Topic: History and Culture
“Racíes Unidas:” Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month at UM
Hispanic Heritage Month was officially recognized as a national month by the United States government in 1988. Annually, Hispanic Heritage Month recognizes the contributions, history, and influences the Hispanic community has on our nation. At UM, the celebrations are led by the Alliance of Latin American Students (ALAS) who spend the month sharing their culture.
Applying the humanities to preserve Miami’s history
A College of Arts and Sciences doctoral student explores storytelling in a museum setting through his work with Miami’s Black Police Precinct and Courthouse Museum.
Explore the arts at the U
Kick off the fall semester with programs and events that highlight the arts and humanities at the University.
Explore the captivating world of scrapbooks and photograph albums on August 29
Join Special Collections online to learn how to interpret these personal artworks and uncover the stories they tell.
Archival work with deep Miami roots
Renowned historian Dorothy Jenkins Fields has been named a Creative Futures Fellow by the University of Miami Center for Global Black Studies for the 2024-2025 academic year.
The Kislak Collection contains many treasures
During a recent event, curators of the collection shared the story of how many of the objects were collected and what the future holds.
“Visages of Memory”
University of Miami honors Holocaust survivors, article featured in Diario Las Americas.
"Deep Dives" conversation with Kislak curators and experts on July 25
Join Special Collections online to discover the beginnings and future directions of the Jay I. Kislak Collection.
Grand Tour of Europe fosters new perspectives
The tour included visits to Venice, Florence, Rome, Athens, and the stunning Greek island of Mykonos.
Social Justice Prize honors two exceptional projects
This prize funds innovative projects that address social and environmental justice through the lens of architecture.
Finding Success in Two Musical Worlds
Frost alumnus Jorge Mejia has found fulfillment in an extraordinary dual career as both successful music executive and an innovative classical composer and pianist.
Now on view at the University Libraries
This summer, discover and explore our current exhibitions and displays, each offering a unique opportunity for academic and cultural enrichment.
