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There's something in the water

Why researchers are turning to the ocean to answer life's greatest health challenges.

There's something in the water

Why researchers are turning to the ocean to answer life's greatest health challenges.




Toddlers’ language learning in an age of digital media

A research team that includes the principal investigator of the University of Miami’s Object and Word Learning Lab revealed surprising findings about how increased digital media exposure affects toddlers’ language acquisition.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2026/10/toddlers-language-learning-in-an-age-of-digital-media.html


From Hurricane Wilma to hurricane research

Inspired by his childhood encounter with one of the most powerful storms in recorded history, University of Miami doctoral student Cameron Pine studies the structure of hurricanes and how some storms overcome disruptive wind shear and rapidly intensify.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2026/10/from-hurricane-wilma-to-hurricane-research.html


From classroom ideas to business ventures

The University of Miami Business School is building a pipeline to help students move their ideas from the classroom to market through resources and opportunities such as “The Taste of Entrepreneurship,” which connected aspiring entrepreneurs with founders in the food industry.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2026/10/from-classroom-ideas-to-business-ventures.html



Can exercise slow Parkinson’s decline?

Researchers at the Max Orovitz Laboratory are studying how resistance training can help people with Parkinson’s disease improve strength, mobility and physical function.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2026/10/can-exercise-slow-parkinsons-decline.html

Can exercise slow Parkinson’s decline?

Researchers at the Max Orovitz Laboratory are studying how resistance training can help people with Parkinson’s disease improve strength, mobility and physical function.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2026/10/can-exercise-slow-parkinsons-decline.html


Nursing school dean elected to National Academy of Medicine

Hudson Santos, a University of Miami nurse researcher renowned for leading studies on how early life adversity affects maternal-child health and developmental outcomes, recently received one of the highest honors in the medical field.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2026/10/nursing-school-dean-elected-to-national-academy-of-medicine.html

Nursing school dean elected to National Academy of Medicine

Hudson Santos, a University of Miami nurse researcher renowned for leading studies on how early life adversity affects maternal-child health and developmental outcomes, recently received one of the highest honors in the medical field.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2026/10/nursing-school-dean-elected-to-national-academy-of-medicine.html



Unfolding DNA’s secrets

University of Miami doctoral student Bishal Shrestha is using artificial intelligence to detect unusual changes in DNA’s 3D structure over time, opening new possibilities for understanding how disease develops.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2026/10/unfolding-dnas-secrets.html

Unfolding DNA’s secrets

University of Miami doctoral student Bishal Shrestha is using artificial intelligence to detect unusual changes in DNA’s 3D structure over time, opening new possibilities for understanding how disease develops.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2026/10/unfolding-dnas-secrets.html


Conference to examine Cuba’s history, culture, politics

The New Directions in Cuban Studies event will be held from Oct. 21-23 at the Cuban Heritage Collection at the University of Miami Otto G. Richter Library.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2026/10/conference-to-examine-cubas-history-culture-politics.html

Conference to examine Cuba’s history, culture, politics

The New Directions in Cuban Studies event will be held from Oct. 21-23 at the Cuban Heritage Collection at the University of Miami Otto G. Richter Library.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2026/10/conference-to-examine-cubas-history-culture-politics.html



From Miami to Mauritius

Recent alumnus Jason Ramkissoon was just named a Fulbright recipient and is the ninth University of Miami awardee to receive the distinguished award this year. He will be teaching English in the small island nation of Mauritius.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2026/10/from-miami-to-mauritius.html

From Miami to Mauritius

Recent alumnus Jason Ramkissoon was just named a Fulbright recipient and is the ninth University of Miami awardee to receive the distinguished award this year. He will be teaching English in the small island nation of Mauritius.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2026/10/from-miami-to-mauritius.html


No dream too big

Inspired by his childhood fascination with John Wayne-style Western movies, University of Miami student filmmaker Tony Romeo and his crew hauled a prefab cabin cross-country to a mountain mesa as part of the set for a modern-day shoot-’em-up.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2026/10/no-dream-too-big.html

No dream too big

Inspired by his childhood fascination with John Wayne-style Western movies, University of Miami student filmmaker Tony Romeo and his crew hauled a prefab cabin cross-country to a mountain mesa as part of the set for a modern-day shoot-’em-up.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2026/10/no-dream-too-big.html


The end of an era

Gladys Gómez-Rossié, community relations coordinator, has retired after 59 years at the University of Miami Libraries Cuban Heritage Collection.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2026/10/the-end-of-an-era.html

The end of an era

Gladys Gómez-Rossié, community relations coordinator, has retired after 59 years at the University of Miami Libraries Cuban Heritage Collection.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2026/10/the-end-of-an-era.html


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