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People walk through the snow as they pass the Alamo, Thursday, Feb. 18, in San Antonio. Photo: The Associated Press

University scientist’s tool predicts harsh weather

Professor Ben Kirtman used a multi-model Subseasonal Experiment, or SubX, to forecast the polar vortex event that chilled Texas.

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An aerial view of the Coral Gables Campus at the University of Miami. Photo: TJ Lievonen/University of Miami

Endowments to power big data science and solutions

The Institute for Data Science and Computing is using gifts from the Knight Foundation and Phillip and Patricia Frost to endow faculty chairs.

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School of Nursing and Health Studies student Jackie Ferreira wears Magic Leap goggles, which the school is using to develop an application to help familiarize nurse anesthesia students with a hospital operating room. Photo: TJ Lievonen/University of Miami

XR Initiative boosts education, research

Extended reality technology is being used to pursue innovations and reimagine teaching and learning.

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Dr. Evan Peskin picks up donated bakery goods from Giampiero De Persia, owner of Mamma Leone Bakery in Miami. Photos: Maya Bell/University of Miami

Doctor feeds off-duty passion with Good Samaritan Meals

Co-founded by alumnus Dr. Evan Peskin, the small nonprofit is tackling a big mission to put good food into the mouths of the hungry.

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Good Samaritan Meals

The Miami skyline at night.

University is a pipeline for technology boom

Miami is quickly emerging as a new tech epicenter. University scholars discuss the industry’s expansion and the buzz it’s generating.

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Roadmap to Our New Century

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Engineering student’s technology could revolutionize the use of drones

Tomas Pribanic has found a way to apply ion thrust to autonomous aerial vehicles in Earth’s atmosphere, creating a silent propulsion system.

Taylor Washington, president of the National Society of Black Engineers, created a virtual museum highlighting the University of Miami's rich Black history.

Undergrad creates virtual exhibition to celebrate Black achievements

Taylor Washington, debuted the online display to highlight the rich Black history at the University of Miami.

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Engineering student’s technology could revolutionize the use of drones

Tomas Pribanic has found a way to apply ion thrust to autonomous aerial vehicles in Earth’s atmosphere, creating a silent propulsion system.

Undergrad creates virtual exhibition to celebrate Black achievements

Taylor Washington, debuted the online display to highlight the rich Black history at the University of Miami.

Nicolas Calzadia
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Our Story: Black Excellence, a three-day virtual reunion featuring forums providing insight on topics impacting wealth, health, and education, led by prominent institutional, student, and alumni leaders.

Celebrating Black Excellence

The Black Alumni Society’s Our Story: Black Excellence three-day virtual reunion features forums providing insight on topics impacting wealth, health, and education, led by prominent institutional, student, and alumni leaders.

Sue Cobb, J.D. ’78, recounts her journey ‘from Everest to Embassies’ in new memoir.

Frost Everest to Embassies

Sue Cobb, J.D. ’78, recounts her journey ‘from Everest to Embassies’ in new memoir.

’Cane Couples

Finding love at the U

From secret relationships to Homecoming first dates, check out this year's ’Cane Couples stories.

Alumnus Eddie Alvarez displays the front page of The Washington Post he designed following the Washington Capitals winning the 2018 NHL Stanley Cup championship.

Artistic skills, winding path lead to successful career

Alumnus Eddie Alvarez excels as a newspaper designer and is now an art director at The Washington Post.

Pride your ride with the new license plate
Our Story: Black Excellence, a three-day virtual reunion featuring forums providing insight on topics impacting wealth, health, and education, led by prominent institutional, student, and alumni leaders.

Celebrating Black Excellence

The Black Alumni Society’s Our Story: Black Excellence three-day virtual reunion features forums providing insight on topics impacting wealth, health, and education, led by prominent institutional, student, and alumni leaders.

Frost Everest to Embassies

Sue Cobb, J.D. ’78, recounts her journey ‘from Everest to Embassies’ in new memoir.

Finding love at the U

From secret relationships to Homecoming first dates, check out this year's ’Cane Couples stories.

Artistic skills, winding path lead to successful career

Alumnus Eddie Alvarez excels as a newspaper designer and is now an art director at The Washington Post.

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.
- Submitted by: TJ Lievonen/University of Miami
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/University of Miami
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.
- Submitted by: Scott Fricker
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.
- Submitted by: TJ Lievonen/University of Miami
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/University of Miami

The Rathskeller

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

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