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Inside a small cinderblock home superheated by the sun, a single mother and her two children rely on an old air conditioning unit for relief from the dangerously hot and humid weather that grips Miami-Dade County. But not even the…

The math and reading scores of thousands of students in the United States plummeted after the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), also dubbed as the “national report card.”The test…

They are one of the most intelligent species in the ocean, but most mate just once before they die. They also serve as small scale models for scientific research on the brain and nervous systems of larger creatures. And they have been…

The University of Miami has been chosen as one of the newest members of the esteemed Association of American Universities (AAU), a distinguished national organization of leading research universities founded in 1900.The invitation to join…

How do you create a health district that enhances connectivity among three hospitals and encourages the public to enjoy surrounding outdoor spaces as areas for entertainment, relaxation, and opportunities for social discourse?That was the…

Bombings and street clashes erupted in the Sudanese capital of Khartoum in mid-April between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Force (RSF), a state-sponsored militia. The ongoing violence in the capital and other areas…

The University of Miami Citizens Board recently held its end of year celebration, recognizing three key members for their outstanding service, leadership, and dedication. Real estate expert and three-time ’Cane Charles Foschini received…

Ben Kirtman, professor of atmospheric sciences at the Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science, was named the William R. Middelthon III Endowed Chair in Earth Sciences to support research on disaster preparedness and…

The Hemispheric University Consortium, a coalition of universities that includes the University of Miami, is offering virtual research internships for students interested in exploring various disciplines under the mentorship of top…

Second year medical student Normila Barthelemy had never donned a virtual reality headset or entered the metaverse. Until recently. As part of her neurology rotation at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute , Barthelemy, or her avatar, entered…