Alumni Stories
Q&A with viral sensation and star of “The Office! A Musical Parody”
Kayla Moore, B.S.C. ’19, opens up about going viral on TikTok, getting recognized on the street, and harnessing the power of social media.
Comic pulls no punches to get a laugh
Whether on stage as a stand-up comic or now with ‘Pollo Punch,’ a first short film in the Miami Film Festival, Mike Menendez, B.S.C. ’11, loves to make you laugh.
The road to robes: One graduate's journey to the bench
Heloiza Correa, J.D. ’10, credits the School of Law with much of her skills-ready success.
Finding challenges and rewards in the classroom
Two University of Miami and Teacher Accelerator Program alumnae reflect on their experiences as classroom teachers, during which they earned nominations as Rookie Teacher of the Year for Miami-Dade County.
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.
Bringing his music back home
Multi-talented musician Justin Kinchen, B.M. ’24, took the extraordinary skills he’s developed at the Frost School to a concert in his hometown of Indianapolis that showcased his original jazz and classical compositions and paid tribute to his childhood mentors.
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.
