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Opioids causing danger across campuses

Synthetic drugs like fentanyl and cychlorphine — increasingly found in pills and other laced drugs — have spread across college campuses, causing serious hospitalizations and deaths.  The United States went from 79,358 opioid involved-deaths in 2023 to 54,045 opioid-involved deaths in 2024.  Despite the decreasing national trend, college campuses have...

Carnegie Mellon campus comes to Miami

Carnegie Mellon University announced it is expanding to Miami thanks to a $3 billion donation by Citadel CEO ...

Mahoney-Pearson construction zone raises safety concerns

As construction continues at the former Mahoney-Pearson Residential College site, with University of Miami st...

When class challenges extend beyond coursework

Living with chronic illnesses like arthritis, diabetes or Crohn’s disease means that keeping up with classes ...

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How to register to vote in Florida

As Florida’s voter registration deadline approaches, University of Miami students across South Florida may need to make sure they are registered to vote. To register, you first need to meet three ...

Florida minimum wage set to increase next week

Florida’s minimum wage is set to increase from $14 an hour to $15 an hour starting Sept. 30, 2026. Florida’s Amendment 2, also known as the “$15 Minimum Wage Initiative,” was approved on the Florida ...

Miami-Dade to vote on governor, senator and local representatives in consequential primary

From an open governor's seat to a contested U.S. Senate primary, Miami-Dade County voters are heading to the polls on Tuesday, Aug. 18, for a primary election dominated by big-ticket races.  ...

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Opioids causing danger across campuses

Synthetic drugs like fentanyl and cychlorphine — increasingly found in pills and other laced drugs — have spread across college campuses, causing serious hospitalizations and deaths.  The Uni...

A guide to Narcan use and access

As students head to III Points and Fantasy Fest in the coming weeks, knowing how to respond to an overdose and administer Narcan could mean the difference between life and death.  A 2026 stud...

Laws and guidelines to know before heading to Fantasy Fest

Fantasy Fest in Key West is one of the longest-standing University of Miami traditions.  Between Oct. 16 and 25, roughly 60,000 to 75,000 visitors travel south down the one-lane road to atten...

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