What the Roe v. Wade Decision Means to Activists on Both Sides

The 5-4 ruling, handed down on June 24, is a major setback for women’s reproductive rights, some legal scholars say. But anti-abortion activists and some religious groups applauded the historic decision.
29-Jun-2022 3:20 PM EDT Add to Favorites

Summit Participants to Confront Critical Issues in the Americas

Leaders in government and industry will examine critical matters impacting the Western Hemisphere during a conference July 13-14, when the University of Miami hosts the Concordia Americas Summit.
23-Jun-2022 2:05 PM EDT Add to Favorites

Natural Disasters Can Accelerate Changes to Tropical Forests

University of Miami associate professor Kenneth Feeley conducted a lengthy study on forests in Jamaica and learned that hurricanes can magnify the effects of climate change, allowing species from warmer climates to replace those that prefer cooler...
22-Jun-2022 8:05 AM EDT Add to Favorites

Engineers Explore Innovative Ways to Improve Resilience of Coastal Structures

University of Miami engineering and ocean sciences faculty members received federal research funding recently to delve into how they can strengthen coastal buildings and seawalls in the face of climate change.
22-Jun-2022 6:05 AM EDT Add to Favorites

University of Miami to establish The George P. Hanley Democracy Center

The George P. Hanley Democracy Center, set to launch this fall, will study the practice of democratic politics both in the United States and globally and will offer research grants and public programming.
6-Jun-2022 1:00 PM EDT Add to Favorites

David Yellen named dean of the University of Miami School of Law

A brilliant barrister who has argued a case before the Supreme Court and innovated in the classroom, David Yellen has served as a dean at two prestigious schools of law and is known as one of the most influential figures in legal education.
12-May-2022 12:30 PM EDT Add to Favorites

New class explores learning in the metaverse

Students and faculty members discover some of the possibilities for the future of education through the University of Miami’s first course conducted in virtual reality.
9-May-2022 1:55 PM EDT Add to Favorites

Distinguished speakers to share wisdom with UMiami Class of 2022

A group of extraordinary, international and national, thought leaders will share their advice with the Class of 2022 during the University of Miami commencement ceremonies at the Watsco Center next week.
3-May-2022 4:30 PM EDT Add to Favorites