Alumni Stories
Cane nurse chemistry
Stacy Feemster, B.S.N. ’12, M.S.N. ’14, and Lauren Cagen, B.S.N. ’14, M.S.N. ’17, recount how their School of Nursing and Health Studies journey cultivated a powerful, purposeful collaboration.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A Cane family invests in empowering future generations
With roots in Jamaica and careers nurtured in Miami, the Mullings family has made a gift to endow a scholarship at the Miami Herbert Business School.
These Canes found love at the U
Celebrate Valentine’s Day all month long with these alumni stories of fate, luck, and young love at the University of Miami.
Triple alumna aims to drive change
Rose Martin, executive director of the Miami-Dade County Commission for Women, earned her doctorate in education in December and said she is already applying lessons from the program to her advocacy work.
Dolphins star, former Hurricane gives back through music
A love for music and helping young people inspired Jaelan Phillips, B.G.S. ’24, to use his Jaelan Phillips Foundation to sponsor a scholarship for the Frost School’s MusicReach program.
Forging the connections that launch a career
Famed Miami-based producer Salaam Remi hired two Frost School music industry program graduates for key roles in his innovative music rights and publishing firm after working with them in sessions here.
Two lenses are better than one
Rick Galli, B.S.C. ’05, honed his talents as both writer and filmmaker while at the University—a combination that positioned him for unique success.
