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William Browne, a former Marine turned developmental biologist, fuses endurance training and scientific research, finding strength in both body and mind.

William Browne: The ‘Ironman’ professor

The ‘Ironman’ professor

William Browne, a former Marine turned developmental biologist, fuses endurance training and scientific research, finding strength in both body and mind.

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William E. Browne Profile

Riley Fortier photographs the rediscovered G. extinctus.

The cloud forests of Ecuador

Recent expeditions revealed that unique plants presumed to be extinct are still hanging on in Centinela, a hotspot for biodiversity.

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Department of Biology

Fireworks over Lake Osceola during Homecoming 2024

Homecoming: ‘Dare to Dream’

View the sights and sounds from the week of celebration, from the fireworks show to the concert to the cheer competition.

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Homecoming 2024: ‘Dare to Dream’

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STUDENT STORIES

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Nona Kiknadze, a graduate student in the School of Education and Human Development, explores the art and science behind flourishing. Photos: Courtesy of Nona Kiknadze

Are you flourishing?

Graduate student Nona Kiknadze will teach a spring course designed to help students explore personal well-being and self-discovery.

Students pitch their startups at the University Student Startup Accelerator Demo Day event. Photo courtesy of Dhananjay Narayanan

Students showcase innovation

Eight students presented their innovative companies at the eMerge Startup Roadshow.

Ethan Tieu, Stamps Scholar and Goldwater Scholarship Awardee: "At the University of Miami, I was amazed by the sheer amount of well-funded research labs that could support meaningful work." Click the image to read more about the story.
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Are you flourishing?

Graduate student Nona Kiknadze will teach a spring course designed to help students explore personal well-being and self-discovery.

Students showcase innovation

Eight students presented their innovative companies at the eMerge Startup Roadshow.

Ethan Tieu, Stamps Scholar and Goldwater Scholarship Awardee: "At the University of Miami, I was amazed by the sheer amount of well-funded research labs that could support meaningful work." Click the image to read more about the story.
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ALUMNI STORIES

Pat Whitely, Ed.D. ’94, and Katie Meier held a fireside chat with an audience question-and-answer session at the Tampa Sprint to Our Centennial. Photo: Matt Nassif/University of Miami

Sprint to Our Centennial

Enjoy a glimpse at the first stop of this nationwide tour, in Tampa, and get one alumnus’s perspective on the value of staying connected.

Blake Warman, B.S.C. ’21, began The Blakery from Walsh Tower.

Q&A: Alum turned cookie entrepreneur

Blake Warman, B.S.C. ’21, began The Blakery from his dorm room in Walsh Tower. Now, he’s building a business empire by baking treats.

Daisy Hernández, an alumna and journalist, is the author of this year's On Book, One U selection, "The Kissing Bug."

One Book, One U shares poignant stories

Daisy Hernández, M.F.A. ’13, is the author of “The Kissing Bug: A True Story of a Family, an Insect, and a Nation’s Neglect of a Deadly Disease.”

From left, Ilmar Tamames, associate director of USTAAR, celebrates with Mustafa Abdel-Mottaleb and Aaron Fils who won $100,000 for their business, IRIS Analytics, along with USTAAR associate director, Darien Smith, and USTAAR director professor Suhrud Rajguru. Photo: Matthew Rembold/University of Miami.

USTAAR propels student startups

The University Student Startup Accelerator invested $500,000 in seven student teams at the recent pitch competition, with four teams receiving $100,000 each.

Get the official University of Miami license plate. Click on the image for more details.
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EXPERIENCE U MIAMI

Canopies float among the palm trees on the Coral Gables Campus. Photo: Mike Montero/University of Miami

Canopy within palm trees

Canopies float among the palm trees on the Coral Gables Campus.
- Submitted by: Mike Montero/University of Miami
Lakeside Village at dusk

Lakeside Village

Opened to students in Fall 2020, Lakeside Village is a 12-acre village comprised of 25 interconnected buildings and a multitude of outdoor spaces including a grand courtyard, study spots, recreational spaces, and outdoor terraces.
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Sebastian the Ibis bronze statue

Sebastian the Ibis

A bronze statue of our mascot Sebastian the Ibis welcomes current and former students to the Newman Alumni Center. The sculpture was crafted by artist Patrick Flibotte and funded by alumnus Samuel H. Ballam, III, B.B.A. ’72.
- Submitted by: TJ Lievonen/University of Miami
Donna E. Shalala Student Center

Donna E. Shalala Student Center

The 120,000-square-foot Donna E. Shalala Student Center is where students go to eat, study, attend events, meet up with friends, make things happen, and just relax.
- Submitted by: Mike Montero/University of Miami
The F.G. Walton Smith research vessel sits on the bay at the Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science.

F.G. Walton Smith research vessel

The F.G. Walton Smith research vessel sits on the bay at the Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science.
- Submitted by: Mike Montero/University of Miami
Fate Bridge and the Shalal Student Center in the Background

‘Fate’ Accompli

“Hey, Mom. Want to build a bridge?” student Hannah Weese asked, half joking, But Elizabeth Grass Weese agreed, donating $1 million from the Grass Family Foundation to create the 210-foot Fate Bridge across Lake Osceola in memory of Hannah’s grandfather Alexander Grass, the Rite Aid founder.
- Submitted by: Scott Fricker
Rockers on UM Campus

Relax on a Rocker

Lush landscapes abound on the University's Coral Gables campus.
- Submitted by: Mike Montero/University of Miami
The Billy Goat, a mobile coffee kiosk

The Billy Goat

Designed and built by 13 UM architecture students during the fall 2014 semester, The Billy Goat, a mobile coffee kiosk, is open weekdays from 9:15 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Operated by School of Architecture students, the kiosk is named after goats that discovered coffee beans in ancient Ethiopia.
- Submitted by: TJ Lievonen/University of Miami
The University of Miami campus in summer.

Endless Shades of Summer

Colorful foliage from more than 500 species of flora keeps the 239-acre Coral Gables campus looking festive and cool despite sizzling temperatures.
- Submitted by: Scott Fricker/University of Miami

The Rathskeller

Sink the 8 ball or savor the mac 'n' cheese bites at The Rathskeller.
- Submitted by: The University of Miami Magazine
The Alfred C. Glassell, Jr. SUSTAIN Building on the Marine Campus

Alfred C. Glassell, Jr. SUSTAIN Building

The Alfred C. Glassell, Jr. SUSTAIN Building on the Marine Campus is capable of generating Category 5 hurricane-force winds in a 3D test environment.
- Submitted by: Mike Montero/University of Miami

Getting Fit

The Patti and Allan Herbert Wellness Center, one of the nation’s largest, most comprehensive university-based fitness centers, houses an indoor lap pool, saunas, spinning and Pilates studios, kickboxing and Zumba classes, cooking instruction, racquetball and basketball courts, massages, and much more!
- Submitted by: The University of Miami Magazine
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