1. Creative Collaborations

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      Devoted to adventurous scholarship and dynamic dialogue, UM’s Center for the Humanities is on track to become a vibrant nexus of intellectual life.

    2. A Brighter Future

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      An unusual procedure performed at UM’s Bascom Palmer Eye Institute restores a blind woman’s sight—and makes ophthalmic history in the U.S.

    3. Breakthrough Stem Cell Trial to Treat Heart Failure

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      A groundbreaking clinical trial to treat heart failure with stem cells employs the Helical Infusion Catheter, a unique minimally invasive system to inject…

    4. Silver Meets Silicon

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      More and more seniors are using technology to stay connected and access services. A UM expert says IT providers should meet them halfway.

    5. Good Looks = Good Grades?

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      Physical attractiveness, personality, and grooming are remarkably accurate predictors of academic success in high school, according to a study by UM’s…

    6. Architecture of Autism

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      Autism spectrum disorders are among the most heartbreaking—and mysterious—of childhood maladies. New genetic research opens a window on a possible…

    7. Bridging the Gap

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      How to ensure the safety of tens of thousands of aging bridges across the U.S.? A team of UM College of Engineering researchers is testing an ingenious…

    8. Deep Connections

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      With more than 60 percent of the world’s population living within 75 miles of a coastline, what impact do humans and oceans have on each other’s health?…

    9. Galaxy Quest

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      With data retrieved from a revolutionary new telescope, a University of Miami cosmologist and other researchers have discovered previously unidentified…

    10. Moving Young Minds

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      A growing body of research shows that music and movement build children’s minds in important ways. Two UM School of Music faculty members are harnessing…