University of Miami College of Arts & Sciences

06/08/2026

The Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (CARD) has collaborated with the University of Miami Health System Walgreens clinics to establish autism-friendly designation, reflecting a commitment to creating more inclusive, supportive health care environments.

The Center for Autism and Related Disabilities and the UHealth Clinic at Walgreens have partnered to improve autism-friendly care as part of a broader community initiative.

06/04/2026

From the Miami Herald: Professor Alexis Piquero dives into the city of Miami's crime trends from 2024 and 2025 compared to similar cities in the US, primarily the decline in homicide.

We think that there are three Miami-specific features that can help explain this remarkable trend.

06/03/2026

This spring students at the University of Miami had an interesting opportunity on campus: to learn from a former FBI special agent who spent more than twenty years catching spies.

Joe Navarro built a career off of reading people's body language and spent an evening with students on campus sharing practical knowledge on body language and behaviors that he believes can propel them into careers in a world of technology and artificial intelligence.

Joe Navarro spent 25 years at the FBI studying human behavior. His advice for the next generation: start paying attention.

06/01/2026

Five different startups received funding this spring in the USTAAR Pitch Competition, including College of Arts and Sciences students involved in Textile and AIDmd

The third annual USTAAR Pitch Competition awarded $100,000 each to five promising student teams for their ingenious startup ideas and potential.

05/19/2026

Senior Ashley Sewall jumped both feet into the creative when she stepped on campus. The double major in graphic design and public relations, in the University of Miami School of Communication, balanced her dual studies with a full plate of commitment on campus. Her work in Hurricane Productions, Student Government and other organizations has left a mark on campus. Congratulations, Ashley!

Creativity and connection shaped Ashley Sewall’s path at the U, where campus involvement and hands-on experience defined her undergraduate journey and prepared her for what comes next.

05/19/2026

Last month assistant professor Kun Wang received a National Science Foundation (NSF) CAREER Award, an honor that supports rising faculty leaders, which is a five-year grant supporting long-term research. Dr. Wang's research is focused on molecular quantum systems and the question "what happens when electronic devices can no longer shrink?"

Congratulations to Dr. Wang and the Department of Physics for this wonderful recognition and award to continue innovative research!

A University of Miami physicist has received one of the nation’s most prestigious honors for early-career scientists, the NSF CAREER Award, positioning his research at the forefront of next-generation quantum technologies.

05/18/2026

Caps off to the Class of 2026! Relive the special moments of our spring commencement ceremonies

UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI SPRING GRADUATION

05/18/2026

Line at Starbucks: 1
Chance of thunderstorm: 73%
Ease of parking: 5/5
Wildlife spotting: 100%
Counting down til August: 86 days 🙌

05/18/2026

For Anais Moyal going to college included challenges that most others don't face alongside aggressive curriculum and outside-the-classroom activities. Even with these hurdles in her way, Anais went on to pursue a difficult major and make impact on campus by starting a new organization. She graduated in our class of 2026 with a degree in biochemistry and crossed the stage at. commencement, culminating her years of work!

Anais Moyal, founder of the University of Miami organization Disability Ambassadors, perservered through chronic illness and associated challenges and will graduate with a degree in biochemistry.

05/15/2026

Anais Moyal, founder of the University’s Disability Ambassadors, persevered through chronic illness and its associated challenges to graduate with a degree in biochemistry. bit.ly/4njUOGG

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