Latest news from University of Miami on Newswise en-us Copyright 2025 Newswise 115 31 / /images/newswise-logo-rss.gif /articles/merging-her-interests-to-enlighten-the-public/?sc=rsin /articles/merging-her-interests-to-enlighten-the-public/?sc=rsin Tue, 29 Apr 2025 21:25:00 EST Junior Veronica Richmond was recently named a Truman Scholar, a selective award granted to students who are committed to a future career in public service. University of Miami /articles/alumni-return-to-alma-mater-to-address-spring-graduates/?sc=rsin /articles/alumni-return-to-alma-mater-to-address-spring-graduates/?sc=rsin Tue, 29 Apr 2025 21:10:18 EST Seven distinguished individuals--including notable University of Miami alumni--will take the stage during Spring 2025 Commencement exercises honoring baccalaureates, doctoral and master's degree recipients, and law and medical graduates. University of Miami /articles/a-potential-end-to-forever-chemicals/?sc=rsin /articles/a-potential-end-to-forever-chemicals/?sc=rsin Tue, 29 Apr 2025 20:55:48 EST A new thermal treatment technique being developed by researchers at the University of Miami College of Engineering could help destroy per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances in soil, leading to the potential demise of "forever chemicals." University of Miami /articles/improving-police-interactions-for-people-with-schizophrenia/?sc=rsin /articles/improving-police-interactions-for-people-with-schizophrenia/?sc=rsin Fri, 04 Apr 2025 10:20:16 EST New psychology research from the University of Miami sheds light on the association between police officers' psychological distress and how they view people with serious mental illnesses. University of Miami /articles/foods-to-fortify/?sc=rsin /articles/foods-to-fortify/?sc=rsin Wed, 19 Mar 2025 17:20:15 EST Experts in nutrition science from across the University of Miami offer their thoughts on some of the best foods to help us ward off chronic disease. University of Miami /articles/what-is-tech-neck/?sc=rsin /articles/what-is-tech-neck/?sc=rsin Tue, 18 Mar 2025 20:30:16 EST A University of Miami doctor of physical therapy explains what it is and what we can do to alleviate its symptoms. University of Miami /articles/uncovering-new-information-about-the-holocaust/?sc=rsin /articles/uncovering-new-information-about-the-holocaust/?sc=rsin Tue, 18 Mar 2025 20:00:25 EST Historian Hermann Beck is shedding light on previously undocumented violence in the early months of Nazi rule. University of Miami /articles/born-in-the-usa-st-patrick-s-day/?sc=rsin /articles/born-in-the-usa-st-patrick-s-day/?sc=rsin Fri, 14 Mar 2025 07:20:26 EST A University of Miami professor who specializes in Irish culture traces the roots of the popular holiday to Irish emigrees who fled the "Great Hunger" in their homeland to seek a new start in America. University of Miami /articles/exposing-the-dirt-on-dust/?sc=rsin /articles/exposing-the-dirt-on-dust/?sc=rsin Thu, 06 Mar 2025 19:20:58 EST In one of the few studies of its kind, a University of Miami doctoral student and others have documented the particle size of household dust found on children's hands after play activities. University of Miami /articles/yogacue-a-new-kind-of-yoga-for-seniors/?sc=rsin /articles/yogacue-a-new-kind-of-yoga-for-seniors/?sc=rsin Wed, 05 Mar 2025 09:45:28 EST A study spearheaded by professor Joseph Signorile of the School of Education and Human Development aims to help seniors improve their cognitive abilities. University of Miami /articles/scrambling-to-find-eggs/?sc=rsin /articles/scrambling-to-find-eggs/?sc=rsin Tue, 04 Mar 2025 18:00:39 EST As consumers struggle to find cheap eggs, a University of Miami nutritionist gives tips on what are the best substitutes for eggs. University of Miami /articles/university-of-miami-to-host-ai-summit-of-the-americas/?sc=rsin /articles/university-of-miami-to-host-ai-summit-of-the-americas/?sc=rsin Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:20:20 EST The University's College of Engineering hosts its second annual Rothberg Catalyzer AI Summit of the Americas in Coral Gables University of Miami /articles/turning-distraction-into-advantage-in-the-classroom/?sc=rsin /articles/turning-distraction-into-advantage-in-the-classroom/?sc=rsin Tue, 18 Feb 2025 18:50:25 EST A study co-authored by a University of Miami dean finds smartphones improve student learning, but only when used intelligently. University of Miami /articles/psychology-department-acquires-new-autism-diagnostic-tool/?sc=rsin /articles/psychology-department-acquires-new-autism-diagnostic-tool/?sc=rsin Mon, 17 Feb 2025 20:00:54 EST The EarliPoint Evaluation tool could help diagnose autism at a younger age, enabling earlier intervention. University of Miami /articles/the-golden-age-of-the-jews-of-al-andalus/?sc=rsin /articles/the-golden-age-of-the-jews-of-al-andalus/?sc=rsin Wed, 12 Feb 2025 22:10:23 EST Visitors to the exhibit at the Otto G. Richter Library will be able to participate in an augmented reality experience that will transport them to the High Middle Ages. University of Miami /articles/can-artificial-intelligence-fool-you/?sc=rsin /articles/can-artificial-intelligence-fool-you/?sc=rsin Tue, 11 Feb 2025 09:45:01 EST Two University of Miami School of Communication faculty members share ways to discern AI-generated images. University of Miami /articles/a-fertilizer-for-the-sea/?sc=rsin /articles/a-fertilizer-for-the-sea/?sc=rsin Thu, 06 Feb 2025 10:30:37 EST A University of Miami ocean sciences Ph.D. student and five others recently returned from an expedition to the North Atlantic where they investigated the impact of Saharan dust and volcanic ash on the ocean's ecosystem. University of Miami /articles/illuminating-the-beginnings-of-animal-development/?sc=rsin /articles/illuminating-the-beginnings-of-animal-development/?sc=rsin Wed, 05 Feb 2025 04:20:54 EST New biophysics research at the University of Miami adds to our knowledge about the origins of left-right asymmetry in the body. University of Miami /articles/the-benefits-of-speaking-multiple-languages/?sc=rsin /articles/the-benefits-of-speaking-multiple-languages/?sc=rsin Thu, 30 Jan 2025 21:40:07 EST New psychology research indicates that multilingual children may have enhanced executive function and perspective taking skills. University of Miami /articles/mapping-big-cypress-preserve/?sc=rsin /articles/mapping-big-cypress-preserve/?sc=rsin Thu, 30 Jan 2025 20:55:41 EST A team of graduate researchers, led by biology professor Ken Feeley in the University of Miami College of Arts and Sciences, is tracking the growth and decline of pine trees to understand how the preserve's ecosystem is evolving. 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