“College is supposed to be such a special and flourishing time for students,” said senior Amy Grundlegor, “but before anything, it’s supposed to be safe place to grow – and that’s obviously not the case this year.”
Community, International, News, Student Organization
UM Global Medical Brigades to provide medical care for Panama’s underprivileged communities
29 undergraduate students will take a week-long medical service trip to the communities of Tranquilla and El Retiro in West Panama.
Athletics, Community, Environment, News
Green Athletics Conference encourages sustainability in sports
“We need to get students involved who are passionate about sustainability. It doesn’t just matter in sports but in every aspect of our campus. Change all starts with us.”
Community, News
Florida Priorities Summit to foster post-election conversation
An assembly of Florida influencers selected for their work in each of five “priorities” – education, infrastructure, guns, environment and healthcare – will be joining in groups at the Shalala Student Center to discuss key issues affecting Florida.
Campus Life, Community, News
UThrift: UM’s mobile thrift store
One of the Green Committee’s newest initiatives, UThrift, seeks to help students reuse and recycle clothes instead of just cans.
Campus Life, Community, News
UM aims to reduce food waste
The University of Miami’s residential dining halls process about 1,150 pounds of food waste every day—that’s a pile of garbage about as heavy as a cow.
Campus Life, Community, News, Politics
Parkland survivors share stories, encourage activism
Zeif recounted the sound of gunshots rattling through the hallways, which sent students scattering to nearby classrooms.
Community, Cover, News, Politics
Live Election Day coverage
Polls were open across Florida from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Nov. 6. Voters showed up to cast their ballots and make their voices heard on a variety of elections and issues. All interviews were conducted at the University of Miami’s Watsco Center, unless otherwise noted. Emotions running high 6 p.m.: More than a dozen students…
Campus Life, Community, News
UM celebrates community at annual boat burning ceremony
Students, faculty and alumni stood around the lake, waving green and orange glow sticks in the air, making it seem as if there were fireworks dancing along the edge of the water.
Campus Life, Community, News
UM Counseling Center offers new app to promote mental health
The University of Miami Counseling Center announced Oct. 26 that they will be offering a new online service for students 一 WellTrack, an interactive self-help and therapy app that will allow students to receive counseling on the go.
Campus Life, Community, International, News
Artist displays work at UM, discusses immigration in America
Jimenez’s work is largely critical of the American attitude towards immigrants and the common stigmas against them.
Campus Life, Community, Cover, News
Homecoming just another week for UM alumni who work here
For the alumni who are now employees at the U, every week is homecoming week.