University of Miami

06/02/2026

students and alumni are taking their next steps around the world as Fulbright awardees. Through their academic journeys abroad, they will gain new perspectives, connect across cultures, and make an impact beyond the classroom. bit.ly/4e08vGg

06/01/2026

While a below-average hurricane season is expected, uncertainty remains. experts explain how changing ocean and atmospheric conditions could influence storm activity this year.

Researchers continue to monitor the factors that shape hurricane development, highlighting the importance of preparation and understanding the science behind each season.

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Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science

The weather phenomenon known as El Niño is expected to suppress storm activity in the Atlantic Ocean this season. University of Miami researchers say other factors such as warming ocean temperatures will factor into how quiet—or busy—the season will be.

05/29/2026

Frost School of Music joined Billboard's Latin Women in Music celebration, partnering on one of the industry's most high-profile showcases of the expanding genre. The invite-only event brought together the executives, artists, and creatives shaping the future of Latin music. bit.ly/4fLQlun

Frost School of Music at the University of Miami Billboard Latin

05/29/2026

engineering grad students earned NSF Graduate Research Fellowships, one of the most competitive awards in research.

Their work spans biomaterials for nerve regeneration, new approaches to preventing Type 1 diabetes, and wearable sensors for astronauts in space.

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University of Miami College of Engineering

05/28/2026

What if learning to read felt like a game?

That's the idea behind LexiLearn, a virtual reality app developed by associate professor Anna Carolina Queiroz, Ph.D , alongside a team of students.

In the app, beginning readers step into a VR forest and throw apple letters to spell words, building the foundational phonics skills that research shows are critical to early literacy. AI personalizes the experience for each player, while a teacher dashboard tracks progress along the way.

This summer, LexiLearn heads into pilot programs, with hopes to expand into schools and education programs. Read more: bit.ly/49t5VqX

UM School of Communication

Associate professor Anna Queiroz and her students developed a game to improve early literacy skills that set beginning readers up for success.

05/28/2026

UHealth patient graduates after life-saving brain surgery.

After a rare brain infection left Daniel Alexis in a coma, a multidisciplinary team at UHealth performed life-saving brain surgery and supported him through months of intensive care and rehabilitation.

Although he couldn’t attend graduation in person, Daniel still celebrated the milestone from his hospital room, watching the ceremony livestream in cap and gown as his mother accepted his diploma on stage.

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University of Miami Health System

05/26/2026

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05/26/2026

At the University of Miami, President Joe Echevarria leads with discipline: mission first. Students. Patients. Research. Driven by faculty and staff.

In this conversation with Chief Marketing, Communications and Digital Officer Tanya Andreadis, he discusses how leadership enables those doing the work to perform at the highest level, and what it takes to keep the enterprise aligned.

When the objective is clear, strategy becomes simple: mission first, always.

05/21/2026

Commencement is a moment defined by beginnings that reflect on where the journey started and where it can lead. President Joe Echevarria’s journey is a full-circle example of that idea.

He arrived at the University of Miami at 17-years-old from the South Bronx, unsure of what came next or whether he belonged. An on-campus interview led to Deloitte, where he spent nearly four decades and ultimately became CEO. Today, he leads the University of Miami as President and CEO and serves as President of the University of Miami Health System.

In this conversation with Chief Marketing, Communications and Digital Officer Tanya Andreadis, President Echevarria reflects on that journey and the lessons that continue to shape how he leads today.

05/21/2026

Canes filmmakers get a taste of Hollywood. University of Miami students selected from the Canes Film Festival traveled to the City of Angels to showcase their films, attend exclusive tours, industry meetings, film screenings, and network with alumni. Read more: https://bit.ly/4nGrPgn