1. Investor Rights Clinic

    Provides a resource to individuals of modest means who have suffered investment losses as a result of broker misconduct but, due to the size of their claim, cannot find legal representation.

    School of Law

    Teresa J. Verges
    305-284-8548
    tverges@law.miami.edu


  2. Innocence Clinic

    Dedicated to identifying and rectifying wrongful convictions and is a clinic committed to exonerating innocent individuals and combating injustice.

    School of Law

    Sarah Mourer
    305-284-8115
    umwrongfulconvictions@gmail.com


  3. Death Penalty Clinic

    Allows reliable law students to litigate capital cases while providing the students an academic experience of a lifetime. Our program is the first such program in Florida and the first program in the nation to allow certified students to speak on the record on death cases.

    School of Law

    Sarah Mourer
    305-284-8115
    smourer@law.miami.edu


  4. Human Rights Clinic

    Exposes students to the practice of law in the international and cross-cultural context of human rights litigation and advocacy.

    School of Law

    Caroline Bettinger-López
    305-284-5923
    clopez@law.miami.edu


  5. Historic Black Church Program

    Ongoing effort to help Miami’s distressed Coconut Grove Village West community. The program provides multidisciplinary resources in education, law, and social services to underserved residents by establishing congregation-based church partnerships through the West Grove’s sixteen-church Ministerial Alliance. The Program offers University of Miami students and faculty opportunities for civic engagement, service-learning, and community-based research.

    School of Law

    Anthony Alfieri
    305-284-2735
    aalfieri@law.miami.edu


  6. UHealth Overtown Youth Center Clinic

    UHealth Overtown Youth Center is a mini-clinic designed to provide care to the center’s youth and their families. The program will bring volunteer UHealth physicians to the Overtown Youth Center three times a week to provide check-ups for enrolled children and families. Services include: health education, promotion of health literacy, mental health screening and referral, medical referrals and community outreach – such as linkages with school nurses, first aid for sports injuries, school physicals, pre-participation physicals for OYC events, select primary care services for uninsured OYC youth and their parents, and marriage/family therapy.

    The Department of Family Medicine and Community Health, the Area Health Education Center (AHEC), the Department of Otolaryngology and the Jay Weiss Center for Social Medicine and Health Equity, all part of the Miller School of Medicine, are collaborating to provide services through UHealth at the Overtown Youth Center.

    Miller School of Medicine

    Shelly Baer, LCSW
    305 243-9224
    rbaer@med.miami.edu


  7. Jefferson Reaves Sr. Health Center

    The center is a focal point for health care services in the Overtown Community. It is committed to the dignity, social well-being and health of the community and the patients who are served at the clinic. They provide comprehensive health care services in pediatrics, adolescent and adult medicine focusing on low-risk obstetrics, gynecology, geriatrics, mental health care, immunization programs, and complete dental services.

    Miller School of Medicine

    Dr. Michael Sheehan
    786-466-4000


  8. New Horizons Music Program

    This program provides beginning and intermediate instrumental music instruction for adults and senior citizens who wish to start or restart playing a band instrument in a group.  Sessions are held during the fall and spring semesters. The band sometimes performs at local venues.  Started at UM in the fall of 2009, the program is based on the New Horizons Music International concept originated by Dr. Roy Ernst at the Eastman School of Music and is the only one in South Florida.

    Frost School of Music

    Dr. Stephen Zdzinski
    305-284-7602
    szdzinski@miami.edu


  9. Hispanic Community Health Study: Study of Latinos (HCHS-SOL) - Miami Field Center

    The Hispanic Community Health Study/ Study of Latinos (HCHS/SOL) is the largest long-term study of health and disease in Hispanic/Latino populations living in the United States. The Miami Field Center, led by the University of Miami, is proud to conduct this groundbreaking study that will make a significant contribution to the nation’s health.

    We would like to thank all participants who accepted our invitation to participate in this study! You are making a difference and are part of a historic event that will contribute to the health and well-being of Hispanic/Latinos across the country and benefit future generations!

    Behavioral Medicine Research Center

    Ester Parra
    305-243-1828
    Hchs-sol@miami.edu


  10. University of Miami STARS (Students and Tutors Achieving Reading Success)

    Partnering with Henry West Laboratory School in Coral Gables, University of Miami students enrolled in one of several reading education courses provide weekly supervised tutoring sessions to Kindergarten through third grade students who are having difficulty learning to read.

    School of Education

    Dr. Maria Carlo
    305-284-6495
    carlo@miami.edu


  11. Institute for Individual and Family Counseling (IIFC)

    Graduate students from the Department of Educational and Psychological Studies provide low cost counseling and consultation services to underserved residents of the Greater Miami community. Services are provided to residents of West Coconut Grove and South Miami through a partnership with the Thelma Gibson Health Initiative.

    School of Education

    Dr. Brian L. Lewis
    305-284-2260
    blewis@miami.edu


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  12. Solve It! - Grades 5-6: Improving Math Problem Solving for Students with Learning Disabilities

    This research project focuses on middle school students with learning disabilities in inclusive math classrooms in the Miami-Dade County Public Schools. Its purpose is to improve students’ math problem-solving skills needed not only to perform well on mathematics assessments but also to apply these skills successfully in real world settings.

    School of Education

    Dr. Jennifer Krawec
    305-284-1308
    Krawec@miami.edu


  13. Family-centered Special Educators for Early Childhood (FAMSEEC)

    The Master of Science in Education (M.S.Ed.) degree with concentration on early childhood special education focuses on issues and best practices in early childhood special education.  The program prepares individuals to work with young children with disabilities and their families in inclusive, collaborative, and natural environments. Graduates will be eligible for the State of Florida Endorsement in Pre-Kindergarten Disabilities (Pre-K ESE). The course of study consists of 30 credits over five terms.

    School of Education and Human Development , Dept. of Teaching and Learning

    Dr. Beth Harry
    305-284-5363
    Bharry@miami.edu


  14. University of Miami Support Network for Novice Teachers

    The University Of Miami School Of Education established a Support Network for novice teachers in 2001 in an effort to address teacher retention rate among their graduates entering the teaching profession.  The goals of the network were to provide professional development and mentoring by experienced teachers in order to eliminate the feeling of isolation which many beginning teachers experience.  The network developed into a 3- year program consisting of survival strategies for first year teachers, a reflection year and new strategies development in the second year and guidance for mastery of teaching skills in the third year. The end product is increased teacher retention which research links to increased student achievement.

    School of Education

    Dr. Joyce Corces
    305-596-0610
    jcorces@miami.edu


  15. Ethics Curriculum Project (ECP)

    The Ethics Curriculum Project (ECP) began in 2005 as an effort to produce high-quality online resources to enable educators to introduce ethics and critical thinking across the curriculum. The overarching goal is to produce tools for teachers that will help them stimulate students without adding to teacher’s already over-burdened workload. That is, ECP helps teachers do better what most are already committed to doing well.

    UM Ethics Programs

    Prof. Kenneth W. Goodman
    305-243-5723
    kgoodman@miami.edu


  16. Kulula Project

    The Kulula Project is a culturally enriched tutoring and mentoring program for Black students in Miami-Dade. The programs aims to enhance academic performance through teaching study skills, increasing awareness of African heritage and culture, raising self-worth and confidence, developing relationships and interpersonal skills, promoting civic and community engagement, developing leadership skills, and enhancing college preparedness skills.

    School of Education

    Dr. Guerda Nicolas
    305-284-9124
    nguerda@miami.edu


  17. Dunspaugh-Dalton Community and Educational Well-Being Research Center

    The center’s mission is to prevent educational, emotional, physical, and social problems and promote well-being through interdisciplinary research, university-community partnerships, educational and leadership training, and consultation services. Programs include the Immigrant Children Affirmative Network (ICAN), Artist Striving to End Poverty/EnFamilia Art-in-Action Experience, Coordinated Victims Assistance Center, and Reaching Out to Girls on the Edge ad hoc committee and more. University-community partnerships include bilingual/bi-literacy research project with United Way, Project Hope mentoring program, program evaluation, and grant writing expertise for Inner City Youth of South Florida, and research and development evaluation for Community Partnership for Homeless. For a complete listing of programs and partnerships, visit http://cew.miami.edu/network/partners.

    School of Education

    Dr. Etiony Aldarondo
    305-284-4372
    etiony@miami.edu


  18. Federal Appellate Clinic

    The Federal Appellate Clinic provides upper-level students with the opportunity to plan, research, and draft pending federal appeals for indigent criminal defendants referred by the Federal Public Defender for the Southern District of Florida. Pairs of students are assigned to a case and required to produce a top-quality brief on strict deadline.  Professor Ricardo J. Bascuas, a former Assistant Federal Public Defender, supervises each team in conjunction with the Federal Public Defender’s Office and guides the class through the briefing process.

    School of Law

    Ricardo J. Bascuas
    rbascuas@law.miami.edu


  19. Tenants’ Rights Clinic

    The clinic is designed to allow students to represent a client from the beginning of a case until its completion and primarily involves clients being evicted from public and subsidized housing, receiving Section 8 terminations, and having their affordable housing applications denied. The clinic is based at Legal Services of Greater Miami, Inc.

    School of Law

    Jeffrey Hearne
    JHearne@LSGMI.ORG


  20. Bankruptcy Assistance Clinic

    The Bankruptcy Assistance Clinic at UM Law offers pro bono legal services to low-income individuals who are dealing with bankruptcy. The Bankruptcy Bar Association of the Southern District of Florida established the clinic. Clients are referred to the clinic by the Dade County Bar Association, and sitting judges of the Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Florida.

    School of Law

    Patricia Redmond
    predmond@law.miami.edu


  21. Henry Mancini Institute: Outbound

    HMI: Outbound is a community engagement program that brings a cross-genre orchestra with a distinctive blend of stylistically diverse music to Miami-Dade Public Schools and community venues such as Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, the Adrienne Arsht Center, and UM Gusman Concert Hall. School concerts expose students to new forms of music, teaching them how relevant open musical expression is to the development of a connected world.

    Frost School of Music


    305-284-2241


  22. MusicReach

    Partnership with the Greater Miami Youth Symphony, Arts for Learning, The Children’s Trust, and other educational partners using music is used as a bridge to guide at-risk students towards college. Freshman students are partnered with seventh graders and continue the partnership throughout the mentors’ undergraduate career.

    Frost School of Music


    305-284-2241


  23. Music Instruction and Camps

    Offers teacher workshops and community-based music camps for youths and adults throughout the year. Programs include UM MusicTime, String Academy,  Frost Audio Camp, Frank Cooper Lecture Series and a variety of preparatory classes.

    Frost School of Music


    305-284-2241


  24. Ress Family Hospital Performance Project

    Student musicians perform at local hospitals, primarily to benefit children. The interactive sessions help patients and families cope with the stress of being hospitalized as well as offer students the opportunity to take part in meaningful community outreach. Performances take place 2-3 times each semester.

    Frost School of Music


    305-284-2241


  25. Stamps Family Distinguished Visitors Series

    Brings distinguished artists and music industry professionals to campus for concerts and free master classes.

    Frost School of Music

    Marianne Mijares
    305-284-2241


  26. Festival Miami

    Festival Miami, Florida’s Premier Live Music Festival, invites the South Florida community and its visitors to experience a wide variety of musical programming featuring world-renowned guest artists as well as Frost School of Music faculty artists and student ensembles. The annual fall music series classifies its musical programming under four themes: Great Performances, Music of the Americas, Creative American Music, and Jazz and Beyond.

    Frost School of Music

    Marianne Mijares
    305-284-4940
    festivalmiami.music@miami.edu


  27. Engineering Off-campus Continuing Education Programs

    Customized corporate programs in a variety of disciplines are available.

    College of Engineering

    Dr. Shihab Asfour
    305-284-2367
    sasfour@miami.edu


  28. Engineers Without Borders

    The UM chapter of this international program has worked on several community-driven development projects, including a solar panel initiative for a rural community in Peru and the creation of a drainage system and improved hygiene education for the village of Las Mercedes in Ecuador.

    College of Engineering

    Solo-Gabriele, Helena M
    305-284-2908
    hmsolo@Miami.edu

    David Poole
    305-284-4773
    dtpoole@miami.edu


  29. Engineering Summer Scholars Program

    Summer courses for high school students that offer a hands-on introduction to college life while earning six college credits in one of two Engineering tracks.

    College of Engineering

    David Poole
    305-284-4773
    dtpoole@miami.edu


  30. Industrial Assessment Center (IAC)

    The IAC is one of 26 centers supported by the U.S. Department of Energy at universities across the country.  It provides no cost energy, waste and productivity assessments to small and medium-sized manufacturers.

    College of Engineering

    Dr. Shihab Asfour
    305-284-2367
    sasfour@miami.edu


  31. ‘Canes in the Community - Community Outreach programs

    Through volunteerism, our student-athletes, coaches and staff strive to serve our community and present positive role-models throughout the year. Program highlights include speaking to youth groups about developing a positive winning lifestyle, charity games at local fields, staff & team service projects.

    Athletics

    Stephen Pugh
    305-284-3382
    s.pugh@miami.edu


  32. Digital Library

    Worldwide access of digital resources including archives of South Florida culture and history and Cuban culture and history.

    Library

    Anthony Smith
    305-284-4055
    a.smith3@miami.edu


  33. UM Presents

    An online portal for arts and culture on campus. The University of Miami is one of South Florida’s most appealing destinations for cultural offerings and events of every sort.

    UM Communications

    Elizabeth Amore
    305-284-5500


  34. Citizens Board

    A select group of more than 300 business, professional, and civic leaders who actively support the University’s philanthropic efforts and promote UM programs. Since its inception, the Citizens Board has raised over $339 million for the University.

    University Advancement

    Liza Winkeljohn
    305-284-5251
    ewinkeljohn@miami.edu


  35. Public Sculpture Program

    Nestled within the University’s lush tropical campus is a treasure trove of outdoor sculptures. Thanks to the generosity of donors, the University of Miami has been acquiring these outdoor works of art for more than a decade. The University currently has more than thirty sculptures varying in style, size and medium.  One of the permanent collections of the Lowe Art Museum, the Public Sculpture Program features pieces by respected local, regional and international artists.

    Lowe Art Museum

    Brian Dursum
    305-284-3535


  36. United Way

    The University has more than 200 acres to enjoy. Jog, walk, or stroll the campus along the 2.59 mile Ibis Walking Trail which weaves along a paved path throughout the campus. The Gifford Arboretum, with plants and trees native to the tropics and South Florida, is located on the northwest corner of the campus. A butterfly garden, located behind Eaton Residential College, is a perfect spot to enjoy the beauty of the University. Lake Osceola, with its calm waters and picturesque views, is the natural centerpiece of the campus. Or you can meander through the labyrinth, a centuries-old meditative path located near the Florida Keys Arboretum.

    Community Relations

    Mindy Herris
    305-284-4094
    mherris@miami.edu


  37. CollegeTown - Your ‘Cane Community

    An outreach program designed for neighbors of the University’s Coral Gables campus. Members receive newsletters with campus updates, invitations to special events, and discounts at retail and cultural outlets on campus. Enjoy concerts and movies on the Foote University Green.Sign up for salsa dancing at the Herbert Wellness Center. Tour our unique sculpture collection. Or stroll on the Ibis Walking Trail. This program includes many opportunities to enjoy all that UM has to offer.

    Community Relations

    Mindy Herris
    305-284-4094
    umneighbors@miami.edu


  38. United Way

    Each year the University sponsors fund-raising initiatives for United Way and hosts the United Way Women’s Leadership breakfast. In 2009, student, faculty, and staff efforts raised over $1 million annually.

    United Way Ambassadors

    Mindy Herris
    305-284-4094
    unitedway@miami.edu


  39. Office of Undergraduate Research and Community Outreach

    Provides mentored research experiences to undergraduates across all disciplines and supports research at Miami Dade College as well as in public and private school systems while encouraging student diversity in science.

    Undergraduate Research and Community Outreach


    305-284-5058
    ugrinfo@miami.edu


  40. Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI)

    Offers an annual calendar of seminars, programs, classes, and speakers geared towards continued growth and learning. OLLI welcomes mature individuals who are interested in cultivating their curiosity and expanding knowledge through cooperative study in a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere.

    Division of Continuing and International Education

    Noreen Frye
    305-284-6554
    osher@miami.edu


  41. The Launch Pad

    The Launch Pad is a career guidance program, providing resources to entrepreneurs and inventors at the University of Miami. They serve students and alumni from every school and college to support and encourage entrepreneurial innovation by facilitating consultations with trained advisors, hosting educational events, workshops and other community based training.

    Toppel Career Center


    305-284-2789
    thelaunchpad@umiami.edu


  42. C.E.R.T. - ‘Canes Emergency Response Team

    The University of Miami is the only higher education institution in the country to maintain an emergency response program that is strictly comprised of and run by undergraduate students and can spring into action at a moment’s notice. The team is trained to respond to large-scale disasters affecting the Miami area and is also a valuable resource for the University of Miami Police Department during non-disaster times.

    Student Affairs

    Keith Fletcher
    305-284-GIVE (4483)
    Outreach@umcert.com


  43. Herbert Wellness Center

    Offers programming on various topics, ranging from fitness and nutrition to stress management. While membership is restricted to University students, faculty, staff, and alumni, the Herbert Wellness Center offers many fitness and wellness education classes available to the community. Select the “Programs & Schedules” tab on the Herbert Wellness Center’s website, then view the programs listed under the “Non-Member Programs” column.

    Student Affairs

    Sales Office
    305-284-LIFE (5433)
    wellnesscenter@miami.edu


  44. Alternative Spring Break

    Students volunteer their time in locations across the country. Instead of taking part in more traditional Spring and Fall break activities, they are engaged in meaningful endeavors designed to give back to the community. From Los Angeles to New Orleans, past trips have included assisting with HIV/AIDS programs, children’s issues, environmental clean-up and rebuilding/reconstruction.

    Student Affairs

    Andrew Wiemer
    305-284-GIVE (4483)
    umalternativebreaks@gmail.com


  45. S.T.R.I.V.E. (Serving Together Reaching Integrity, Values & Engagement)

    Participants in the S.T.R.I.V.E. program are committed to civic engagement, volunteer service and leadership endeavors. Residents participating in this highly selective community commit to a number of service and leadership hours each week, a mentoring relationship, plan a year-long service project, and share a number of experiences and campus programs.

    Student Affairs

    Andrew D. Wiemer
    305-284-4483
    leadandserve@miami.edu


  46. William R. Butler Center for Volunteer Service and Leadership Development

    The Butler Center offers resources on volunteerism for students, student organizations, faculty, staff and members of the Miami community. Service days, donation drives, long-term partnerships and many other initiatives are supported by the office to promote service in the community. Also, through their many programs such as Women’s Leadership Symposium, Leadership Summit and IMPACT Leadership Retreat the Butler Center encourages the development of leadership skills in UM students.

    Student Affairs

    Andrew Wiemer
    305-284-4483
    leadandserve@miami.edu


  47. Nursing Student Association and Black Nursing Student Association

    Students collaborate with South Florida organizations to raise community awareness of heart disease, breast cancer, leukemia and other current health issues. These organizations also support underserved local communities through fund-raising efforts.

    Nursing and Health Studies

    Marina Alvarez
    305-284-4011
    m.alvarez@miami.edu


  48. Nursing Health Fairs

    Nursing and Health Science students lead sessions on diabetes, heart and cardiovascular disease, nutrition, vision screenings and other health issues for local communities.

    Nursing and Health Studies

    Marina Alvarez
    305-284-4011
    m.alvarez@miami.edu


  49. El Centro: Center of Excellence for Hispanic Health Disparities Research

    Dedicated to the creation and dissemination of scientific knowledge to improve the health of Hispanics through the evaluation of culturally-tailored interventions.  El Centro focuses on substance abuse, HIV/AIDS, family / intimate partner violence, and co-occurring mental health conditions.

    Nursing and Health Studies

    Marina Alvarez
    305-284-4011
    m.alvarez@miami.edu


  50. International Programs

    In partnership with international hospitals and universities, students travel abroad to gain a global perspective on health care.  Recent trips to Chile, Australia, Taiwan and Spain engaged students in activities including assessing needs in rural areas and establishing action plans to address those needs, administering immunizations, and leading prevention and education sessions on health care issues for each community.

    Nursing and Health Studies

    Johis Ortega
    305-284-1269
    j.ortega10@miami.edu


  51. PAHO/WHO Nursing Collaborating Centre

    The center focuses on making strides in patient safety and workforce development while working to stem the global nursing shortage by helping neighboring nations educate and retain nurses.

    Nursing and Health Studies

    Marina Alvarez
    305-284-4011
    m.alvarez@miami.edu


  52. School of Nursing - Community Partnerships

    Networks with more than 170 clinical partners including hospitals, ambulatory clinics, day care centers, assisted living facilities, public schools, county health departments, and social service agencies. Key partnerships include Partnering for Cancer Care, Helping Hands, and Thelma Gibson Health Initiative.

    Nursing and Health Studies

    Marina Alvarez
    305-284-4011
    m.alvarez@miami.edu


  53. Immigration Clinic

    Supervised by Professor Sharpless, students participate in cases from start to finish.  The clinic handles cases for low-income immigrants of all nationalities in the full range of immigration matters, including asylum claims and deportation defense. Students also collaborate with local and national legal and community organizations on projects to advance the cause of immigrant rights.

    School of Law

    Rebecca Sharpless
     305-284-3576
    rsharpless@law.miami.edu


  54. Helping Others Through Pro Bono Efforts (HOPE) Public Interest Resource Center

    Provides information, guidance, and training to law students dedicated to community service and advocacy. The center oversees more than 25 different projects each year, reaching various underserved and at-risk populations locally and abroad. HOPE partners with community agencies, law firms, bar associations, non-profits and non-government organizations to enhance the delivery of services to others.

    School of Law

    Marni Lennon
    305-284-2599
    umhope@law.miami.edu


  55. Miami STREET LAW Program

    Teaches law, public policy and ethics to students and faculty in Miami-Dade County public and private schools.

    School of Law

    Karen Throckmorton
    305-284-1382
    kthrockmorton@law.miami.edu


  56. Ethics & Professional Responsibility Program

    Develops and presents continuing legal education ethics training to the South Florida legal community. Students conduct outreach to nonprofit legal services agencies, for-profit law offices, corporations, government agencies, bar associations and courts.

    School of Law

    Jan Jacobowitz
    305-284-8564
    jjacobowitz@law.miami.edu


  57. Health and Elder Law Clinic

    This Medical-Legal Partnership with the Miller School of Medicine provides health and elder rights representation to underserved communities. Students represent clients in federal and state administrative hearings and prepare wills, durable power of attorney documents and guardianships.

    School of Law

    JoNel Newman
    305-284-4125
    jnewman@law.miami.edu


  58. Children and Youth Law Clinic

    A statewide public interest project that advocates for children and families in poverty. Law students handle client interviews, court and administrative hearings, and a variety of other legal service on behalf of children and adolescents in dependency, foster care, disability, education, immigration and other civil proceedings.

    School of Law

    Bernard Perlmutter
    305-284-4132
    bperlmutter@law.miami.edu

    Kele Williams
    305-284-8827
    kwilliams@law.miami.edu


  59. Center for Ethics & Public Service

    An interdisciplinary clinical program that provides in-house legal representation to low income communities in children’s rights, public health entitlements, and nonprofit economic development.

    School of Law

    Anthony Alfieri
    305-284-2735
    aalfieri@law.miami.edu


  60. Families First Network

    Families First, sponsored by The Children’s Trust, has established an extensive community-based partnership to deliver and evaluate high-quality parenting activities for families with young children ages birth to seven in Miami-Dade County. The program offers two evidence-based/best practice, relationship-focused parenting groups, one for parents with infants (Baby and Me) and one focused more broadly on parents with young children (Strengthening Multi-Ethnic Families). Participants will discuss and learn about infant and child development, build stronger families, and meet other parents in a supportive environment. Groups are offered to Miami-Dade County residents in English and Spanish at no cost.  For more information and to register, please call (305) 243-8425 or email familiesfirst@med.miami.edu. Our current group schedule can be found on our Facebook page: University of Miami Families First Network.

    Miller School of Medicine

    Elana Mansoor, Psy.D.
    305-243-8425
    emansoor@med.miami.edu


  61. Strengthening Multi-ethnic Families and Communities

    Families First, sponsored by The Children’s Trust, offers a 12-week parenting program for parents and caregivers of children ages 1 to 7 residing in Miami-Dade County. Parents of various ethnic and cultural groups will be taught positive discipline techniques to raise children in a violence-free environment. Participants will discuss and learn ways to teach children to express emotions, develop empathy, manage anger, and improve behavior.  A focus is placed on family/cultural traditions, building family and community supports, and developing social competence and life skills. Groups are offered to Miami-Dade County residents in English and Spanish at no cost.  For more information and to register, please call (305) 243-8425 or email familiesfirst@med.miami.edu. Our current group schedule can be found on our Facebook page: University of Miami Families First Network.

    Miller School of Medicine

    Elana Mansoor, Psy.D.
    305-243-8425
    emansoor@med.miami.edu


  62. Medical Students in Action

    Medical Students in Action: An organization dedicated to providing quality health care, including primary, subspecialty, and dental care to impoverished communities in the Dominican Republic during annual mission trips with an emphasis on providing health education and developing public health infrastructure.

    Miller School of Medicine

    Michael Spertus and Janki Amin
    MedicalStudentsinAction@gmail.com


  63. Project Medishare

    Dedicated to sharing human and technical resources with Haitians living in the impoverished Central Plateau. The program conducts medical missions with students and faculty and provides training to Haitian physicians, nurses, and community health care workers. Following the devastating earthquake of 2010, Project Medishare volunteers were among the first responders, setting up a mobile field hospital to provide medical treatment to thousands of critically injured victims.

    Miller School of Medicine

    Ellen Powers
    305-762-6448
    info@projectmedishare.org


  64. Mitchell Wolfson Sr. Department of Community Service (DOCS)

    A student run, non-profit organization that provides health screening and education services, weekly clinics for underserved communities in South Florida and annual health fairs. 250 medical student and 50 faculty physician volunteers with the DOCS program.

    Miller School of Medicine

    Raysa Christodoulou
    305-243-4898
    umdocs at med.miami.edu


  65. The Jay Weiss Center for Social Medicine and Health Equity

    Provides medical students with a broad overview of the major themes of social medicine and health equity. Students receive training in public health principles, coupled with real world learning by participating in community-based health projects in underserved or disadvantaged neighborhoods.

    Miller School of Medicine


    305-243-8893
    jayweisscenter@med.miami.edu


  66. Nike Future Canes Program

    Providing the opportunity for community organizations to participate in Hurricanes athletics, the Nike Future Canes Program invites at-risk youth, disadvantaged children and the disabled to attend sports events.

    Athletics

    Stephen Pugh
    305-284-3382
    s.pugh@miami.edu


  67. Fit to Play, Fun for Life Program

    The UM Athletic Department and UHealth have partnered with Miami-Dade Parks summer camps to help teach campers how to live a healthy life. Medical students from the Miller School of Medicine set up health fairs specifically designed for kids to provide them with overall wellness information. UM student-athletes from various sports interact with campers in a variety of activities and share how being active has benefited their lives.

    Athletics & the Miller School of Medicine

    Shira Kastan
    305-284-2618
    skastan@miami.edu


  68. Underwater Photography Contest

    This contest, which is open to the public,receives more than 800 entries from amateur photographers across the world. A free traveling exhibit of winning images visits many South Florida schools and summer camp programs and is used to educate communities about underwater ecosystems.

    RSMAS

    Laura Bracken
    305-421-4207
    lbracken@rsmas.miami.edu


  69. RJ Dunlap Marine Conservation Program

    The mission of R.J. Dunlap Marine Conservation Program is to advance STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) literacy and marine conservation by conducting cutting edge scientific research and involving graduate, undergraduate and high school students through hands-on field and virtual learning experiences. RJD research and STEM activities will expose students and teachers from across the globe to the importance of the ocean and terrestrial environments in their daily lives.  They will be made aware of the threats facing our oceans and coasts and to the solutions for conservation.  Education opportunities will be made especially for those in land-locked communities as well as those from underserved populations.

    RSMAS

    Neil Hammerschlag
    305-421-4356
    nhammerschlag@rsmas.miami.edu

    Laura Bracken
    305-421-4207
    lbracken@rsmas.miami.edu


  70. RSMAS Community Education Programs

    The Rosenstiel School offers free educational programs throughout South Florida including tours of laboratories and research vessel, scientific presentations in classrooms and assemblies, participating in career day programs and educational booths at fairs. Community partnership programs include Fairchild Tropical Garden’s Environmental Immersion Day, Miami Science Museum’s IMPACT/Upward Bound Program, and the National Ocean Sciences Bowl.

    RSMAS

    Laura Bracken
    305-421-4207
    lbracken@rsmas.miami.edu


  71. Sea Secrets Lecture Series

    A monthly lecture series featuring distinguished scientists and explorers. All lectures are open to the public and are held from January through May at the Rosenstiel School on Virginia Key.

    RSMAS

    Laura Bracken
    305-421-4207
    lbracken@rsmas.miami.edu


  72. FIRST Step

    This freshman class is designed to promote corporate social responsibility and business ethics. Students are placed in teams, mentored by upper-classmen, as they undertake semester long community-based projects. Program accomplishments have included implementation of greening initiatives and the development of social and traditional media activities for entrepreneurial ventures and non-profit enterprises.

    Business Administration

    Ellen McPhillip
    305-284-4641
    undergraduatebusiness@miami.edu


  73. MBA Consultants to Non-Profits

    A summer internship where students work with area nonprofit organizations to help with basic business functions, from accounting and financial planning to supporting human resources and marketing.

    Business Administration

    Anita Cava
    305-284-5084
    acava@miami.edu


  74. The Hyperion Council

    An undergraduate student organization that focuses on developing business projects and assisting existing business owners in under-served communities. Training focuses on best practices particular in the areas of accounting, marketing, entrepreneurship and business ethics which help sustain personal and financial success.

    Business Administration

    Ellen McPhillip
    305-284-4641
    undergraduatebusiness@miami.edu


  75. UM Ethics Programs

    Oversees various projects and programs in the areas of business,  bioethics, environmental, genetic and geriatric ethics. The Business Ethics Speaker Series is designed to highlight issues of business ethics and corporate social responsibility, and is open to the community.

    Business Administration

    Anita Cava
    305-284-5084
    acava@miami.edu


  76. CAS Gallery

    The CAS Gallery is an on-campus exhibition space for the University of Miami’s students, faculty, staff and alumni. All exhibits at the CAS are free of charge.
    Located in the Wesley Foundation building at 1210 Stanford Drive (across from the Lowe Art Museum)

    Art & Art History

    Milly Cardoso, Gallery Director
    305-284-2542


  77. Center for the Humanities

    Dedicated to supporting humanities, arts, and interpretive social science, the Center for Humanities offers lectures conferences, seminars, and workshops.

    College of Arts & Sciences

    Kyle Siebrecht
    305-284-1580


  78. Child and Adolescent Mood and Anxiety Treatment (CAMAT)

    Clinical research and service program dedicated to developing and testing state-of-the-art treatment approaches for anxiety and depression in children and adolescents.

    Department of Psychology

    Michael V. Hernandez
    305-284-9852
    anxietylab@psy.miami.edu


  79. UM Psychological Services Center

    Primary clinical training site for graduate students in clinical psychology PhD program.  Provides high quality, low cost psychological services including psychological testing and assessments.

    Department of Psychology

    Carmen Ortega
    305-284-4265 ext. 0


  80. Autism Spectrum Assessment Clinic (ASAC)

    Provides comprehensive psychological and educational evaluations, screenings, individual therapy, parent training, and social skills groups to children through adults.

    Department of Psychology

    Dr. Amy Beaumont, Dr. Melissa Hale
    305-284-6140


  81. CARD Mobile Family Clinic

    Operated by UM-NSU CARD, the 23-foot-long clinic travels throughout underserved communities in South Florida, providing information to families who are unable to access treatment centers. The main focus of the Family Mobile Clinic is to provide public education and autism awareness at Community Health and Resource Fairs. When there is a need in the community,  the clinic gives us the ability to assist families with screenings and provide hands on parent trainings.

    Department of Psychology

    Michelle Costa
    305-284-5269


  82. Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (UM-NSU CARD)

    The University of Miami – Nova Southeastern University Center for Autism & Related Disabilities (UM-NSU CARD ) is Florida’s First Choice for Autism Support. CARD offers comprehensive outreach and support programs for people with autism and related disabilities, their families, and the professionals who work with them. Autism affects one in 88 children in the United States. We currently serve over 6,500 families across Miami-Dade, Broward and Monroe Counties in South Florida. Services are provided at no cost to families.

    Department of Psychology

    Natalee George
    1-800-928-8476


    305-284-6563


  83. Linda Ray Intervention Center

    This inner-city project offers multi-faceted early intervention programs for infants and toddlers who were prenatally drug exposed and/or victims of maltreatment who are at risk for developmental delays and negative school outcomes. Additional family services include parenting classes and clinical treatment support to build healthy parent-child relationships.

    Department of Psychology

    Dr. Lynne Katz
    305-325-1818


  84. Special Olympics Live

    Each year, students build and launch an interactive web site as a stage for all journalistic coverage of the Special Olympics. The site allows athletes, friends, families, classmates and caring people across the globe to share the experience of the games.

    School of Communication

    Rich Beckman
    305-284-2726


  85. UMTV

    A student run television station seen on the UM Campus channel 166 and in the City of Coral Gables via Comcast channel 96. It features news, sports and entertainment programming including the award winning newscast “NewsVision;” Spanish Language news program “Uni Miami;”  late night comedy show “Off The Wire;” and “SportsDesk” which highlights the best of the week’s sports with interviews, panel debates and in-depth analysis.

    School of Communication

    Natalia Crujeiras
    305-284-6069
    ncrujeiras@miami.edu


  86. PRADUM

    The School of Communication’s student-run public relations and advertising agency.

    School of Communication

    Alyse Lancaster
    305-284-2843
    pradumagency@gmail.com


  87. Hurricane Debate Institute

    The University of Miami Debate Team invites middle and high school students of all experience levels to participate in the Hurricane Debate Institute summer program. Debate and competitive speaking are fun and exciting.  Debaters learn best by debating.  Speakers learn best by speaking.  We work to create a comfortable environment where students can learn by doing, with the guidance of caring and experienced instructors. Our focus at the UM camp is to engage personal development of logic, research abilities and independence that will create an effective debater and public speaker that can effectively communicate in any given situation. The program includes Middle School Speech and Argument Skills, High School Speech and Argument Skills, Public Forum, Policy Debate and Student Congress.

    School of Communication

    David L. Steinberg
    305-284-5553


  88. Coral Gables Community Foundation: “Gables Home Page”

    The School of Communication provides content and guidance to this on-line news exchange designed to allow Coral Gables residents to shape their community through an interactive exchange of ideas.

    School of Communication

    Robert S. Hosmon
    305-284-1870


  89. Knowater

    Middle and High School curriculum that teaches the importance of water as a sustainable resource worldwide.

    School of Communication

    Lauren Janetos
    305.284.3575
    ljanetos@miami.edu


  90. 1H2O

    1H2O is an international network of journalists and media makers whose purpose is to generate the most compelling journalism relating to water and human life, focusing on the challenges facing the planet with regard to the availability of safe potable water.

    School of Communication

    Lauren Janetos
    305.284.3575
    ljanetos@miami.edu


  91. Multimedia Standards

    Multimedia Standards provides up-to-date information on the state of multimedia journalism. This web site provides insights from top industry leaders, information on conferences and awards, and an in-depth list of multimedia resources. 

    School of Communication

    Rich Beckman
    305-284-2726


  92. Knight Center for International Media

    Established in February 2007, the Center strives to encourage communication across national borders by harnessing international journalism in the digital age to report on the world’s most difficult problems like hunger, children’s health, poverty and environmental sustainability.

    School of Communication

    Lauren Janetos
    305.284.3575
    ljanetos@miami.edu


  93. Peace Sullivan/James Ansin High School Journalism Workshop

    A free 3-week summer workshop that teaches journalism basics to minority and underserved students. Participants develop the content for tabloid newspaper “Miami Montage,” and a companion website including broadcast material and videos. Each year a theme is selected and professionals in their respective fields help the students to learn and create content. Applications available on our website.

    School of Communication

    Mupi Wakhisi
    305-284-3694
    montage@miami.edu


  94. Cosford Cinema

    This on-campus movie theater screens contemporary, classic, independent and foreign films. It is also a host theater for the Miami Film Festival, Jewish Film Festival and Miami Short Film Festival.

    School of Communication


    305-284-4861
    cosfordcinema@miami.edu


  95. Program for Emotional Problems in Children (PEP-C)

    Established by the Department of Psychology and Psychological Services Center, with support from the Jane Lawton Trust, the PEP-C provides evidence-based assessment and intervention services to Miami Dade County Public School children ages 6-12 years old. Clinical services provided include screening for emotional problems, determining the appropriate treatment program, as well as providing direct clinical services, such as individual therapy and group therapy.

    Department of Psychology

    Matthew Page
    786-472-1088
    mpage@psy.miami.edu

    Dr. Saneya H. Tawfik
    786-472-1088
    stawfik@miami.edu


  96. Division of Continuing and International Education

    Broad range of continuing education programs including career enhancement or changes with certificate programs (paralegal, human resources, patient advocacy, more), skill updates (computer training), bachelor degree completion program (BGS) and intensive language programs are offered at the Coral Gables campus or online.  Online middle and high school from UM Global Academy and lifelong learning opportunities from UM’s Osher Center For Lifelong Learning offer programs for almost any age.

    Division of Continuing and International Education


    305-284-4000
    edmiami@miami.edu