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A WRAP-UP OF 2023

The best of the University of Miami in pictures and video

By University of Miami

December 21^st, 2023

As 2023 comes to a close, take a look back at the year through the lenses of the University of Miami’s multimedia team members.

Snapshots: A tapestry of images of university life

Photo: Joshua Prezant/University of Miami

Photo: Joshua Prezant/University of Miami

Photo: Joshua Prezant/University of Miami

Photo: Joshua Prezant/University of Miami

Photo: Joshua Prezant/University of Miami

Photo: Joshua Prezant/University of Miami

Photo: Joshua Prezant/University of Miami

Photo: Joshua Prezant/University of Miami

Photo: Joshua Prezant/University of Miami

Photo: Joshua Prezant/University of Miami

Photo: Joshua Prezant/University of Miami

Photo: Joshua Prezant/University of Miami

Photo: Joshua Prezant/University of Miami

Photo: Joshua Prezant/University of Miami

Photo: Matthew Rembold/University of Miami

Photo: Joshua Prezant/University of Miami

Photo: Joshua Prezant/University of Miami

Photo: Joshua Prezant/University of Miami

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Photo: Joshua Prezant/University of Miami

Alumna Alix Earle credited what she learned in the Digital Media Metrics class offered by the Miami Herbert Business School for her understanding of the social media business landscape as she launched her career. Photo: Joshua Prezant/University of Miami

Photo: Joshua Prezant/University of Miami

Photo: Joshua Prezant/University of Miami

Photo: Joshua Prezant/University of Miami

Photo: Joshua Prezant/University of Miami

Photo: Joshua Prezant/University of Miami

Photo: Matthew Rembold/University of Miami

Photo: Matthew Rembold/University of Miami

Photo: Matthew Rembold/University of Miami

Photo: Franco LaTona/University of Miami

Members of the Association of Commuter Students (ACS) gather after classes in the Shalala Student Center. Photo: Joshua Prezant/University of Miami

Photo: Joshua Prezant/University of Miami

Photo: Joshua Prezant/University of Miami

Photo: Joshua Prezant/University of Miami

Photo: Joshua Prezant/University of Miami

Photo: Joshua Prezant/University of Miami

Photo: Joshua Prezant/University of Miami

Photo: Matthew Rembold/University of Miami

Photo: Matthew Rembold/University of Miami

Photo: Joshua Prezant/University of Miami

Photo: Joshua Prezant/University of Miami

Photo: Joshua Prezant/University of Miami

Photo: Joshua Prezant/University of Miami

Photo: Joshua Prezant/University of Miami

Photo: Joshua Prezant/University of Miami

Photo: Joshua Prezant/University of Miami

Photo: Joshua Prezant/University of Miami

Photo: Joshua Prezant/University of Miami

Photo: Joshua Prezant/University of Miami

Photo: Joshua Prezant/University of Miami

First-year students tackle the Great Smoky Mountains of Tennessee.

Photo: Franco LaTona/University of Miami

Photo: Franco LaTona/University of Miami

The Children of the Abacos

Photo: Joshua Prezant/University of Miami

Photo: Joshua Prezant/University of Miami

Photo: Joshua Prezant/University of Miami

Photo: Joshua Prezant/University of Miami

Photo: Joshua Prezant/University of Miami

Photo: Joshua Prezant/University of Miami

Photo: Joshua Prezant/University of Miami

Photo: Joshua Prezant/University of Miami

Photo: Matthew Rembold/University of Miami

Photo: Matthew Rembold/University of Miami

Photo: Matthew Rembold/University of Miami

Photo: Matthew Rembold/University of Miami

Spotlight on the U

eMerge Americas

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Photo: Joshua Prezant/University of Miami

Photo: Joshua Prezant/University of Miami

Photo: Joshua Prezant/University of Miami

Photo: Joshua Prezant/University of Miami

Mad Money

Jim Cramer, host of CNBC’s “Mad Money with Jim Cramer, — Jim Cramer, host of CNBC’s “Mad Money with Jim Cramer," was on campus for a live broadcast as part of the show’s “Back to School Tour.” Photo: Joshua Prezant/University of Miami

Vice President Kamala Harris visits the University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science.

Photo: Joshua Prezant/University of Miami

Photo: Joshua Prezant/University of Miami

The ACC Network visits the U

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Photo: Joshua Prezant/University of Miami

The Hurricanes capped a memorable NCAA Tournament run with their first appearance at the Men’s Final Four and the Women's Elite Eight.

Photo: Joshua Prezant/University of Miami

A WRAP-UP OF 2023

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Photo: Joshua Prezant/University of Miami

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Photo: Joshua Prezant/University of Miami

Photo: Joshua Prezant/University of Miami

Alumni Weekend and Homecoming

Photo: Joshua Prezant/University of Miami

Photo: Joshua Prezant/University of Miami

Photo: Joshua Prezant/University of Miami

Photo: Joshua Prezant/University of Miami

Photo: Joshua Prezant/University of Miami

Faces of the U

Austin Yalowitz received a scholarship that covers his four-year tuition costs. Photo: Joshua Prezant/University of Miami

Iman Sami is contemplating her options of working as a diplomat or attending graduate school in England to study South Asian studies. Photo: Joshua Prezant/University of Miami

Photo: Joshua Prezant/University of Miami

Senior Paulina Levitan is studying Modern Artist Development and Entrepreneurship (MADE) at the Frost School of Music, with minors in music business and songwriting. Photo: Joshua Prezant/University of Miami

Glen Howard, aka “Mr. Howard” or the “Omelet King,” is Mahoney-Pearson Dining Hall’s renowned omelet chef. Photo: Joshua Prezant/University of Miami

Professor of Law Scott Sundby named the Robert C. Josefsberg Chair in Criminal Justice Advocacy. Photo: Joshua Prezant/ University of Miami

University of Miami assistant professor Matthew David Nelsen is a proponent for civic engagement to foster democracy. Photo: Joshua Prezant/University of Miami

Sam Nichols, director of Athletic Equipment Operations. Photo: Joshua Prezant/University of Miami

Computer science associate professor David Chapman is the University's newest junior Knight Chair in Data Science and Artificial Intelligence. Photo by Joshua Prezant/University of Miami.

Nikki Traylor-Knowles, an associate professor and biologist for the University, is researching new ways to help save corals. Photo: Joshua Prezant/University of Miami

Mohammed Aljurayyan, a junior, participated in the Toppel Career Center internship program. Photo: Joshua Prezant/University of Miami

First- year student Jalaiya Cunningham was awarded the 2023 Project Height Scholarship award by the National Council of Negro Women, Inc. Photo: Joshua Prezant/ University of Miami

Professor Brian Arwari, with the School of Education and Human Development, poses for a picture with his patented device, LIGHTGUARD. Photo: Joshua Prezant/ University of Miami

Lamis Amer, a fourth-year industrial engineering doctoral student, has spent the past three years developing a decision-making model that could help communities adapt septic systems in response to climate change. Photo: Joshua Prezant/University of Miami

J.Bryan Mann, a Kinesiology professor who works with Athletics using the velocity based training on students, poses for a picture at the Squillante Strength and Conditioning Center. Photo: Joshua Prezant/ University of Miami

Graduate student Whitaker Redgate dedicated his undergraduate studies to creativity and innovation through interdisciplinary projects in extended reality, architecture, and business. Photo: Joshua Prezant/University of Miami

Chitvan Killawala developed a sensor capable of detecting polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in the warm zone of structural fires. Photo: Joshua Prezant/University of Miami

Shaimaa Elrefaei Ber is learning to build virtual reality models and plans to start a curriculum on interactive media at Mansoura University in Egypt. Photo: Joshua Prezant/University of Miami

Lorena Lopez, lecturer of interactive media at the University of Miami School of Communication, worked as costume designer for the Arsht Center’s production of “The Busy Bees’ Great Adventure.” Photo: Matthew Rembold/University of Miami

Student Government leaders, from left, Paige-Tatum Hawthorne, treasurer; Niles Niseem, president; and Angela Ansah, vice president. Photo: Joshua Prezant/University of Miami

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MFA student Alian Martinez Rives. Photo: Joshua Prezant/University of Miami

Footnotes

Photos, production, and design by Joshua Prezant. Video by Franco LaTona, Matthew Rembold, and David Paula. Additional photos by Matthew Rembold, Franco LaTona, and University of Miami Athletics.

FootNotes

Photos, production, and design by Joshua Prezant. Video by Franco LaTona, Matthew Rembold, and David Paula. Additional photos by Matthew Rembold, Franco LaTona, and University of Miami Athletics.

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