“It’s always such a good feeling to give my mom the biggest hug after not seeing her for a while”
Campus Life, News
School of Nursing and Health Studies professor wins prestigious award
The William R. Jones Outstanding Mentor Award is the highest award given by the McKnight Fellowship program. The award is handed out annually to one Florida professor to recognize their mentorship work with the McKnight Fellowship program, an organization that provides scholarships to African American and Hispanic students pursuing doctorate degrees in all fields of study.
Campus Life, Cover, News, Student Government
Megan Rapinoe to speak at ‘What Matters to U’
“I was excited when I heard she was coming,” he said. “I’m not a huge sports fan, but I watched the World Cup, and we need to support women’s sports and their fight for equality.”
Campus Life, News
Faculty Senate award nominations due Oct. 23.
These awards recognize faculty members for a range of accomplishments from breakthroughs in their respective fields to going beyond the call of duty in the classroom.
Campus Life, Community, News
Students help restore Kendall Indian Hammocks park on Gandhi Day
A group of 15 students who participated in Gandhi Day were dispatched to help reclaim the landscape of Kendall Indian Hammocks park, an area of Miami that is facing environmental threats.
Campus Life, Cover, News
From campus tours to coral reefs: UM leaps into virtual reality
On the third floor of the Richter library, visitors can take a tour of the campus, battle intergalactic warriors or explore coral reefs all through the power of virtual reality. Magic Leap, a spatial computing tech giant, partnered with the University of Miami to integrate virtual reality technology into campus life. The university now has over five Magic Leap virtual reality sets operating and open for visitor use.
Campus Life, News
School of Law hosts annual mock admissions panel
During the event, prospective law students had the opportunity to meet and talk to current students and admission counselors.
Administration, Campus Life, News
Academic Technologies to lead faculty showcase
The faculty-led conference intends to spread new ideas and technologies with the goal of enriching both faculty and student experience.
Campus Life, Music, News
Frost School of Music to host benefit concert for Bahamas
“It’s a rarity that we have a concert that represents all areas of Frost, especially one where the proceeds are donated to a good cause,” said Blake Evans, a junior majoring in jazz drum set performance
Campus Life, News
Michael Tillman to discuss real estate investment, development at School of Architecture
“I love doing things at UM. I’ll come in and guest lecturer in certain classes,” said Michael Tillman, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of PTM Partners “I want my discussions to be interactive. It would be boring otherwise.”
Campus Life, News, Politics
UM celebrates National Voter Registration Day
“We’ve been surprised by the number of students who have registered. Practically everyone who has passed by us has registered or at least have asked how to register in their own state.”