Para un miembro del personal de limpieza de la Universidad de Miami, sobrevivir a la pandemia de coronavirus significa elegir entre la vida y continuar recibiendo su salario.
Administration, Community, Cover, News
President Frenk unveils plans for racial justice
President Julio Frenk first arrived at the University of Miami in 2015 during a moment when its students, faculty and staff were grappling with racism on its very own campus.
Now, five years later, his administration is working once again to move UM towards racial justice.
Administration, Campus Life, News
Student leaders share why UM needs more Black faculty
Under President Julio Frenk, the number of Black faculty at the university increased 26 percent from 159 to 200 individuals, making up 5.1 percent of
the faculty.
Community, Health, News
Coral Gables mayor makes face coverings mandatory as coronavirus cases surge
The new order went into effect on June 25 and will be enforced with a fine
Community, Cover, Health, News
Coronavirus places UM workers under financial stress, health risk
Amid layoffs, risk of exposure to COVID-19 and threats to their benefits, the University of Miami’s subcontracted facilities and dining workers report that they have been hit hard by the pandemic.
Administration, Campus Life, Cover, News
Black student leaders present letter to university administration calling for change
Students put together a list of 11 recommendations for the university, including requests to increase the number and retention of Black faculty, staff and students through a strategic hiring plan, to implement diversity and sensitivity training across the university and to allocate more money to infrastructure dedicated to diversity, equity and inclusion.
Academics, Campus Life, Cover, News
Fall semester to resume in person
In a message sent out to the entire Cane community, President Julio Frenk announced that classes will resume in person starting Aug. 17. However, Frenk says life on campus will not look the same as before.
Athletics, Cover, National News, Sports
Gov. Ron DeSantis signs bill allowing student athletes compensation for name, image, likeness
The bill grants players the opportunity to “earn compensation for the use of her or his name, image, or likeness. Such compensation must be commensurate with the market value of the authorized use of the athlete’s name, image, or likeness.”
Community, News
Miami beaches reopen with restrictions. Here is what you need to know
After 12 weeks of empty beaches, Miami-Dade County reopened sandy shores for visitors Wednesday, June 10 but with restrictions. For those planning a beach day in the near future, here are several rules and guidelines to be aware of.
Academics, News
Several fall classes move to mixed online format without notice
“I think it would’ve been respectful to receive an email from the school explaining why my classes were switched rather than having me check can link to find my classes online, said senior Gabby Butman. “As a senior, it is upsetting that I am missing out on some of my last memories and experiences because now I will be spending the majority of my time at home on the computer.”
Campus Life, Community, Cover, News
Black student leaders urge university to act
In an effort to spark action, six Black student leaders gathered for a virtual dialogue over Zoom to deliver a Black State of the Union Address and discuss racial issues persisting at the University of Miami.
Here are six takeaways from the event.
Cover, Gallery, News, Photo
Photos from the weekend: Protests continue across US
Armed with their signs, strengthened by their voices, protestors gathered this past weekend in cities across the United States and the world to lament the Black lives lost at the hands of police and to call for a reckoning in the criminal justice system.