From student publications to student-led programs, 2023-2024 proved to be a stellar year recognizing ’Canes excellence.
Manuel Kadre, who will now preside as chair of the University of Miami Board of Trustees, is intent on furthering the University’s trajectory of excellence across the areas of health care, academia, and athletics.
https://news.miami.edu/stories/2024/05/advancing-excellence-top-priority-for-new-board-chair.html
Research published this spring by a University of Miami team looked at how the Port of Miami fared on the climate resilience scale within its maritime network.
https://news.miami.edu/stories/2024/05/port-of-miami-is-strong-but-ports-in-its-network-show-climate-vulnerabilities.html
‘Perfect storm’ of a transition from El Nino to La Nina conditions and exceptionally warm Atlantic Ocean temperatures could result in one of the most active hurricane seasons ever.
https://news.miami.edu/stories/2024/05/atlantic-hurricane-season-could-be-record-breaker.html
A record 17 to 25 named storms have been predicted for the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, with 8 to 13 of them becoming hurricanes. A new forecast model jointly created by researchers at NOAA and the University of Miami will provide better diversity of prediction tools.
https://news.miami.edu/stories/2024/05/as-a-busy-hurricane-season-looms-new-forecast-model-in-the-eye.html
During its decade-long existence, Rosenstiel School’s 75-foot-long hurricane simulator has helped usher in a wave of international scientists and cutting-edge projects?from hybrid coral reefs to ocean-tracking devices.
https://news.miami.edu/stories/2024/05/10-years-of-sustained-growth.html
Michael Berkowitz, just returned from Rome and a three-day Vatican resilience summit, shares insights from the global gathering, his experience on greeting Pope Francis, and intentions for advancing the University of Miami’s Climate Resilience Academy’s efforts.
https://news.miami.edu/stories/2024/05/when-in-rome-advance-climate-resilience.html
A University of Miami historian traces the roots of the Memorial Day holiday to the tragedy of the Civil War and explores prevailing attitudes toward death and the motivations that prompted millions of young men to risk their lives.
https://news.miami.edu/stories/2024/05/historian-these-boys-did-not-want-to-die.html
Active-shooter mock exercise prepares University of Miami first responders and others for a potential mass casualty incident.
https://news.miami.edu/stories/2024/05/at-the-ready.html
A University cannabis epidemiologist and a criminal law specialist applaud the federal government’s proposal to reverse the criminalization of cannabis.
https://news.miami.edu/stories/2024/05/harsh-marijuana-laws-go-up-in-smoke.html
A civically engaged course offered through the Abess Center challenged students to explore strategies to reduce waste in South Florida.
https://news.miami.edu/stories/2024/05/students-vision-for-a-greener-future.html
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View the special report from UM News that showcases the research and study of the Caribbean Basin by UM faculty and students.
The report features more than 40 articles on science and research and social engagement with polls, graphics and an opportunity to write your own haiku to the environment.