Arts and Culture

  1. Student-Created Web Series Wins Top Awards

    May 06, 2013 – 'To Live & Die in Opa Humpka' receives top honors at LA WebFest.

  2. Berta Soler Visits UM’s Institute for Cuban and Cuban-American Studies

    May 06, 2013 – Leader of Cuba's Ladies in White thanks Miami's exile community for supporting dissidents on the island.

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  3. Renowned Primatologist Jane Goodall Offers Reason for Hope

    April 30, 2013 – Even in the face of melting polar ice caps and rising sea levels, Goodall remains hopeful that our planet can be saved.

  4. Miami Law to Screen ‘Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry’

    April 08, 2013 – Conversation with filmmaker Alison Klayman to follow screening.

  5. Cities 2030

    April 04, 2013 – Conference to Examine the Future of Cities and Urban Sustainability

  6. Cuban blogger Yoani Sánchez visits UM

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

  7. Addressing Serious Health Conditions Abroad

    March 04, 2013 – Health communication projects focus on AIDS, malnutrition, and other illnesses.

  8. UM Celebrates Chinese New Year

    February 25, 2013 – Event featured dances, demonstrations, themed tents, and more.

  9. A Vision for a New Cathedral in Port-au-Prince

    January 29, 2013 – Exhibition at School of Architecture features top designs for rebuilding the Notre Dame de l’Assomption Cathedral.

  10. Dean Plater-Zyberk Helps Select Winners of Competition on Redesign of Haitian Cathedral

    January 22, 2013 – Puerto Rican architect Segundo Cardona and a team from his firm are winners of a competition in which entrants submitted drawings for the design and rebuilding…

  11. University of Miami Student Organization Celebrates Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

    January 17, 2013 – United Black Students to host week of programming activities in honor of the civil rights activist

  12. Documentary Featuring UM Libraries’ Ralph M. Munroe Collection Wins Suncoast Emmy

    January 08, 2013 – The film explores the legacy of the Barnacle, the house built on Biscayne Bay by the American yacht designer and early resident of Coconut Grove.

  13. Frost School Dean Shelly Berg Nominated for Grammy Award

    December 18, 2012 – Berg nominated in the category of "Best Instrumental Arrangement Accompanying Vocalist(s)."

  14. Actor Stephen Root to Visit UM for Screenings and Conversation

    November 09, 2012 – Root will discuss Office Space, Unthinkable, and other film and TV work.

  15. Ring Theatre, Arsht Center Partner on ‘Girls vs. Boys: A Rock Musical’

    November 06, 2012 – The University of Miami Department of Theatre Arts

  16. Grant Will Expand Cuban Theater Digital Archive

    November 06, 2012 – Mellon Foundation gift to UM Libraries will support software development of important resource.

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  17. ‘On Cities’ Examines the Past, Present, and Future of Life in Cities

    October 18, 2012 – Innovators, Forward-Thinkers, and Citizens Across the Globe Take Part in International Virtual Gathering to Discuss the Challenges of City Life and the Cities of Tomorrow

  18. President Shalala Pens Miami Herald Article on ‘Celebrating the Humanities and Arts at the U’

    October 01, 2012 – President Shalala Pens Miami Herald Article on 'Celebrating the Humanities and Arts at the U'

  19. East Meets West in ArtLab @ The Lowe

    September 18, 2012 – The Lowe Art Museum Explores Western Influences on Art in 20th Century Japan

  20. An Evening with The Capitol Steps

    September 06, 2012 – The troupe of congressional staffers-turned-comedians who satirize the people and places that once employed them performs Wednesday, September 12 at UM.

  21. Mixed-Media Works by Mariah Fox and Bryan Allen Moore on View at UM Gallery in Wynwood

    August 24, 2012 – A playful mixed-media homage to some of the 20th century’s most influential cultural icons and abstract explorations of the grandeur and fragility of…

  22. M.F.A. Exhibition to Feature Works in Varied Media

    August 13, 2012 – From ceramics and painting to printmaking and photography, the works of incoming Master of Fine Arts students will be on display from August 21 to September…

  23. Piñera On Stage

    August 13, 2012 – UM to stage international festival of Cuban playwright Virgilio Piñera's works.

  24. UM Jerry Herman Ring Theatre Announces 2012-2013 Season

    August 07, 2012 – The University of Miami (UM) College of Arts and Sciences’ Department of Theatre Arts presents…

  25. New Funding Enhances Frost School’s Henry Mancini Institute

    August 02, 2012 – Gift from Virginia "Ginny" Mancini supports the artistic director position.

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    momentum2
  26. Cinema Professor Nominated for a 2012 Emmy Award

    July 23, 2012 – The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences has nominated Jeffery Stern, a faculty member in the Department of Cinema and Interactive…

  27. The Deem Team

    July 23, 2012 – Coach Amy Deem hopes to lead the Women's U.S. Olympic Track and Field Team on a gold rush in London.

  28. Piñera On Stage

    July 23, 2012 – UM to stage international festival of Cuban playwright Virgilio Piñera's works.

  29. Bascom Palmer Ranked No. 1

    July 17, 2012 – Top ranking by U.S.News & World Report is Bascom Palmer's ninth in a row.

  30. Famed Composer’s Works Find a Home at UM

    July 16, 2012 – Richter Library acquires Aldemaro Romero Music Score Archives.

  31. Grant to Enhance Access to Pan Am Collection

    July 02, 2012 – A generous grant will allow the University of Miami Libraries' Special Collections division to enhance access to the Pan Am Collection.

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    libraries
  32. Pharrell Williams Records with Henry Mancini Institute Orchestra

    June 18, 2012 – The University of Miami Frost School of Music announces that multi-Grammy Award winning music producer, singer, rapper and composer Pharrell Williams was…

  33. Beaux Arts Gift Provides Boost for the Lowe

    June 18, 2012 – Volunteer Group presents $182,000 check to Lowe as part of its pledge to Momentum2 campaign.

  34. Oscar-Winning Producer Visits UM

    April 16, 2012 – Jon Landau shared behind-the-scenes secrets from the making of his blockbuster movies.

  35. Cooking the Books: Edible Books Festival Showcases Tasty Creations

    April 09, 2012 – Book and food lovers converged to admire and enjoy tasty creations at the University of Miami Libraries’ third annual Edible Books Festival, held in…

  36. Ring Theatre: A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum

    March 26, 2012 – One of Broadway’s Greatest Musical Farces!
    Book by Burt Shevelove and Larry Gelbart;
    Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim

    "Tragedy…

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    music, theater
  37. School of Education Students Honored by Miami Coalition of Christians and Jews

    March 19, 2012 – Two University of Miami School of Education graduate students from the Community and Social Change Master’s…

  38. Physicist and Novelist Alan Lightman to Lecture

    March 14, 2012 – Henry King Stanford Distinguished Professor in the Humanities presents on March 28.

  39. NMAfA Director Johnnetta Cole to Lecture at UM

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

  40. Billy Joel, the ‘Piano Man,’ Mixes Stories with Song During UM Appearance

    March 06, 2012 – Award-winning singer, songwriter offers advice, performs with UM students.

  41. Former Child Soldier to Speak at Law Review Symposium

    February 23, 2012 – National Security and Armed Conflict Symposium occurs March 2.

  42. Ethics Film Series 2012

    February 21, 2012 – Series continues with Blood Coltan on February 28

  43. Cornel West Coming to UM

    February 14, 2012 – Noted Scholar, Author, and Activist to speak at spring convocation.

  44. UM Frost Music Engineering Alumnus Andrew Scheps Wins 2012 Album of Year Grammy Award

    February 14, 2012 – The University of Miami Frost School of Music proudly announces its music engineering alumnus...

  45. Egyptian Ambassador Sameh Shoukry Speaks UM

    February 07, 2012 – Ambassador Shoukry, right, is interviewed by Bradford R. McGuinn, left, senior lecturer in UM’s Department of Political Science.

  46. Celebrating 60 Years of the Lowe

    February 06, 2012 – Miami-Dade's oldest museum reaches a milestone.

  47. UM Celebrates the Year of the Dragon

    January 31, 2012 – Students, faculty, and visitors celebrate Chinese New Year with host of cultural events.

  48. Stylish American Comedy “Stage Door” Comes to the Ring

    January 30, 2012 – The Department of Theatre Arts 2011-2012 season resumes with Stage Door at the Ring Theatre.

  49. Year of the Dragon: Chinese New Year Festivities at UM

    January 30, 2012 – Join the University of Miami’s Chinese Student and Scholar Association and Asian American Student Association as they celebrate the Chinese New Year…

  50. Beaux Arts Gives $1.7 Million to Lowe Art Museum

    January 09, 2012 – Gift will boost museum's exhibitions and educational programs.

  51. Beaux Arts Festival to Feature Works in 11 Mediums

    December 19, 2011 – Event will bring more than 200 artists to the grounds of the Lowe Art Museum, Jan. 7-8.

  52. It’s Never Too Late to Learn Something New

    December 13, 2011 – New Horizons Program offers seniors opportunity to become musicians.

  53. Retro Musical Reflects Unique Collaboration

    November 16, 2011 – Fifty*Four*Forever is a colorful musical tribute to Studio 54.

  54. Friends Give “Artfully” to UM Lowe Art Museum

    November 08, 2011 – Friends of Art give $700,000 to support The Lowe.

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  55. Lowe Art Museum to Present UM Faculty Exhibition

    November 08, 2011 – Darby Bannard: Recent Painting, to open April 14, 2012.

  56. Hurricanes Homecoming

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

  57. Student Center Complex Mural Chronicles UM’s History

    November 02, 2011 – From President Bowman Foster Ashe to Donna E. Shalala.

  58. Celebrate Your Place in History

    November 02, 2011 – Alumni Weekend and Homecoming 2011.

  59. UM Jerry Herman Ring Theatre Continues Its Exciting 2011-12 Season with Fifty*Four*Forever

    October 27, 2011 – Collaboration with nine-time Tony Award winner Tommy Tune.

  60. Music in Red, White, and Blue

    October 17, 2011 – United States Marine Band performs at UM’s BankUnited Center.

  61. Frost School Presents Winter Wonderful!

    October 05, 2011 – Get tickets to annual holiday gala to benefit music scholarships.

  62. Lecture By Artist Marshall Arisman

    September 27, 2011 – UM's Art and Art History Department Presents Lecture Oct. 27

  63. Exhibition Features Works of Art and Art History Faculty

    September 14, 2011 – From ceramics and sculpture to painting and photography, the works of faculty members from the Department of Art and Art History will be on display at…

  64. Frost School Student Performs at Kennedy Center

    September 13, 2011 – Emmet Cohen one on three finalists of Thelonius Monk Jazz Piano Competition.

  65. Frost Opera Theater’s 2011-2012 Season

    September 09, 2011 – The Frost Opera Theater at the University of Miami presents a new season of diverse and compelling opera productions.

    The season begins at Festival…

  66. Pulitzer Prize-Winning Historian to Speak on Lincoln and Slavery

    September 06, 2011 – Department of History Speaker Series presents Eric Foner on September 22.

  67. Lowe Exhibit Provides Insights into Life in China

    August 25, 2011 – 150 photographic works by seven photographers from mainland China in exhibition.

  68. Lowe Art Museum Launches New Website

    August 22, 2011 – Debut comes in anticipation of the Museum’s 60th anniversary.

  69. Pulitzer-Winning Playwright Nilo Cruz Named Stanford Professor

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

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

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

  71. Jerry Herman Ring Theatre Announces 2011-2012 Season

    July 26, 2011 – Season kicks off on September 14 with Night Train to Bolina

  72. Festival Miami Continues Its Musical Journey with Its 28th Year

    July 05, 2011 – Florida’s premier, live music festival features a diverse blend of performers

    The University of Miami Frost School of Music is pleased to…

  73. Art on Wheels

    July 01, 2011 – Professor’s Mad Cow Motorcycle spreads environmental message.

  74. Research Study by UM Frost School of Music to Be Presented in Norway at Prestigious Conference

    May 27, 2011 – A new research study conducted by University of Miami Frost School of Music’s Music Engineering Technology Group…

  75. ‘Canes Vote for Coral Gables as Most Beautiful Town in U.S.

    May 20, 2011 – Winners to be featured in Randy McNally atlas and cross-country rally.

  76. Lowe Art Museum Art Lab Takes Students Behind-the-Scenes

    May 11, 2011 – Students given the opportunity to organize an annual exhibition drawn from the Lowe’s permanent collection.

  77. UM Alumnus Joshua Henry Nominated for Tony Award

    May 10, 2011 – UM’s Terence Blanchard, who wrote the music for a Tony-nominated play, also figures in the contest.

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  78. Annual Underwater Photography Contest Winners Announced

    April 25, 2011 – Winner of the annual contest hosted by the Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science announced.

  79. Internet Expert Michael Froomkin Honored

    April 11, 2011 – Law professor awarded the Silvers and Rubenstein Endowed Distinguished Professorship.

  80. ’Cane Records to Debut Latest Project

    March 28, 2011 – UM’s student-run record label announces its latest music compilation.

  81. Sitar Virtuoso Irshad Khan to Visit UM Frost School of Music

    February 11, 2011 – The Arts Presenting program of the University of Miami Frost School of Music will present a performance of Indo Jazz world music with renowned sitar virtuoso Ustad Irshad Khan on April 4th, 2011.

  82. Frost School of Music Presents String Quartet Celebration

    January 26, 2011 – TheUniversity of Miami Frost School of Music will present a String Quartet Celebration on Friday

  83. Department of Art and Art History Will Present Fotokonbit

    January 25, 2011 – Exhibition of social photography engages, empowers Haitians to tell their story.

  84. Mellon Foundation Grant will help Cuban Theater Digital Archive

    January 21, 2011 – Technical infrastructure will be improved with generous support.

  85. Art Exhibition at CAS Gallery Celebrates Black History Month

    January 20, 2011 – Art and Art History and Africana Studies collaborate for exhibit running throughout February.

  86. UM Frost School of Music Hosts the Longest-Running Electronic Music Festival in the Country

    January 12, 2011 – The Frost School of Music at the University of Miami has been selected…

  87. Ring Theatre Spotlights Timeless Battle of the Sexes with “Big Love” and “Lysistrata”

    January 11, 2011 – The age-old “Battle of the Sexes” comes to Coral Gables this February with two comedies by the University of Miami Jerry Herman Ring Theatre. Running…

  88. Legendary Jazz Bassist Conducts First Annual UM Residency this Fall

    January 11, 2011 – Dave Holland will teach and perform with students at live concert.

  89. UM Department of Theatre Welcomes Tommy Tune

    January 04, 2011 – Star performer, choreographer and director to work with UM students

  90. UHealth/Miller Wins Emmy Award

    December 07, 2010 – Breakthrough Medicine episode “Stem Cell Therapy: Healing Force of the Future” wins noted television prize.

  91. Cuban Art: Rafael Soriano’s Work at the Lowe Art Museum

    November 09, 2010 – Geometric abstraction will spark viewers’ impulses.

  92. Book Signing and Art Show for “Islands of the Sun”

    November 03, 2010 – Unique Fusion of Art and Science by Young University of Miami Alumnae

  93. School of Architecture Presents a Lecture by Architectural Photographer Steven Brooke

    November 01, 2010 – WHAT: University of Miami (UM) School of Architecture will host a lecture given by internationally renowned architectural photographer Steven Brooke on…

  94. UM Celebrates Art Basel with Special Activities and Shows

    October 31, 2010 – UM will participate in one of the cultural and social highlights for the Americas.

  95. UM Presents Mechanomorphic: The Environmentally Minded Machine

    October 29, 2010 – In honor of Art Basel Miami Beach, the UM Department of Art and Art History, part of the College of Arts and Sciences, will present Mechanomorphic: The…

  96. African American Art at the UM Lowe Art Museum Spans Three Centuries

    October 24, 2010 – Rare opportunity to view master graphics; pieces from the permanent collection

  97. University of Miami Presents RE-U-NI-FY: The 2010 Alumni Exhibition

    October 22, 2010 – The Department of Art and Art History, in the College of Arts and Sciences at UM, presents its Annual Alumni Exhibition “RE-U-NI-FY” running from November…

  98. Dream Dallas Home Design Winning Design Announced

    October 05, 2010 – University of Miami Students Receive Honorable Mentions

  99. UM Frost School of Music Presents ‘Lanza’

    October 05, 2010 – UM Students Create Musical from Scratch, Along with Phil Ramone

  100. Joining Together for Autism Awareness at the Third Annual “Autumn Moonlight”

    September 29, 2010 – Saturday, October 23rd 2010 ● 7:30 PM ● Ft. Lauderdale-Davie, Florida

 

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