Technology Showcase Features UM Discoveries

November 20, 2009 – The event helps accelerate groundbreaking discoveries from the lab to the marketplace.

Outstanding UM Grad Continues Research in Southeast Asia

November 20, 2009 – UM grad wins fulbright scholarship to study agricultural development in laos

The UM Community Joins Forces with Coral Gables Police and Fire for a Holiday Toy Drive

November 20, 2009 – The University of Miami Police, Coral Gables Police and Coral Gables…

University of Miami Receives $2.4 Million Gift from the Goizueta Foundation

November 18, 2009 – The gift will also establish fellowship programs within the UM Libraries and College of Arts and Sciences and launch a lecture series.

Super Lawyers Magazine Ranks School of Law 20th in Nation

November 18, 2009 – The University of Miami’s School of Law has been ranked No. 20 in the nation by Super Lawyers magazine.

UM Launches Innovative Digital Atlas of Marine Species

November 12, 2009 – Web-based tool brings ocean denizens to students, teachers, divers, and the general public.

Rethinking Sexism: A Daughter-Father Team Examines How Society Maintains the Status Quo

November 12, 2009 – A researcher from UM and his daughter explore the role of men and women in maintaining the gender hierarchy in society.

Discovering the DAKAR

November 11, 2009 – Just after midnight on January 25, 1968 the DAKAR transmitted its final communication … then silence for decades. It was a mystery that persisted for…

Improving Security with Face Recognition Technology

November 10, 2009 – UM engineer presents novel methods for 3-D face recognition and for ear and face biometric systems.

UM Researcher Receives $9 Million NIH Grant

November 10, 2009 – National Institute on Aging funds research and technology education for older adults.

New Digs On Campus

November 09, 2009 – UM dedicates first fraternity house to be built on campus in four decades.

UM Hosts “Ocean Kids Day” for Disadvantaged Children

November 09, 2009 – Event teaches conservation and appreciation of the ocean to locals.

UM Professor’s Research Suggests Deep Creep Means Milder, More Frequent Earthquakes

November 09, 2009 – With an average of four mini-earthquakes per day, Southern California’s San Jacinto fault constantly adjusts to make it a less likely candidate for a…

The Launch Pad’s Global Entrepreneurship Week Opens With UFC President Dana White

November 09, 2009 – The Launch Pad, the University of Miami’s interdisciplinary entrepreneurship resource center based at the Toppel Career Center, marks Global Entrepreneurship…

Everything You Need to Know about Credit Cards

November 09, 2009 – The Faculty and Staff Assistance Program (FSAP) is sponsoring a valuable seminar for those interested in developing a greater understanding of the power…

Thousands Celebrate the “U” at Homecoming

November 07, 2009 – Images from an Orange and Green night of festivities.

Cobb Distinguished Lecture Series Presents Leonard Abess

November 06, 2009 – Leonard Abess, an ardent supporter of education in South Florida, member of the University of Miami Board of Trustees and Chairman, President and CEO of…

New Study in ‘Geology’ Identifies Active Magma Systems in East Africa

November 06, 2009 – Images compiled over a decade provide insights on geothermal energy sources.

UM’s Brandon Harris named a semifinalist for the Jim Thorpe Award

November 04, 2009 – Sophomore defensive back Brandon Harris has been named one of 12 semifinalists, given annually to the nation's best defensive back.

Knight Center’s Annual Fall Lecture Focuses On Evolution of Journalism and Technology

November 03, 2009 – The Knight Center for International Media at the University of Miami School of Communication presents its second annual fall lecture titled, “Y Tweets…

Miller School Solidifies Commitment to Overtown

November 02, 2009 – School partners with Alonzo Mourning Charities to open new clinic at youth center.

Open Enrollment Ends This Friday

October 30, 2009 – Open enrollment is your annual opportunity to make your selections for medical, dental, flexible spending, and short-term disability benefits for coverage…

School of Education Revolutionizes Ways to Teach English Language Learners

October 30, 2009 – A five-year research and development study conducted by the School of Education faculty has concluded that students who participate in hands-on inquiry…

Wine Tasting & Open House for Autism Awareness at Norman Brothers Produce

October 29, 2009 – Norman Brothers Produce, a Miami landmark and family owned business, located at 7621 SW 87th Ave. Miami, Florida, will host its annual Wine Tasting & Open…

What’s the most important thing to do when riding motorcycles?

October 28, 2009 – Researchers from the University of Miami and Florida International University conduct an analysis of the effectiveness of public policies on motorcycl

Jacory Harris a Semifinalist for The O’Brien

October 27, 2009 – The prestigious award honors the nation’s top college quarterback

School of Architecture Teams up with the Coral Gables Museum for “Canstruction”

October 27, 2009 – The University of Miami School of Architecture’s Center for Urban & Community Design [CUCD] is teaming up with the Coral Gables Museum to present South…

Sponsored Programs Roundtable: Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for Research Teams

October 23, 2009 – Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) help to ensure compliance, control, and consistency in the conduct of clinical trials. Johanna Stamates, associate…

Approved retirement vendors to visit in November

October 23, 2009 – Four of the University of Miami’s approved retirement vendors will visit in November to help with financial questions about your retirement plan. Employees…

Frost School of Music Presents Winter Wonderful!

October 23, 2009 – The University of Miami Frost School of Music holiday dinner, Winter Wonderful, will take place on Sunday, December 6, 2009 at the newly renovated Fontainebleau…

NewsVision Receives Emmy Nomination

October 23, 2009 – UMTV’s NewsVision has been nominated for a 2009 Suncoast Regional Emmy Award.

University of Miami Facility Awarded Prestigious LEED® Green Building Certification

October 23, 2009 – The University of Miami Fieldhouse, a multipurpose facility at the Coral Gables campus, has been honored for its sustainability components. It was awarded…

Rock ‘U’ Like a Hurricane

October 23, 2009 – Almost 3,000 alumni from around the country will travel back to South Florida to join current students, faculty, and community members to celebrate the…

CSIS and Knight Center for International Media Launch Yearlong Event Series

October 21, 2009 – The Center for Strategic & International Studies (CSIS) and the University of Miami Knight Center for International Media are pleased to announce the launch…

New Research by Law Professor Analyzes the Marriage of Science and Law

October 20, 2009 – Distinguished Professor on the Humanities, Cooper Senior Scholar in Arts and Sciences, Professor of Philosophy, Professor of Law Susan Haack has recently…

Executive MBA Program Ranked Among World’s Best

October 19, 2009 – The Financial Times ranks UM among the world’s top-5 business schools for women.

Industry Leaders Named to UM Accounting Advisory Board

October 19, 2009 – School of Business Administration today announced the appointment of 14 members to a new Accounting Advisory Board.

UM Hosts Port Visit of ‘Ocean Watch’ Sail Boat

October 19, 2009 – Expedition draws attention to the health of the world’s oceans.

New Research by Law Professor Analyzes Efficacy of the FCC’s Current Rules

October 15, 2009 – University of Miami Law Professor Lili Levi has recently authored a research paper titled "A 'Pay or Play' Experiment to Improve Children's Educational…

New Essay by Law Professor Analyzes the Story of a Haitian Immigrant

October 15, 2009 – University of Miami Law Professor Anthony V. Alfieri has recently authored an essay titled, "Discovering Identity in Civil Procedure" that explores the…

A Festival Miami 2009 Great Performance: Kevin Kenner will Perform Works by Chopin

October 15, 2009 – Festival Miami 2009 features a diverse line up of 20 concerts over the course of this month grouped into four themed categories: Great Performances, Creative…

Students Commemorate World Food Day By Pulling An “All-Nighter for the Poor”

October 15, 2009 – On Friday, October 23, the University of Miami will host Food for the Poor’s “All-Nighter for the Poor” on campus.

Investing in Florida’s Future: Featuring National Advocates on Childhood Education

October 13, 2009 – The School of Education will hold a special lunch titled “Investing in Florida’s Future” on Thursday, October 22.

School of Business Boosts Entrepreneurship Programs

October 12, 2009 – The University of Miami School of Business Administration has appointed Ken Colwell as its new director of entrepreneurship programs and Eric Kriss as…

Kenneth Broad To Lead Multidisciplinary Abess Center

October 08, 2009 – Environmental anthropologist and National Geographic Society Emerging Explorer appointed.

Researchers study pre- and post-Katrina corals

October 08, 2009 – UM researchers study pre- and post-Katrina corals and discover that coral disease can exacerbate bleaching.

Gene Team: Researchers Make Key Gene Discovery

October 08, 2009 – Miller School researchers identify family of genes that may control optic nerve’s ability to regenerate.

Information sessions for Open Enrollment, Oct. 19 – Nov. 6

October 07, 2009 – Open Enrollment information sessions will be held at central locations on each of the main campuses.…

Miller School Stimulus Grants Balloon to $40.5M, Dr. Lisa Metsch Wins $12.3M Grant

October 07, 2009 – The federal fiscal year closed last week with a flurry of notices announcing $23.6 million more in stimulus grants for Miller School faculty, swelling…

24th Annual Great Sports Legends Dinner Raises More Than $6.3 Million

October 07, 2009 – 24th Annual Great Sports Legends Dinner Raises More Than $6.3 Million for The Buoniconti Fund to Cure Paralysis

UM Student Publishes in Prestigious Online Publication

October 07, 2009 – UM student Jason Mills’s Alma Mater chosen for publication in the summer issue of The Collegiate Scholar.

UM Receives Charity Navigator’s 4-Star Rating

October 07, 2009 – For the ninth year in a row, UM has been awarded a top score for sound fiscal management.

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Releases Fall Course Schedule

October 07, 2009 – There are over 24 classes in creative arts, languages, computers, and more.

MBA Program Ranked Among Best in Nation

October 07, 2009 – The Princeton Review ranks UM No. 6 for Opportunity Provided to Minority Students.

Poto Mitan: Haitian Women Pillars of the Global Economy

October 06, 2009 – The Center for Latin American Studies screening occurs October 12.

Miami Knocks Off Oklahoma in Upset

October 03, 2009 – Hurricanes find the right combination for biggest football win in years.

Kauffman Foundation Grant Strengthens The Launch Pad

October 02, 2009 – The foundation award will help sustain and grow UM's unique career center program.

Predicting the Climate of Coming Decades

October 02, 2009 – RSMAS hosts climate prediction workshop, applications due October 15.

School of Law Creates Foreclosure Defense Fellowships

October 01, 2009 – The program will enable newly minted lawyers to help local residents caught in the foreclosure crisis.

Anonymous Donor’s Gift Endows Patricia A. Whitely Student Emergency Fund

October 01, 2009 – A $200,000 donation from an anonymous donor names the Patricia A. Whitely Student Emergency Fund

A special emergency fund created to help…

Rosabeth Moss Kanter to Speak at UM

September 30, 2009 – Celebrated book author and Harvard professor visits October 9.

Osher Institute to Bring Lifelong Learning to Kendall Residents and Seniors

September 30, 2009 – The University of Miami’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) and the Palace Management Group, one of South Florida’s leading companies specializing…

UM President Donna E. Shalala Accepts Dole Leadership Prize

September 29, 2009 – UM President Donna E. Shalala accepted the 2009 Dole Leadership Prize on Monday, September 28, becoming the first woman to receive the award.

Global Warming May Dent El Niño’s Protective Shield

September 28, 2009 – Eastern Pacific El Niño phenomenon may be overshadowed by similar pattern in the central Pacific due to global warming.

New Safety Program Improves the Vehicle-Driver Harmony for Senior Drivers

September 28, 2009 – With the goal of keeping seniors safe on the roads, driving experts will stage a new safety program designed to help seniors find out how the “fit”…

Update on Seasonal Flu Vaccinations and H1N1

September 25, 2009 –

Due to a positive response to our promotional efforts and nationwide challenges with the supply and distribution of the seasonal flu vaccine, the University’s…

Well ’Canes Wellness Programs

September 25, 2009 – Whether you are seeking to become more active, lose weight, quit smoking, reduce stress or just stay fit, the resources offered to you through Well ’Canes…

Approved retirement vendors visit in October

September 25, 2009 – Two of UM’s approved retirement vendors will visit in October to help with financial questions about your retirement plan. Employees are encouraged…

UM Names New Vice President for Human Resources

September 25, 2009 – Morris has more than 20 years of human resources experience with the Ford Motor Company.

Charles Mason Named Frost School of Music 2009 Distinguished Alumnus

September 24, 2009 – Charles Norman Mason is recipient of the 2009 Frost School of Music Distinguished Alumnus Award. Dean Shelton G. Berg will publicly recognize Mason’s…

Amelia Maguire to Lead External Affairs at School of Business Administration

September 23, 2009 – The University of Miami School of Business Administration today announced the appointment of Amelia (Mel) Rea Maguire as associate dean for external affairs.…

Henry Mancini Institute Comes to UM

September 23, 2009 – After ten years in Los Angeles, the institute is now embedded within the Frost School of Music's curriculum.

UM Inaugurates Center for the Humanities

September 23, 2009 – College of Arts and Sciences establishes South Florida’s first Center for the Humanities.

Rosenstiel School Students Host Annual Rummage Sale, Auction to Support Student Travel/Research

September 22, 2009 – The Marine Science Graduate Student Organization (MSGSO) at the University of Miami’s Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science will host its…

OceanScope: Exploring the Great Abyss and Its Properties

September 22, 2009 – The Scientific Committee on Oceanic Research (SCOR) and International Association for the Physical Sciences of the Oceans (IAPSO) have teamed up to establish…

H1N1 Flu Information

September 22, 2009 – UM's H1N1 crisis decision team has been meeting regularly to evaluate the latest developments and proactively determine appropriate steps

UM Establishes Nation’s First Therapeutic Jurisprudence Center

September 22, 2009 – The center will play a significant role in identifying the practical insights of law and psychology.

School of Business Administration Extends Reach to Latin America, Asia, and Europe

September 21, 2009 – The University of Miami School of Business Administration today announced agreements with seven leading business schools and universities across Latin…

New Law School Clinic To Help Immigrants

September 21, 2009 – The School of Law at the University of Miami has launched an ambitious immigration clinic in which students will represent low-income immigrants in South…

Return to Glory: ’Canes Crack the Top 10

September 20, 2009 – For the first time since 2005, the UM football team has returned to the top 10, coming in at No. 9 by the AP.

School of Law Honors Federal Public Defender Kathleen Williams

September 18, 2009 – On November 16, the Lawyer’s in Leadership Series will award Ms. Kathleen Williams with the CEPS Lawyers in Leadership Award.

UM Residential Community Honored with Dream Green Reality Award

September 18, 2009 – Smathers Four Fillies Farm development is the winner of the Urban Land Institute Woolbright Dream Green Reality Award

School of Law Welcomes Edmund S. Muskie Graduate Fellow

September 17, 2009 – The University of Miami School of Law is pleased to welcome a new international student on campus as part of the U.S. Department of State’s Edmund S.…

Clinton Global Initiative University Coming to UM

September 17, 2009 – Former President Bill Clinton will host the world-class event on April 16-18, 2010.

Statement from President Shalala on Death of Myles Brand

September 17, 2009 – Brand, 67, a former university president, led NCAA since 2003.

Mann Joins UM’s Rosenstiel School as Assistant Dean of Advancement

September 16, 2009 – The University of Miami’s Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science announced that Rosemary Mann will serve as its new assistant dean of Advancement,…

Blind Patient Regains Sight with “Eyetooth” Implanted in Her Eye

September 16, 2009 – Bascom Palmer Eye Institute Performs First MOOKP Procedure in USA.

16th International Conference of the Nursing Network on Violence Against Women International

September 16, 2009 – School of Nursing and Health Studies Hosts 16th International Conference of the Nursing Network on Violence Against Women International

Video: UM Athletics and Academics

September 15, 2009 – A video from UM Athletics on the strong academic support system offered helping student on the field and in the classroom.

UM Engineers Receive NIH Grant for Development of Novel Tissue Engineering Technology

September 15, 2009 – The NIH National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering (NIBIB)has awarded the UM College of Engineering a grant to advance the technology

Help UM Fight the Flu

September 15, 2009 – Free flu vaccines are now available for all faculty and staff. Schedule, consent forms, and FAQs are on the Flu Vaccine Web page.

School of Business Administration Welcomes New Faculty

September 14, 2009 – The University of Miami School of Business Administration has announced five new faculty appointments that further distinguish the School as a leader in…

Chat with the Chief on the Web

September 14, 2009 – The next Chat with the Chief session at 4:30, Tuesday, September 15, will focus on Fake ID Facts, Laws, Punishments and UM Student Use.

Take me out to the ballpark

September 12, 2009 – Thousands of UM employees and their families attend the largest-ever Family Night with the Marlins

Miami-Dade Chamber of Commerce Taps President Shalala for Board of Directors

September 11, 2009 – The partnership includes arranging internships for UM students and working with procurement for the University.

UM Students Exemplify Leadership and Community Service in Honor of “Lead and Serve Week”

September 11, 2009 – Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. once said, “Everyone can be great because anyone can serve.” In accordance with this powerful message, the University of…

School of Nursing and Health Studies Receives Grant Supporting Family Nurse Practitioner Program

September 10, 2009 – The University of Miami School of Nursing and Health Studies is receiving a grant from the Dr. John T. Macdonald Foundation in the amount of $30,000 to…

Joining Together for Autism Awareness at the 2nd Annual “Autumn Moonlight”

September 10, 2009 – The 2nd annual “Autumn Moonlight” Cocktail Reception to benefit the UM-NSU CARD, Saturday, October 24, 2009 7:30 pm. Ft. Lauderdale-Davie, Florida

Approved retirement vendors visit in September

September 09, 2009 –

Do you have financial questions about your retirement plan? If so, the following approved retirement vendors will be here in September to answer your…

Sponsored Programs Quarterly Meeting

September 09, 2009 – University of Miami faculty, administrators, and staff are invited to attend the Sponsored Programs Quarterly Meeting, which will cover such topics as…