on a college campus: Students who contracted COVID-19 share their experience
“Testing positive was a bit of a shock.”
Campus Life, International, News
Chinese students express mixed reactions towards UM administration’s efforts
“Either the government needs to implement more strong policies, or people need to increase their awareness of the virus in order to better control the virus.”
Academics, Campus Life, Cover, News
2020 Year in Review: UM community reflects on its challenges amid resiliency
The University of Miami endured a tumultuous year of surprises and hurdles: from responding to the coronavirus pandemic to implementing new health practices, to adapting to society’s new normal.
Cover, News
Reversing course, UM announces virtual December commencement
Less than two weeks before commencement, Frenk announced the ceremony will be held virtually. The decision comes amidst a rise in Covid-19 cases in Miami and across the country. Prior to the email, UM had spent the previous month planning for a socially-distanced, in-person ceremony at Hard Rock stadium.
National News, News, Politics
Meet Miami-Dade County’s first female mayor
“It’s time to have a leader at the helm of our county that can bring people together, which is a trademark of Daniela’s, who’s a collaborator,” said Senior Campaign Advisor Christian Ulvert. “When she sees a problem, she runs to it and brings people together to solve it together. That’s how she started Catalyst Miami.”
News
Entrepreneur program ranked 13 in the country
The ranking by The Princeton Review marks the first time in the program’s 33 year history that it has been ranked in the top 50.
Campus Life, Cover, News
Last day for Farmers’ Market this semester
The outdoor market near the Richter Library will be open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. today before closing for winter break.
National News, News, Politics
Professor Q&A: Why do we have an Electoral College?
In the wake of the election, The Hurricane sat down with Max Fraser, an associate history professor at UM, to discuss the history of the electoral college and its potential future.
Campus Life, News
On day of deadline, 3,413 UM students still have not gotten flu shots
9,433 students have received their seasonal flu vaccine, while another 3,413 have not according to UM.
Campus Life, Community, Cover, News
UM passes 1,000 COVID cases
With one week of in-class instruction remaining, the University of Miami passed 1,000 cases of Covid-19.