University of Miami College of Arts & Sciences

09/01/2026

Even if you didn't venture to the movie theater this summer you're probably still aware of "The Odyssey" and its current stake in pop culture. The poem has been debated for many years, leading to the film bringing a lot of those conversations to the forefront.

One debate pits Jesus against Odysseus; some claiming the stories are fairly alike. Robyn Walsh dives into this perspective that the New Testament in the Bible has similar themes and moments between the two "hero" figures in their respective stories.

Some scholars believe Homer’s epic poem “The Odyssey” didn’t just inspire the new hit movie — it also shaped the stories we know about Christ.

08/31/2026

In the United States we are preparing for the midterm elections in November but countries in Latin America have been in election cycles all year long. Five nations have already closed important elections, next up to round out the year are Brazil, Paraguay, Ecuador and Haiti. Senior lecturer John Twichell, director of Latin American Studies, gives insight to the results and shifts taking place.

John Twichell, director of Latin American Studies at the University of Miami, offers his insights into the issue.

08/28/2026

Has Miami become a hub for 'manosphere' influencers? Claire Oueslati-Porter discusses why influencers like the Tate brothers and Clavicular are attracted to the Sunshine State for what they sell and showcasing their seemingly glamorous lives.

Experts say influencers touting hypermasculinity like Clavicular, Myron Gaines and Walter Weeks have created their own ecosystem of misogyny.

08/27/2026

We kicked off the school year with white coats for our newest PRISM cohort! This group of first years is in our Advanced Program for Integrated Science and Math where they will get extra support in doing research early in undergrad, special events and field trips, smaller classes for specialized learning and hands-on labs. Congratulations and welcome to the new PRISM Canes! 🙌

📸 Isabella Ochoa

08/24/2026

Happy second week of school from our Dean's Ambassadors! 🙌

08/21/2026

Fall 2026 is officially here, what's your one word to describe this semester?

08/21/2026

Through collaboration with the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine and CARD in the Department of Psychology, research and impact surrounding autism spectrum disorder are happening every day.

Thanks to the generosity of The Batchelor Foundation, Inc., the Batchelor Bridge for Autism Grant Program will propel groundbreaking interdisciplinary research and evidence-based interventions to help children and families throughout South Florida and beyond.

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is among the most widely known and complex of disabilities. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one in 31 8-year-olds is now diagnosed with ASD, and the number of people known to have ASD has risen dramatically in the past 20 years.

08/20/2026

You may be using an AI tool to translate languages, which is a helpful tool we now have at our disposal. In addition to translating existing languages, artificial intelligence can also create new ones.

Morris Alper, a new faculty member in the Department of Computer Science, helped develop ConlangCrafter, a tool that leverages large language models (LLMs) to create novel languages with their own grammar rules and vocabulary.

Machine learning researcher Morris Alper developed ConlangCrafter, a tool that constructs new languages.

08/17/2026

"My mom's gonna love this" -everyone photographed

Happy First Day, Canes! 🙌

08/17/2026

Happy first day! 🙌 what class are you most excited for this semester?! 📚 University of Miami

🤳Ava Cherniss & Charlotte Triulzi