Cox keeps iconic design, despite recent renovations
Almost 50 years since its inception, the Cox Science Building is undergoing renovations that include building a Neuroscience and Health Annex and an expansion of Cox’s plaza. The Cox plaza, now a front...
View ArticleUMX online class to become mandatory for all new students
The once optional UM Experience course will become mandatory for new students arriving in the fall. “Instead of 25 percent, 100 percent of students will take the course,” said Jennifer Wilson,...
View ArticleDesign-a-Course allowed for academic freedom, creativity
A course dedicated solely to the novel “Jane Eyre” was proposed during the last academic school year. “Jane Eyre” was not approved, but Niurka Monteserin, chair of the academic affairs committee of...
View ArticleOnline courses grow in popularity, provide flexibility
Part-time student Jennifer Leal maintained her full-time job in Kendall because of the online program through UM’s Bachelor of General Studies degree. “If it wasn’t for this program and the flexibility...
View ArticleUM extends emphasis on humanities
The humanities department at UM spread its wings in the year-long event, “Taking Flight: The Year of the Humanities and the Arts at the University of Miami.” A member of the congressionally-appointed...
View ArticleCampus adds research facility
The year 2013 will not only welcome the new Student Activities Center but also a new research facility called the Neuroscience and Health Annex. Also called the Neuroscience Building, it will serve as...
View ArticleBest-selling author talks new book, writing process
Dava Sobel, New York Times bestselling science writer, visited campus Thursday to talk about her new book and play, …
View ArticleStudent Government election results
Student Government Senate election results were announced Thursday at the Rock. Twenty-three students were elected, and one seat was …
View ArticleFaculty Senate votes to prevent departmental merger
Umberto Speranza withdrew from the University of Miami two weeks before the start of his senior year. Speranza had …
View ArticleFour years don’t always center around sports
New Student Orientation barrages recently arrived students – both freshmen and transfers – with University of Miami traditions after …
View ArticleMemorial to honor graduate students’ passings
A memorial service for two University of Miami graduate students who were killed by a car in Pinecrest will …
View ArticleLawyer returns to school for premedical program
Lindsey Finch has a difficult task ahead of her: complete all the premed science classes, take the MCAT and …
View ArticleCrash claims student
Dino Ghilotti passed away from an automobile accident in May, a day after participating in commencement ceremonies. According to …
View ArticleColonel recognized for service
Col. Noel Christian Pace, a second-year law student, is one of a select few who was confirmed by the …
View ArticleNewsbriefs 11/11
Veterans Day The Veteran Students Organization (VSO) helps veterans transition to the University of Miami. Members will host different …
View ArticleSchool of Nursing raises funds for Simulation Hospital
The School of Nursing and Health Studies will be one of the nation’s first education-based institutions to house …
View ArticleCoral Gables Commission, university discuss partnership
City of Coral Gables Commission met with University of Miami administration Tuesday in a public meeting as part of …
View ArticlePublic heath awareness group enters video contest to win cash prize
The United Against Infectious Diseases (UAID) members may be celebrating more than Thanksgiving this week. UAID entered the Johnson …
View ArticleReading day reduction receives mixed feelings
The changes to the academic calendar for the fall semester proved to be a double-edged sword for students and …
View ArticleNews Briefs 12/5
Book Artist The French Embassy Cultural Services and Richter Library’s Special Collections will present Didier Mutel, a book artist. …
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