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From Miami Law to the federal bench, a dream fulfilled
The Honorable Linda Lopez, J.D. ‘99, Judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of California, encourages students to work hard and believe that they can accomplish anything.
Celebrating a century of achievement with music
A landmark concert by generations of famous Frost School alumni, hosted by celebrity TV host and Cane grad Jason Kennedy, will be the centerpiece of the University of Miami and the Frost School of Music’s Centennial Celebration on April 8.
Miami Herbert alumna makes local banking history
Mary Usategui, M.A.C.C. ’13, recently opened BankMiami, the first woman-founded bank in Miami, and the first bank to be chartered in MIami-Dade County since 2008.
Giving Day: Helping to shape our next century
Every dollar raised on Giving Day supports students, educators, patients, physicians, researchers, and the future of the University of Miami as it begins its second century.
Inspiring the next generation of performers
Broadway star and University of Miami alumnus Joshua Henry shared his journey of artistic growth with students in the Department of Theatre Arts.
From childhood talent to industry success
The Frost School of Music helped songwriter and producer Alexis Idarose Kesselman, B.M. ’19, turn her musical instincts into remarkable industry achievement.
From pro bowler to broadcaster
In a fireside chat at the University of Miami’s Cosford Cinema, former Miami Hurricanes linebacker and Super Bowl champion Jonathan Vilma, B.B.A. ’04, shared insights on his collegiate and NFL careers and what it took to become a successful color analyst.
Shaping a future in sports reporting
Jadyn Cohee, a sophomore broadcast journalism major in the School of Communication, has traveled a path from shy, bookish kid to acclaimed on-air sports reporter and analyst.
Dolphins Cancer Challenge sets participation, fundraising records
This year’s event raised more than $14 million to support Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, South Florida’s only NCI-designated cancer center, in the NFL’s number one fundraising event.
Q&A: Alina Hudak on politics, leadership, and the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Alina Hudak, B.B.A. ’82, M.P.A. ’84, is a trailblazer in Miami-Dade government. Now, she is helping Miami prepare for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
‘Run a lot, sleep a lot, eat a lot’
Giulio Palummieri, who finished fourth in the recent Miami Marathon, applies the same persistent, patient approach to his lab research at the Miller School of Medicine as he does to his long-distance training.
An architecture alum’s journey to success
Wesley Kean, B.Arch. ’10, recounts his journey to founding KoDA, an award-winning firm blending environmental awareness and innovative design.
