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A look inside each college’s workload

Not all colleges at the University of Miami are created equal. While all students walk away with a degree, some require more hours outside of the classroom than others.  Reflecting this, GPA requirements for Latin Honors — the Summa/Magna/Cum Laude distinctions given to graduating students — vary by college. The threshold for the highest honor, Summa Cum Laud...

A look inside each college’s workload

Not all colleges at the University of Miami are created equal. While all students walk away with a degree, so...

Cane Navigators under fire as documented issues arise

Many UM students say Cane Navigators have made it difficult to access the credits and information they need t...

Hillel brings together Jewish community for a special Rosh H...

Hillel celebrated Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, with over 150 members of the UM community on Sept. 11.&...

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Politics

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.  ...

Community

Campus prepares for severe weather as temperatures rise

South Florida ended summer 2026 with record heat and unusually dry conditions, according to the National Weather Service. Now, as the University of Miami enters the peak months of hurricane season, s...

UPurr rallies to fund care for campus cat struck by car

Lola Calabrese was walking near Lakeside Village on Sept. 18 when she noticed what appeared to be a cat playing on the side of the road. From afar, he looked to be lying on his side, frantically chas...

From Sebastian to stand-up: Spencer Wright takes the stage

Before Spencer Wright was performing stand-up in comedy clubs, he was already making crowds laugh. The only difference? No one could see his face. Wright, who graduated from the University of Miam...

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