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As the fall semester wraps up, some students prepare to depart campus and South Florida for the final time in 2021. With another year behind them, they are ready to take time to recharge in anticipation of plans for the new year. Listen to their expectations and even one Super Bowl prediction for 2022.
The Thanksgiving holiday is a time to gather with loved ones, indulge in your favorite foods, and take a moment to reflect on gratitude. As students depart campus for Thanksgiving break, which runs from Nov. 22 through Nov.
Nelson Dellis, a double alumnus and lecturer in the Department of Computer Science, broke the world record for the fastest time to arrange a deck of playing cards memorized underwater. And he did it at the University Center Pool on Nov. 13.
Each fall, the rich tradition of Homecoming and Alumni Weekend permeates every corner of the Coral Gables Campus. For one weekend, hundreds of alumni flock back to campus donning their orange and green to reignite their love for the University.
In an evening filled with laughter, nostalgia, and a few "dad jokes," the Student Government's thought-provoking What Matters To U speaker series returned on Oct. 21 with actor, comedian, and social media star Josh Peck. The event marked What Matters to U's first in-person event in two years.
Guillermo "Willy" Prado, professor of nursing and health studies, public health sciences, and psychology at the University of Miami, has been elected to the prestigious National Academy of Medicine (NAM) for his scholarship in prevention science, and for his effective youth- and family-focused HIV and substance-use prevention interventions, which have been scaled throughout school systems and clinical settings in the United States and Latin America.
On Oct. 1, 1971, Walt Disney World in Orlando opened its doors, ushering in an era of princesses, pixie dust, and extraordinary economic growth in Florida. The theme park's golden jubilee, celebrated this month, marks five decades of innovation and record-breaking expansion that has shaped the state's economy and success.
The University's fall break runs from Thursday, Oct. 14 through Sunday, Oct. 17. While some students will be performing community service with the Alternative Breaks program, others will be using their time off to travel, visit with friends and family, and unwind as they reach the halfway point of the semester.
On Wednesday evening, the sisters of Zeta Tau Alpha (ZTA), an international women's fraternity, once again illuminated the Cobb Fountain in Lake Osceola in pink to honor Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Mary Beth Calhoon, associate professor in the University of Miami School of Human Education and Development, has been awarded a five-year, $3.8 million grant by the Institute of Education Sciences to study the impact and implementation of a middle school reading program for students with and at-risk for reading disabilities.
University of Miami senior Paul Douillon walked into the Shalala Student Center Ballroom Tuesday curious to get a glimpse of the future that President Julio Frenk's third State of the University Town Hall provided. "Something President Frenk said that stood out to me was his quote, 'We cannot have 21st century learning in 19th century classrooms,'" recalled Douillon.
In the wake of the United States' final departure from Afghanistan after two decades of war, Jack Miller-a faculty member in the School of Communication, Air Force veteran who served in Afghanistan, and advisor to the Veteran Students Organization (VSO)-reflects on the crisis.
If you've ever taken an exercise class at the Herbert Wellness Center, dined at the Rathskeller, or gone for a dip in the Whitten University Center swimming pool, you may have noticed a common thread among the people employed there-- many of them are students.
Living with a life-altering spinal cord injury and trying to navigate college, Ian Malesiewski faced some challenges; and because of them, he created the DefIANt Scholars Program-a scholarship fund that helps disabled students in higher education. Because of it, he has earned a venerable accolade for being a changemaker and problem-solver.
On March 25, breakfast lovers and waffle aficionados around the world celebrate International Waffle Day. While the occasion seems like a fun excuse to indulge in breakfast for dinner, many would be surprised to learn that the celebration originated in an unexpected way.
Jordan Farrell has always wanted to go to law school. However, she quickly realized the path would not be as easy as it seemed. "Going into my sophomore year, I started doing my research on how to prepare myself and realized how many hurdles, especially as a minority student, I would have to overcome," she said.
Two new dining options have arrived at the University of Miami's Coral Gables Campus. Located in the new Lakeside Village student housing complex, Smoothie King, a national franchise featuring nourishing smoothies, and Daybreak, an all-day breakfast dining concept, are now open for business.
White sand beaches, year-round warm weather, and a plethora of vibrant cultures-what's not to love about living in "the 3-0-5?" On March 5th, the City of Miami celebrates 305 Day, an unofficial homage to the Magic City. On this 305 Day, University of Miami students share a few of their favorite things, places, and reasons for living in Miami.
As the credits to Ava DuVernay's "13th" rolled in Julian Crosby's sociology class, his creative mind whirled as he marveled at the power of storytelling. Crosby, a Hammond Scholar, Foote Fellow, and honors student studying motion pictures in the School of Communication, often draws inspiration from others to share compelling stories.
Last week, students across the University of Miami's Coral Gables Campus participated in various discussions and events as part of the Butler Center for Service and Leadership's annual Social Justice Week. The programming, supported by multiple student organizations and campus departments, aimed to promote dialogues, experiential activities, and initiatives that foster equity, justice, and inclusion to bridge gaps within the campus community.
Flaunting beautiful views of the University's Coral Gables campus along Lake Osceola's shoreline, the highly anticipated state-of-the-art Lakeside Village finally opened its doors in August - ushering in a new era of on-campus housing experiences for 'Canes. The 12-acre housing complex broke ground in February 2018, setting its sights on becoming the University's first transformative living community for students.
On Monday, March 1, the Peace Corps commemorates 60 years since President John F. Kennedy established the agency. Over the last six decades, Peace Corps volunteers have worked in 60 countries promoting peace and friendship through volunteerism and public service. In honor of the milestone, the Master of Arts in International Administration (MAIA) and Master of Science in Education (M.S.Ed.)
By the end of his first semester, Zachary Danney wasn't sure he was ready to return to school. A difficult transition to college as a veteran student left him feeling disconnected and discouraged. That was until he discovered the University of Miami's Veteran Students Organization (VSO).
Best Buddies, an international organization with chapters at more than 100 college campuses across the United States, fosters one-on-one friendships between students and a person in their community with an intellectual or developmental disability, referred to as their "buddy." Typically, the University of Miami Best Buddies chapter hosts events on campus to connect its 50 student members with their buddies.
In a moderated discussion as part of Student Government's "What Matters to U" speaker series, Sybrina Fulton, mother of the late Trayvon Martin and political advocate, shared words of encouragement about overcoming adversity and tackling social justice on Thursday evening.
On Nov. 3, several students will be heading to the polls for the first time to cast their ballot in the 2020 presidential election. Ahead of voter registration deadlines in various states, student groups on campus have begun their final efforts to mobilize young voters on campus.
During the Student Government's speaker series What Matters To U event Tuesday, John Kasich, former governor of Ohio, spoke to students at the University of Miami about leadership and civic engagement. Prior to his run as a Republican presidential candidate in 2016, Kasich worked as a managing director in the investment banking division of Lehman Brothers from 2001 to 2009.
In a bustling COVID-19 hospital unit on the upper east side of New York City, it wasn't the graduation ceremony Jeffrey Eberhardt, a University of Miami mechanical engineering major, envisioned for himself. But when the clock struck 7 on a recent evening, the city streets flooded with applause and celebration from the balconies of nearby residents, honoring Eberhardt's commencement-and his dedicated service.
He tested positive for the novel coronavirus in early March, and now University of Miami senior Justin Grauer is fully recovered. So, he is assisting critically ill COVID-19 patients by donating convalescent plasma, which will be given to them to help fight the virus.
Patrick McCarthy, a senior at the University of Miami who is better known as the musician "Freaky Pat," didn't always consider a career in music his path. Sitting casually in his South Miami home, McCarthy shared that it wasn't until he arrived at the University of Miami that his perception of producing music changed.
Cold brew, anyone? At the University of Miami, coffee is as diverse as the campus. When 3 p.m. rolls around, and you're looking for your caffeine fix to muster through the day, you may have noticed some new options on campus.