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Leyna Stemle, a University of Miami graduate biology student, is researching ways to help conserve vulnerable leatherback sea turtles.

Graduate student shares her passion for protecting turtles

Leyna Stemle aided in a study that is examining whether attaching green LED lights to fishing nets helps keep sea turtles from being entangled in the nets.

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Department of Biology

The 2020 Atlantic hurricane season produced 30 named storms. Photo: NOAA

This year’s Atlantic hurricane season was a novel one

What was behind the record-smashing season? Was human-induced climate change a factor? What’s in store for next year? Explore the possibilities.

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Department of Atmospheric Sciences

This 1940s photo from the University of Miami Libraries’ Florida Photograph Collection shows “shotgun shacks” where residents of Miami’s Overtown neighborhood lived.

StoryMap illuminates impacts of Miami’s historic racial segregation

A project on race, housing, and displacement in Miami connects past patterns of discrimination to modern disparities.

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Race, Housing, and Displacement in Miami

The climbing wall at Lakeside Village is open to students, with a reservation required for use. Video: Emmalyse Brownstein/University of Miami

Students scale new heights at rock climbing wall

Outdoor Adventures at Lakeside Village now offers one-hour climbing sessions—no experience necessary.

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Climbing Wall | Lakeside Village

Ceramics Class Student

Students' sculptures are a reflection of themselves

An asynchronous learning model provided an opportunity to create a hands-on process with a three-dimensional approach for a fall class.

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University of Miami students share their favorite traditions as they head for winter break and the holiday.

Food, family are students’ Thanksgiving favorites

University of Miami students share their favorite traditions as they head home for winter break and the holiday.

A man standing on a bridge looks out at the Ulua River in Progreso Yoro, Honduras, Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2020. Photo: Associated Press

Student brings attention to hurricane relief in Central America

Jackeline Del Arca, a senior from Honduras, shares how students, faculty, and staff can assist those impacted by Hurricane Eta.

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Food, family are students’ Thanksgiving favorites

University of Miami students share their favorite traditions as they head home for winter break and the holiday.

Student brings attention to hurricane relief in Central America

Jackeline Del Arca, a senior from Honduras, shares how students, faculty, and staff can assist those impacted by Hurricane Eta.

Nicolas Calzadia
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Alumnus Bill Fisse, B.B.A. ’75, M.B.A. ’77, with University of Miami students Louis Shaw, Richard Bosco, Bridget Scanlon, and Cory Levy during Citi's on-campus recruitment event in February 2020.

Citi ’Canes

Over 200 ’Canes have been offered jobs and internships through the Citi ’Canes program, which also provides learning opportunities and strengthens the bond between alumni who work at Citi.

Former University of Miami Veteran Student Organization President Derek Auguste, B.A. ’20, finds healing through service.

Finding hope, and healing, through service

Former University of Miami Veteran Student Organization President Derek Auguste, B.A. ’20, finds healing through service.

David Mullings, B.S. ’00, M.B.A. ’03

Positive investments – and vibes – only

Alumnus and entrepreneur David Mullings, B.S. ’00, M.B.A. ’03, invests in giving back.

Veterans have long played a significant role in shaping the University of Miami. With only 1,923 students in 1945, the University more than tripled its enrollment to 6,902 the following year as returning servicemen filled classrooms.

Veteran ’Canes

Meet some of our U alumni who have served their country and made an impact both during and after their time in the military.

Pride your ride with the new license plate
Alumnus Bill Fisse, B.B.A. ’75, M.B.A. ’77, with University of Miami students Louis Shaw, Richard Bosco, Bridget Scanlon, and Cory Levy during Citi's on-campus recruitment event in February 2020.

Citi ’Canes

Over 200 ’Canes have been offered jobs and internships through the Citi ’Canes program, which also provides learning opportunities and strengthens the bond between alumni who work at Citi.

Finding hope, and healing, through service

Former University of Miami Veteran Student Organization President Derek Auguste, B.A. ’20, finds healing through service.

Positive investments – and vibes – only

Alumnus and entrepreneur David Mullings, B.S. ’00, M.B.A. ’03, invests in giving back.

Veteran ’Canes

Meet some of our U alumni who have served their country and made an impact both during and after their time in the military.

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

EXPERIENCE U MIAMI

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.
- Submitted by: TJ Lievonen
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.
- Submitted by: Mike Montero
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.
- Submitted by: Scott Fricker
Rockers on UM Campus

Relax on a Rocker

Lush landscapes abound on the University's Coral Gables campus.
- Submitted by: Mike Montero
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.
- Submitted by: TJ Lievonen
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.
- Submitted by: Scott Fricker

The Rathskeller

Sink the 8 ball or savor the mac 'n' cheese bites at The Rathskeller.
- Submitted by: The University of Miami Magazine

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!
- Submitted by: The University of Miami Magazine