Topic: Alumni Stories
Olympic alumna on achieving greatness
As the world watched the recent Paris Olympics, four-time Olympian and three-time medalist Lauryn Williams, B.B.A. ’04, reflects on her journey to the Olympics and life after professional sports.
Looking back on life at Stanford Residential College
After 55 years, the iconic towers of Stanford Residential College have made way for the first phase of Centennial Village, part of the University of Miami’s long-term plan to modernize and reimagine student housing. As the University looks forward to a new era in campus life, alumnus David Bergen reminisces about life in Stanford.
Meet the DCC MVP
Javier Sanchez, B.M. ’02, M.M. ’04, is an accomplished trombonist and an experienced event producer. His current job: orchestrating the National Football League's largest fundraising campaign as executive director of the Dolphins Cancer Challenge.
Biomedical engineering alumnus’ path to the priesthood
Long Island native and recently ordained priest Father John Buonocore, B.S.B.E. ’15, brings a unique blend of faith and science to his new role at Saint Gregory the Great in Plantation, Florida.
A love story at the U
Spencer Cohen, B.S.C. ’14, and Megan Gray Cohen, B.S.H.S. ’14, D.P.T. ’17, met their first semester at the U and have been madly in love ever since.
Law enforcement leader and double ’Cane Ed Hudak receives accolade
The former Hurricane football player and longtime Coral Gables chief of police was recently honored by his peers in law enforcement.
Preparing students for the future of medicine
As AI changes health care, Gauri Agarwal, B.S. ’96, M.D. ’00, is adapting the curriculum to ensure medical students are ready.
Alumna making strides in conservation
Ayeisha A. Brinson, Ph.D. ’08, devotes both her professional and personal time to effecting change.
First-generation doctor leads by example
Christel Wekon-Kemeni, B.S. ’15, thanks the University of Miami for shaping the former “shy kid” into the leader, mentor, and doctor he is today.
’Canes Connect to advance personal and professional growth
Throughout March, the nationwide ’Cane network went into high gear as alumni gathered to connect, engage, and discover opportunities for mentorship and professional development.
Redheaded alumnae make a splash on “Shark Tank”
Adrienne Vendetti Hodges, B.B.A. ’09, and Stephanie Vendetti Thomas, B.B.A. ’11, share the inspiration behind their highly successful business.
