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  1. Women in Oceanography

    June 18, 2013 – New short film featuring UM scientist Lisa Beal highlights increasing role of women in oceanography.

  2. How Altitude Affects the Way Language is Spoken

    June 12, 2013 – UM linguist establishes link between geographical elevation and language.

  3. Targeting Type 2 Diabetes

    June 03, 2013 – MIller School, Miami VA selected as site for study on diabetes drug effectiveness.

  4. Honoring UM’s Health Care Heroes

    May 29, 2013 – Miller School faculty recognized by Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce.

  5. Cuban blogger Yoani Sánchez visits UM

    April 02, 2013 – Dissident Journalist tours UM's Cuban Heritage Collection.

  6. Statement from President Donna E. Shalala

    February 19, 2013 – Response to NCAA Notice of Allegations

  7. U.S. Associate Justice Sonia Sotomayor Visits UM

    February 01, 2013 – First Hispanic appointed to Supreme Court opens up during visit at UM.

  8. LawWithoutWalls Joins Forces with Global Law Firm Eversheds

    January 07, 2013 – Lawyers will bring expertise to students from 18 universities around the world.

  9. Miller School’s NIH Funding Climbs

    December 10, 2012 – No. 38 national ranking reflects University's growing prominence as a major research institution.

  10. Miami Law Dean Named One of Nation’s Most Influential Educators

    December 10, 2012 – Miami Law Dean Named One of Nation's Most Influential Educators

  11. Business School Ranked No. 2 for Executive Education in Latin America

    December 10, 2012 – Ranking is by América Economía magazine.

  12. UM: Obama Win Paints Bright Picture for Health Care, Real Estate, and Construction Stocks

    December 06, 2012 – Research also predicts which sectors are likely to falter.

  13. Bascom Palmer Receives $10 Million Gift

    November 27, 2012 – Gift will establish center dedicated to eradicating blinding injuries and lethal orbital malignancies.

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    momentum2
  14. UMGA Launches MOOC for High School Students

    November 27, 2012 – Six-session course is believed to be the world's first initiative of its kind.

  15. Engineering Students Take Flight at Red Bull Flugtag Miami

    November 13, 2012 – With an aircraft themed after the smartphone video game Angry Birds, a team of College of Engineering students won the People’s Choice Award at this year’s Red Bull Flugtag Miami.

  16. Study Assesses Risk of Heart Attack and Stroke Among Hispanics

    November 13, 2012 – Multicenter study is published in the Journal of the American Medical Association.

  17. Satellites Could Help Predict Volcanic Eruptions

    November 13, 2012 – Scientists discover evidence that volcanoes "inflate" prior to eruptions due to rise of magma.

  18. ALS Research and Patient Care at Miller School Get $1 Million Boost

    November 06, 2012 – Gift expands upon existing programs and creates additional resources.

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    momentum2
  19. A New Way to Kill Cancer Cells

    October 23, 2012 – Signaling protein Akt can impair growth of blood-forming stem cells that can develop into cancers.

  20. UM Collaboration Leads to Publication of Major Guide to Behavioral Medicine

    October 23, 2012 – UM Collaboration Leads to Publication of Major Guide to Behavioral Medicine

  21. Study Examines When and How Negative Campaign Ads Are Effective

    October 22, 2012 – Televised political advertising takes up a large portion of campaign budgets, much of which are spent on negative political ads. But do these negative…

  22. UM Study: Too Much of a Good Thing Can Be Bad for Corals

    October 22, 2012 – A new study by scientists at the University of Miami’s Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science shows that corals may be more severely impacted…

  23. National Archaeology Day: Celebrating the Social Life of Things

    October 18, 2012 – The College of Arts & Sciences, along with more than 100 international archaeological organizations will present a series of programs and activities…

  24. Breakthrough Discovery in Fight against AIDS

    October 08, 2012 – Miller School researcher pinpoints mechanism that controls AIDS in rare cases.

  25. UM Trustee Makes Gift to Miami Law

    October 01, 2012 – Wayne Chaplin's Challenge Grant Matches Law Scholarship Donations


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    momentum2
  26. Opening a National Dialogue on the Humanities

    September 18, 2012 – Miami Dade College, University of Miami Host Humanities and Civil Society Forum

  27. Center for the Humanities Announces 2012-2013 Lectures, Events

    September 10, 2012 – Center for the Humanities Announces 2012-2013 Lectures, Events

  28. UM’s School of Nursing and Health Studies Hosts Groundbreaking Conference

    September 10, 2012 – Nation’s top official on health disparities speaks at opening session of nursing research conference organized and hosted by UM.

  29. Watch the Miami Today Achiever Interview with Dean James M. Tien

    September 10, 2012 – Watch the Miami Today Achiever Interview with Dean James M. Tien

  30. Computational Power

    September 07, 2012 – Supercomputer will help UM study the fate of hydrocarbons released into the environment.

  31. Researchers Awarded $14.2M in New Grants

    August 30, 2012 – Grants will help researchers identify genetic mutations associated with pediatric cardiomyopathy.

  32. Miller School Launches Genomic Medicine Master’s Program

    August 29, 2012 – First-year medical students at the Miller School of Medicine now have the opportunity to earn a Master of Science in Genomic Medicine along with their…

  33. Aerospace Engineer’s Supersonic, Futuristic Flying Wing Design Wins Prestigious NASA Grant

    August 23, 2012 – Imagine flying from New York to Tokyo in only four hours aboard a fuel-efficient supersonic jet that looks like something right out of Star Wars. Such…

  34. Cancer Center Gets Prestigious Designation

    August 23, 2012 – The Myelodysplastic Syndromes Foundation recognizes Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center as a Center of Excellence.

  35. Chemists Shed Light on Biological Processes with Glowing Molecules

    August 20, 2012 – University of Miami scientists have developed a way to switch fluorescent molecules on and off within aqueous environments, by strategically trapping the molecules inside water-soluble particles and controlling them with ultraviolet light.

  36. Genomics and Genetics Researchers Awarded More than $2 Million in Grants

    August 20, 2012 – Three researchers at the John P. Hussman Institute for Human Genomics, who are also faculty members at the Dr. John T. Macdonald Foundation Department…

  37. DRI to Take Islet Transplantation to Next Level

    August 20, 2012 – $4.6 million grant aimed at solving problems associated with islet cell transplantation.

  38. Researchers Awarded $4M in State Biomedical Funding

    July 09, 2012 – Scientists win 41 percent of the $9.74 million available for new investigator research and bridge grants.

  39. RoboCanes Place Second in International Robot Soccer Competition

    July 02, 2012 – The College of Arts and Sciences' Department of Computer Science RoboCanes team recently placed second in 3D soccer simulation at the 2012…

  40. Miami Law Adjuncts Fund Scholarships

    June 28, 2012 – Scholarship fund helps students to realize their dream of becoming lawyers.

  41. UM-Led Team to Develop Flood and Drought Prediction System

    June 25, 2012

  42. UM Experts: Affordable Care Act

    June 25, 2012 – Tap into an extensive list of UM authorities on healthcare decision.

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  43. Online Achievement: UM Global Academy Graduates Second Class

    June 18, 2012 – With proud parents, families, and friends looking on, nine members of the University of Miami Global Academy’s

  44. Marine Technology and Life Sciences Seawater Complex Breaks Ground

    June 14, 2012 – Sea spray whipped up by the violent, swirling winds of a hurricane has long been a thorn in the side of researchers trying to determine its effect on storm…

  45. UM Ranks High in Hispanic Outlook’s ‘Top 100 Colleges for Hispanics’

    May 29, 2012 – UM makes Top 10 list in doctoral degrees.

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    rankings
  46. Helping Kids with Cancer

    May 23, 2012 – Nation's first interactive pediatric oncology clinic opens at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center.

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    momentum2
  47. School of Business Has Nation’s No. 11 M.B.A. Program for Latin Americans

    May 21, 2012

  48. Miller School Wins Prestigious Designation

    May 16, 2012 – NIH recognizes UM as Center for AIDS Research.

  49. Florida Supreme Court Adopts Recommendations by Miami Law Students

    May 14, 2012 – In a recent opinion regarding children’s appearances in dependency court proceedings, the Florida Supreme Court adopted parts of a proposed amendment…

  50. Pap Corps Makes $3.2 Million Gift

    May 01, 2012 – Presents annual gift to the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center.

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    momentum2
  51. Goldwater Honors

    April 23, 2012 – Four UM students have been recognized in the 2012 Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Program.

  52. Joint Medical and Law Degree Program Launched

    March 26, 2012 – Typically, a medical degree opens up a world of life-saving patient care, while a law degree provides entry to courtrooms, boardrooms and the halls of…

  53. UM Scientist to Lead Arctic Expedition

    March 19, 2012 – Arctic expedition could shed new light on global climate change.

  54. NMAfA Director Johnnetta Cole to Lecture at UM

    March 12, 2012 – Cole will present 'My Love Affair with Art' on March 23.

  55. White House Honors UM’s Susan Amat as a “Champion of Change”

    March 07, 2012 – Amat and others honored as exceptional leaders supporting small business.

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    launch pad
  56. UM Study Shows Facebook, Twitter Icons Influence Buyers

    March 01, 2012 – School of Business Administration research reveals that symbols affect consumer choice.

  57. NIH-Funded Researchers Honored

    February 29, 2012 – More than 200 National Institutes of Health-supported principal investigators and their lab members honored.

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    research
  58. Experts Debate the Future of the Death Penalty at Miami Law Symposium

    February 24, 2012 – For thousands of Death Row inmates around the country, the years they spend there before execution — sometimes it's decades — are tantamount to a second…

  59. UM Linguist Studies the Anumeric Language of an Amazonian Tribe

    February 21, 2012 – Finds new perspective on the way people acquire knowledge, perception, and reasoning.

  60. University of Miami Launches Momentum2

    February 16, 2012 – Campaign will raise $1.6 billion for new facilities, scholarships, research programs, and world-class scholars.

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    momentum2
  61. BGU President Rivka Carmi Speaks on ‘Reimagining the Ivory Tower’

    February 14, 2012 – Professor Rivka Carmi, president of Ben-Gurion University of the Negev.

  62. UM Welcomes Distinguished Writer in Residence Peter Selgin

    February 14, 2012 – The University of Miami’s Creative Writing Program welcomes award-winning author Peter Selgin February 13-17 for a week of new beginnings. Selgin, author…

  63. Grant to Support Purchase of Helicopter

    February 09, 2012 – Aircraft will allow researchers to make environmental observations between Earth's surface and atmosphere.

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    momentum2
  64. Study Finds Possible Link Between Diet Soda and Vascular Risks

    February 09, 2012 – People who drink diet soft drinks on a daily basis may be at increased risk of suffering vascular events such as stroke, heart attack, and vascular death,…

  65. Baroness Discusses Euro Zone Debt Crisis

    February 07, 2012 – Baroness Emma Harriet Nicholson of Winterbourne, left, a British politician and member of the House of Lords, lectured to a University of Miami international…

  66. Distinguished Writer-in Residence

    February 07, 2012 – The University of Miami Creative Writing Program welcomes award-winning author Peter Selgin February 13-17 for a week of new beginnings! Selgin, author…

  67. Study Describes Effects of Weather and Sea-Level Rise on Florida’s Coast

    January 30, 2012 – The key to understanding how future hurricanes and sea level rise may trigger changes to South Florida’s native coastal forests lurks below the surface, according to a new model linking coastal forests to groundwater.

  68. Educator Honored for Inspiring Students

    January 18, 2012 – A University of Miami professor is one of 15 scholars from around the nation to receive a prestigious Elizabeth Hurlock Beckman Trust Award for their efforts…

  69. How the Brain Cell Works: A Dive Into Its Inner Network

    December 21, 2011 – UM-led team is creating the first map of protein interactions within neurons of live organisms.

  70. UM Law Professors Ranked Among Best in World

    December 13, 2011 – Jan Paulsson and Albert Jan van den Berg ranked top two arbitrators.

  71. Launch Pad Participates in White House Discussions on Building Startups

    December 08, 2011 – Startup America Partnership announces $475 million in new committed resources.

  72. School of Communication Study: Images of Gays in Ads Now Part of the Mainstream

    December 05, 2011 – The past decade has seen a dramatic increase in the presence of gays in American advertising. The media has transformed the stigmatized stereotype…

  73. UM/Jackson’s First Heart Transplant Patient Celebrates 25 Years of Success

    December 02, 2011 – Homestead resident Mark Frye returns to UM/Jackson.

  74. Jan Hochstim, Longtime UM Architecture Professor, Passes Away

    November 10, 2011 – Remembered for his teaching and scholarship.

  75. Hurricanes Homecoming

    November 05, 2011 – Students, alumni celebrate traditions and new beginnings during Alumni Weekend.

  76. Miller School Launches Academy to Recognize Stellar Teaching

    November 03, 2011 – Academy will recognize and reward teachers and help develop faculty.

  77. Nursing Students Named Finalists

    October 31, 2011 – Seven UM nursing students are March of Dimes Nurse of the Year finalists.

  78. Next-Generation Technology Propels Genomics Research

    October 28, 2011 – Hussman Institute unveils state-of-the-art biorepository system.

  79. School of Architecture Hosts Major Exhibition

    September 29, 2011 – Architecture exhibit to showcase the best in Florida architecture and design

  80. Historic Transfer

    September 28, 2011 – UM transfers operations of Koubek Mansion and Gardens to Miami Dade College.

  81. UM Scientists Research Clues to Worldwide Weather Patterns

    September 23, 2011 – Part of international team on six-month expedition in Indian Ocean.

  82. Top of the Class

    September 23, 2011 – Hurricane Student-Athletes Earn Best-Ever Semester GPA.

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    athletics, ncaa
  83. Former UM President Tad Foote To Be Honored

    September 15, 2011 – CADCA to present him with Lifetime Distinguished Service Award.

  84. UM Collaborates on Study of Safer Diabetes Drugs

    September 14, 2011 – Researchers from the Miller School’s Center for Computational Science (CCS) and investigators from Harvard University,…

  85. Predicting Landfall Probabilities

    September 14, 2011 – Scientists discover link between hurricane tracks and climate variability.

  86. Soledad O’Brien to Speak at UM

    September 09, 2011 – CNN anchor will screen portions of her documentary, "In Her Corner: Latino in America."

  87. Miller School Appoints Chief Innovation Officer

    September 06, 2011 – A nationally recognized leader in innovations in health care, Jonathan “Jack” Lord will join the University of Miami in September as chief innovation…

  88. Miller School Ranked No. 1 by Hispanic Business Magazine

    September 06, 2011 – Schools of Business Administration and Law also highly ranked.

  89. Lecture with Dr. Alexander von Hoffman

    August 29, 2011 – Housing Matters: America’s Quest for Decent Homes

  90. Cold Kills Coral

    August 29, 2011 – Study shows record-breaking cold snap had devastating effect on Florida’s coral reefs.

  91. Hope for Lymphoma Patients

    August 29, 2011 – FDA approves new lymphoma drug based on Miller School research.

  92. Miller School Researchers Receive NIH Blueprint Award

    August 23, 2011 – The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has awarded grants to investigators across the United States, including three from The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis and the Department of Ophthalmology.

  93. Pulitzer-Winning Playwright Nilo Cruz Named Stanford Professor

    August 17, 2011 – Will present lecture on Sept. 15 on influence of poetry.

  94. ‘My Story, My Goal’ Wins Best of Show Award

    August 15, 2011 – Knight Center project uses multimedia stories to personalize UN Millennium Development Goals.

  95. Fanjul Family Donates $1 million to Bascom Palmer

    August 11, 2011 – Gift will help create a clinical research center at Palm Beach Gardens campus.

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    momentum2
  96. Carl Schramm to Speak at New Student Convocation

    August 05, 2011 – Kauffman Foundation CEO is an authority on entrepreneurial innovation.

  97. Tracking Manmade Biofuels in Atmosphere

    August 05, 2011 – Scientists identify urban atmospheric plumes through unique signature in vehicle emissions.

  98. Researchers Discover Cause of Common Kidney Disease

    August 05, 2011 – Discovery could change the future of treating chronic kidney disease.

  99. Obama Appoints Miami Law Grad to 11th Circuit

    August 03, 2011 – Judge Adalberto José Jordán was born in Cuba.


  100. New Surgical Residency Program Approved at Regional Campus

    July 29, 2011 – Miller School receives approval for first surgical residency program in Palm Beach County.

 

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