WVUM 90.5 FM, the University of Miami’s student-run radio station, has been operating out of one studio for years. Now, with new funding, the station will revamp its active studio and reopen one long out of commission.
Administration, Environment, News
Q&A: Matt Shpiner speaks about ongoing Hurricane Irma recovery process
More than three months after the University of Miami was hit by Hurricane Irma, leading to millions in damages and weeks-long closure, Director of Emergency Management Matthew Shpiner speaks about how the school is still recovering from its impacts.
Administration, News
Brandon Gilliland named new vice president and chief financial officer
Brandon Gilliland, current vice president for finance at Wake Forest University, has been named the University of Miami’s new vice president and chief financial officer. Gilliland will “provide leadership, oversight and stewardship for all aspects of the university’s financial resources,” according to an announcement released by Executive Vice President for Business and Finance and Chief…
Administration, News
Jessica Brumley appointed new vice president for Facilities Operations and Planning
Jessica Brumley has been named the University of Miami’s new vice president for Facilities Operations and Planning beginning in January. Brumley’s appointment was announced Nov. 1 in an email from Jacqueline Travisano, vice president for business and finance and chief operating officer. In her role as vice president of Facilities Management at Nova Southeastern University,…
Administration, News
New Leadership Open House introduces new UM administrators, leaders to community
More than 100 people attended UM’s New Leadership Open House in the Shalala Student Center on Oct. 26 to greet seven of UM’s new administrative leaders: Jeffrey Duerk, executive vice president and provost; Jacqueline Travisano, executive vice president for business and finance and chief operating officer; Dr. Edward Abraham, dean and chief academic officer of…
Administration, Campus Life, Greek Life, News, Student Organization
Students react to losing tailgate privileges
The parking lots at Hard Rock Stadium, usually an atmosphere of thousands of students in green and orange jumping up and down to loud music, will become just another tailgate lot with the closure of lots nine and 10 to student organizations as a safety precaution. Now, students are reacting to the university’s decision. Sammy…
Administration, News, Profiles
Newly appointed executive vice president and provost Jeffrey Duerk reflects on first few months
He’s been here for less than a semester and has already had to make decisions many executive vice presidents and provosts of universities across the nation rarely face. But Jeffrey Duerk, the University of Miami’s new executive vice president and provost, isn’t fazed. Duerk said his first few months in the position are even…
Administration, Cover, Finance, News
UM to accommodate eligible graduate students and faculty from Caribbean islands affected by hurricanes
The University of Miami will accommodate students and eligible graduate students from Caribbean islands affected by Hurricane Irma and Hurricane Maria onto its campuses and provide an opportunity to them to continue their professional and educational experiences. The university has agreed to provide the opportunity free of cost allowing the displaced faculty and students’ home…
Administration, Cover, News
School of education dean to step down, take one-year leave
Isaac Prilleltensky, dean of the School of Education and Human Development, will step down from his position at the end of this semester after 11 years of service to UM. In a statement to the university, Provost Jeffrey Duerk announced Prielleltensky will continue to serve as the school’s dean until the end of the fall…
Administration, Health, News
UHealth CEO Dr. Steven Altschuler resigns
Dr. Steven Altschuler is resigning less than two years after he was brought on as the executive vice president for Health Affairs and CEO of UHealth. A letter sent out by University of Miami President Julio Frenk said Altschuler’s resignation will take effect Sept. 15 and attributed the resignation to his desire “to pursue other…
Administration, Campus Life, Community, News
Troubleshoot academic, administrative issues with university ombudsperson
WHO Jennifer Rau is the University of Miami’s assistant to the vice president and ombudsperson. She has held this title since 2014 and works with Heather Stevens, the student advocacy coordinator, and Michelle Maldonado, the academic ombudsperson. Additionally, an entire team of academic and administrative troubleshooters students in addressing student concerns. WHAT An ombudsperson is…
Administration, Community, International, News, Politics
President Frenk meets with Cuban-American community
University of Miami President Julio Frenk met today with 17 leaders of the local Cuban-American community to discuss the future of the Institute for Cuban and Cuban-American Studies (ICCAS), and to address circulating rumors that falsely report UM will be shutting down ICCAS. Community members, as well as Student Government President Adrian Nuñez and Federación…