The University of Miami Women's Commission is concerned with reviewing policies, procedures and attitudes that affect the status of women at the University.
Founded in 1971 by a group of eleven strong women united in purpose, the Women's Commission is committed to:
•encouraging a general awareness of women's needs and interests
•developing educational resources about issues confronting women
•providing support for University women, both students and staff, who wish to organize task forces to accomplish special projects of interest to University women
11/01/2021
Today, the University of Miami is publicly launching its most ambitious fundraising campaign ever, a $2.5 billion initiative—the largest of any private institution in Florida—that is accelerating the University’s drive to shape a brighter future for our students, our community, our health, and our planet. https://bit.ly/3GDOfsx
11/11/2020
The pandemic has been harmful to working women University of Miami experts discuss the ramifications of COVID-19 and its influence on gender inequality in the labor force.
11/08/2020
Due to Tropical Storm Eta, the University of Miami is taking actions to ensure the safety of the University community. Find out more at https://bit.ly/2GE3dVg
09/22/2020
PINK GAME SURVIVOR PARTICIPATION
In partnership with Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, the Miami Hurricanes and the University of Miami Women's Commission invite cancer survivors to participate virtually in helping spread awareness about Breast Cancer for the Pink Game on October 24th.
The deadline to register is September 29th, 2020.
Register online: https://miamihurricanes.com/pink-game-survivor-participation/
The Women's Commission offers two awards each year to deserving members of the University community.
Normally, these awards would have been presented at our Annual Breakfast. Unfortunately, this event has been canceled to comply with the mitigation practices instituted by the University. In spite of our need to cancel the Annual Women’s Breakfast, the awards committee wanted the opportunity to recognize the award winners' contributions in 2020 and thank them for their service to our University community.
The 2020 May A. Brunson was awarded to Dr. Linda Neider:
In this 100th year since the passage of the 19th amendment, Dr. Neider's service has been especially noteworthy because she has continually sought to improve the status of women at the University of Miami, going well beyond the confines of her job or role. Without a doubt, Dr. Neider is a trailblazer in our community What really impressed the Women's Commission was the common theme of Dr. Neider's willingness to mentor, to share knowledge and to effectuate positive change that supports women in our community resulting in a legacy of faculty and staff achieving goals they did not imagine could be possible. Current students and alums, far and wide, have lauded her open-door policy and Dr. Neider's willingness to advise and mentor them well beyond the classroom.
It is clear that Dr. Neider values the power of inclusivity and equity for all demographics. As Chair of the Faculty Senate, she uses her experience, institutional knowledge, and upfront approach to continue to advocate for colleagues and to elevate those who encounter marginalization. Dr. Neider's commitment to fostering long-term gender and cultural equity benefits the status of women throughout our University community.
The 2020 Louise P. Mills was awarded to Ms. Katelyn Menninger :
The awards committee is excited to recognize Ms. Menninger's contributions to the enhancement of women with her passionate advocacy for the young women of Miami-Dade County Public Schools through the Introduce a Girl to Engineering program. This program, which served over 150 students was a day, was filled with hands-on engineering activities, alumni and industry panels and included tours of the College of Engineering laboratories. The awards committee was especially impressed that Ms. Menninger took a further initiative to cowrite a $25,000 grant in order to expand this program into a summer camp for students and projecting greater participation by targeting underserved and unprivileged high schools that don’t have the resources to participate otherwise. Her student leadership on campus included serving as Vice President of UMaker – the first and only student organization focused on robotics, 3D printing, and innovation.
Ms. Menninger's involvement within the campus community, her advocacy for young women within the greater South Florida community and Ms. Menninger's utmost dedication to innovation, education, and philanthropy has made an outstanding contribution to the enhancement of women.
03/12/2020
Updates and messages | Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information | University of Miami Below are communications sent to the University of Miami community—ordered chronologically, beginning with the most recent—with information and resources regarding the COVID-19 outbreak.
03/11/2020
Coronavirus (COVID-19) information for the University of Miami community The University of Miami is closely monitoring the current coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. University leaders are working closely with government and public health agencies and continue to follow guidelines from the U.S. Department of State, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the Wo...
03/03/2020
Breaking the glass ceiling: Women soar to the top at the University of Miami From the Board of Trustees to the Faculty Senate and Student Government, women hold many top leadership positions at the University.
03/03/2020
Help prevent the spread of illnesses like the flu and with these important tips:
02/06/2020
Volunteering with UM GOTV in the Shalala Student Center!
