Topics: Alumni
Summer Send-Off receptions connect our newest ’Canes to the U family
The 2024 edition of the Summer Send-Off program welcomed new students into the Hurricane family at receptions in communities around the country.
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.
Spinning his wheels in pursuit of ‘medals and gold’
Wheelchair rugby reignited Lee Fredette’s passion for life, and now the University of Miami alumnus is heading for Paris—and his third Paralympics—in hopes of winning gold with Team USA.
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.
Living an Olympic Dream
Hurricane Ariana Rodriguez secured a spot on the Dominican Republic women’s national volleyball team and is headed to Paris as the team’s youngest player.
Paris Olympics come calling for this ’Cane
Hurricanes jumper Russell Robinson earned a bid to the upcoming Olympic Games after his performance in the men’s triple jump at the U.S. Olympic trials.
Herbert Challenge aims to shape business school’s future
The Herbert Centennial Scholarship Challenge is set to inspire alumni and supporters and amplify their contributions toward the ongoing success of Miami Herbert Business School by matching gifts to endowed scholarships.
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.
Senior Mwambo celebrates achievements of Black graduates
Graduating students and their families gathered during Commencement week to celebrate their transition from one stage of life to the next.
