Alumni Stories
A national prize for a trailblazing opera
A Frost School composer and an alumna received one of the top awards from The American Prize, a prestigious and uniquely wide-ranging performing arts contest, for their opera “Stained Glass.”
Making an impact at the Latin Grammys
Frost School alumni, supporters, and students were a strong presence at the 2025 Latin GRAMMY Awards in Las Vegas.
Beyond ‘The Bachelor’: how Nicole Lopez-Alvar found her true calling
Former contestant on “The Bachelor” leverages University of Miami education and reality TV fame into thriving journalism career.
Frost School artists and alumni receive Grammy nominations
Frost School artists, faculty, and alumni featured prominently among the 2026 GRAMMY nominees in jazz. Honorary degree holder and Latin music icon Gloria Estefan and famed producer Pharrell Williams, a Frost Online alum, were also nominated.
Q & A: Medical Alumni Association President Dr. Christian Diez
The new president of the Miller School’s Medical Alumni Association is a lifelong Cane, and he wants to provide meaningful opportunities for alumni to contribute to the school’s continued success.
A musical bridge builder at the heights of pop and classical music
Frost School triple alumnus Carlos “Carlitos” Lopez has parlayed his degrees in pop production, classical composition, and conducting into a groundbreaking career connecting musical worlds, from Bad Bunny to symphony orchestras. Recently, he’s been showing young people how to do the same.
Alumnus leads one of Bolivia’s top companies with purpose and vision
As a global alumni ambassador, Jose Salvatierra brings the values of strategic thinking and community leadership to his role at Industrias Luri.
Winning big on and off the ice
Alex Marie Solomon, a graduate of the University's online master's in sport administration program, said seeing the Florida Panthers win two Stanley Cups was exciting, but her most treasured memories with the team are of making a difference through the Panthers Foundation.
Alumnus transforms gratitude into opportunity for future MBA students
Brian Wilson credits a graduate assistantship at Miami Herbert with shaping his career and ensuring future business students have the same chance.
Multiple Frost School alumni honored with Latin GRAMMY nominations
Frost School alumni artists and producers featured in some of the top nominations for the 26th annual Latin GRAMMY Awards.
Canes Helping Canes: Alumni mentorship drives public service internships
Law students in public service internships enhanced their legal skills and commitment to community impact through hands-on experiences led by School of Law graduates.
Q&A with Orlando Franklin: Father, husband, retired NFL player, graduate
After a career in the NFL, Orlando Franklin, B.L.A. ’25, returned to the University of Miami to complete his degree. This past spring, he graduated with his wife and children rooting him on.
Redefining sustainability across Africa and beyond
From the classrooms of Miami to the shores of Ghana, Master of Science in sustainable business alumnus Eric Adadevoh is a reminder that sustainability isn’t a buzzword–it’s a lifelong mission.
From family roots to in-house counsel at Airbnb
Driven by a passion for community and advocacy skills honed in law school, Carlos Nuñez, J.D. ’13, has built a successful career as an in-house lawyer, helping to connect students with opportunities in business and tech law.
Documenting California’s vanishing kelp forests
Alumna Natasha Benjamin recently premiered her first documentary, “Sequoias of the Sea,” at the International Ocean Film Festival. The film captures the dramatic loss of 95 percent of Northern California’s kelp forests and the urgent efforts of fishermen, tribal leaders, and scientists to restore them.
