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Sep 19, 2024 · Students blend personal expression, trends through fashion. At the University of Miami, students’ style evolves into a unique mix of comfort and trends, influenced by Miami’s culture and campus life.
Breakthrough cases show vaccines are working - University of …
Aug 5, 2021 · As the number of fully vaccinated people who test positive for COVID-19 inches up, Dr. Bhavarth Shukla, UHealth’s medical director for infection control and employee health, explains the positive news—the vaccines are preventing serious illness, hospitalizations, and …
New evidence shows the COVID-19 Delta variant rapidly rising
The University’s coronavirus sequencing effort uncovered that there are several variants present in its patient population, but Delta is chief among them and easily transmitted. And its …
The trees of Miami’s future
5 days ago · In Miami—a place known for one of the most diverse tree canopies in the world—nearly half of the native trees may struggle to survive in the coming decades, a new University of Miami study indicates. Due to global warming, temperatures may simply become too hot for some of the types of trees ...
A resilient University marches toward its centennial
Sep 16, 2022 · With less than 1,000 days until the University of Miami marks its centennial, the institution remains on course to meet the objectives set as part of its ambitious strategic plan—the Roadmap to Our New Century, President Julio Frenk said Thursday during the State of the University Town Hall address.
The University ranks among the nation’s top tier
The University of Miami improved its standing by eight spots to No. 49 in the 2021 “Best Colleges” issue, tied with three other institutions. The ranking reflects the University’s commitment to excellence, selectivity, and financial aid, but also considers factors such as student indebtedness and alumni giving.
State of the U highlights resilience, future initiatives
Sep 29, 2021 · In his third State of the University Town Hall, President Julio Frenk touted the University’s successes in dealing with the pandemic, honored “unsung heroes’’ on the front lines who helped manage the crisis, and outlined major endeavors that will fuel the future.
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University of Miami alumna Daisy Hernández is the author of the book “The Kissing Bug: A True Story of a Family, an Insect, and a Nation’s Neglect of a Deadly Disease.”
Universities as ‘models for sustainability’ can lead climate action
May 10, 2022 · University of Miami President Julio Frenk and other university leaders explored how colleges can enact bold and innovative action—just as they have done during the pandemic—to address the climate crisis, as part of a panel discussion at the four-day Aspen Ideas: Climate Conference on Miami Beach.