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Upperclass geology and marine geoscience students stop during a return hike following investigations of shoreline deposits from ancient Lake Bonneville, which is now the modern Great Salt Lake, with the Wasatch Mountains in the distance. Photos courtesy James Klaus

Exploring geological wonders

Undergraduate students spent a month in Utah and Wyoming tracing the origins of North America through some of its most beautiful topography.

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Marine Geosciences | Geological Sciences

Ursula LeGuin’s “The Direction of the Road,” one of more than 1,000 artist’s books in the University of Miami Libraries Special Collections. Photo: Michael R. Malone/University of Miami

Artist’s books created by students are unique expressions

An installation of artist’s books on display in the Ashe Building highlight a distinctive art form, which uses a mélange of materials to tell a personal story.

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University Libraries

President Julio Frenk delivers his third State of the University address. Photo: TJ Lievonen/University of Miami

State of the U highlights resilience, future initiatives

In his third State of the University Town Hall, President Julio Frenk touted the University’s successes in dealing with the pandemic, honored “unsung heroes’’ on the front lines who helped manage the crisis, and outlined major endeavors that will fuel the future.

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Students react to State of the U address

Liv Williamson performs a rapid ecological assessment of coral reefs off the coast of southern Abaco in the Bahamas. Photo: Kevin Davidson

‘Coral Mama’ works to save reefs from extinction

Liv Williamson, a graduate student in marine studies, is raising coral juveniles in the lab, exposing them to heat-tolerant algae so they can survive a warming planet.

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Marine Biology and Ecology

"I Love Lucy" remains a popular television show for those seeking a bit of nostalgia. Graphic: Kevin Corrales/University of Miami

Taking a trip down memory lane can be soothing

Nostalgia evokes pleasant memories for many, and it can also help comfort Alzheimer’s patients, according to a University of Miami psychologist.

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Department of Psychology

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Hispanic Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

The University will commemorate National Hispanic Heritage Month through programs on learning and dialogue.

Ava De Leon is a junior studying marine affairs and public relations at the University of Miami.

Student learns from NOAA scientists

Ava De Leon was one of 15 students who participated in a NOAA internship aimed at giving diverse talent hands-on experience in marine science.

Amiri Uzere, Political Science and Psychology
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Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

The University will commemorate National Hispanic Heritage Month through programs on learning and dialogue.

Student learns from NOAA scientists

Ava De Leon was one of 15 students who participated in a NOAA internship aimed at giving diverse talent hands-on experience in marine science.

Amiri Uzere, Political Science and Psychology
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Johnny C. Taylor, Jr., B.S.C. ’89, president and chief executive officer of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)

Mapping a reset for the post-pandemic workplace

RESET: A Leader’s Guide to Work in an Age of Upheaval, the Wall Street Journal bestseller by University of Miami alumnus and trustee Johnny C. Taylor, Jr., charts a path forward for businesses facing a new, post-pandemic reality.

Josephine Caminos Oría, M.A. ’02

Between two worlds, alumna finds her true self

Josephine Caminos Oría, M.A. ’02, explores her family’s Argentine culinary heritage and tableside traditions in a new memoir of a life lived between two worlds.

Shark Research and Conservation Program

One ’Cane’s story of family, resilience, entrepreneurship—and sharks

From prewar Poland, to prerevolutionary Cuba, to present-day Miami, Stan Rudman and his family have built an American success story.

2021 Brighter Shades campaign

Creating Brighter Shades

For his winning sunglass case design, senior Giovanni Aprigliano created a collage that captures the U’s bright spirit—past, present, and future.

Pride your ride with the new license plate
Johnny C. Taylor, Jr., B.S.C. ’89, president and chief executive officer of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM)

Mapping a reset for the post-pandemic workplace

RESET: A Leader’s Guide to Work in an Age of Upheaval, the Wall Street Journal bestseller by University of Miami alumnus and trustee Johnny C. Taylor, Jr., charts a path forward for businesses facing a new, post-pandemic reality.

Between two worlds, alumna finds her true self

Josephine Caminos Oría, M.A. ’02, explores her family’s Argentine culinary heritage and tableside traditions in a new memoir of a life lived between two worlds.

One ’Cane’s story of family, resilience, entrepreneurship—and sharks

From prewar Poland, to prerevolutionary Cuba, to present-day Miami, Stan Rudman and his family have built an American success story.

Creating Brighter Shades

For his winning sunglass case design, senior Giovanni Aprigliano created a collage that captures the U’s bright spirit—past, present, and future.

Pride your ride with the new license plate
Pride your ride with the new license plate

EXPERIENCE U MIAMI

Canopies float among the palm trees on the Coral Gables Campus. Photo: Mike Montero/University of Miami

Canopy within palm trees

Canopies float among the palm trees on the Coral Gables Campus.
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Lakeside Village at dusk

Lakeside Village

Opened to students in Fall 2020, Lakeside Village is a 12-acre village comprised of 25 interconnected buildings and a multitude of outdoor spaces including a grand courtyard, study spots, recreational spaces, and outdoor terraces.
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Sebastian the Ibis bronze statue

Sebastian the Ibis

A bronze statue of our mascot Sebastian the Ibis welcomes current and former students to the Newman Alumni Center. The sculpture was crafted by artist Patrick Flibotte and funded by alumnus Samuel H. Ballam, III, B.B.A. ’72.
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Donna E. Shalala Student Center

Donna E. Shalala Student Center

The 120,000-square-foot Donna E. Shalala Student Center is where students go to eat, study, attend events, meet up with friends, make things happen, and just relax.
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The F.G. Walton Smith research vessel sits on the bay at the Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science.

F.G. Walton Smith research vessel

The F.G. Walton Smith research vessel sits on the bay at the Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science.
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Fate Bridge and the Shalal Student Center in the Background

‘Fate’ Accompli

“Hey, Mom. Want to build a bridge?” student Hannah Weese asked, half joking, But Elizabeth Grass Weese agreed, donating $1 million from the Grass Family Foundation to create the 210-foot Fate Bridge across Lake Osceola in memory of Hannah’s grandfather Alexander Grass, the Rite Aid founder.
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Rockers on UM Campus

Relax on a Rocker

Lush landscapes abound on the University's Coral Gables campus.
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The Billy Goat, a mobile coffee kiosk

The Billy Goat

Designed and built by 13 UM architecture students during the fall 2014 semester, The Billy Goat, a mobile coffee kiosk, is open weekdays from 9:15 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Operated by School of Architecture students, the kiosk is named after goats that discovered coffee beans in ancient Ethiopia.
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The University of Miami campus in summer.

Endless Shades of Summer

Colorful foliage from more than 500 species of flora keeps the 239-acre Coral Gables campus looking festive and cool despite sizzling temperatures.
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The Rathskeller

Sink the 8 ball or savor the mac 'n' cheese bites at The Rathskeller.
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The Alfred C. Glassell, Jr. SUSTAIN Building on the Marine Campus

Alfred C. Glassell, Jr. SUSTAIN Building

The Alfred C. Glassell, Jr. SUSTAIN Building on the Marine Campus is capable of generating Category 5 hurricane-force winds in a 3D test environment.
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Getting Fit

The Patti and Allan Herbert Wellness Center, one of the nation’s largest, most comprehensive university-based fitness centers, houses an indoor lap pool, saunas, spinning and Pilates studios, kickboxing and Zumba classes, cooking instruction, racquetball and basketball courts, massages, and much more!
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