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Frost School alumna crowned Miss Virginia, prepares for 2025 Miss America competition
Carlehr Swanson, M.M. ’21, leverages her education, vocal talent, and platform to create community and make her grandmother proud.
A Cane’s Dickensian journey
From living on the streets to leading the way in health literacy, ’Cane nurse Kal Elliott offers a message of hope this holiday season.
Distinguished alumni to deliver commencement keynotes
Michael Irvin and Alina T. Hudak will address the more than 1,000 fall graduates of the Class of 2024 during commencement ceremonies at the Watsco Center on Dec. 12.
Alumna's journey of reinvention
Gabrielle Argimon, J.D. '24, Bachelor of Music '19, writes about switching career paths during the pandemic and how Miami Law’s trial advocacy programs helped her find her voice and passion.
Inspiring future diplomats
A generous gift from Ambassadors Sue, J.D. ’78, and Chuck Cobb will expand knowledge of diplomacy on campus.
Home brewed success
Miami Herbert Business School alumni Paul Massard, Chris Nolte, and Vanessa Valera Nolte blended their talents to create Per’La Specialty Roasters, revolutionizing the speciality coffee industry.
Frost School of Music shines at Latin Grammys
Students, alumni, and faculty from the Frost School of Music joined multiple Latin GRAMMY events as the awards returned to Miami last week, highlighted by students performing at the elite Person of the Year Gala honoring icon Carlos Vives.
2024 ’Cane Biz Holiday Gift Guide
Celebrate the spirit of entrepreneurship this holiday season by supporting alumni-owned businesses.
UCatholic's new student center becomes a hub for faith and fellowship
The newly opened center aims to foster spiritual growth, interfaith collaboration, and a sense of belonging for students across diverse backgrounds.
An immigrant’s life of service to the United States
Eva Strelka Jenkins, B.S. ’88, Ph.D. ’03, and her parents fled the Soviet invasion of their homeland, and ultimately found a home and opportunities in the U.S. Her gratitude to this country and a passionate desire to serve led to a career in the Air Force, from which she retired in 2017 with the rank of colonel.
Soldier, scientist, physician, filmmaker
José A. Stoute, M.D. ’85, M.F.A. ’23, has served on the frontlines of Operations Desert Storm and Iraqi Freedom, the AIDS epidemic in Miami, and the malaria crisis in Kenya. Today, he uses film shine a light on the underdogs of society.
A war hero’s bequest helps ROTC cadets remember those who served
The late Ash Rothlein, B.S.C.E. ’53, and his wife Liz made a planned gift to the University of Miami to honor those who served in the Battle of Normandy, establishing the ROTC Global Scholars Fund for cadets to travel to France.
