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Amaka Ubaka on telling stories that matter
Award-winning journalist Amaka Ubaka, B.S.C. ’09, is using her voice to elevate others and tell stories that make a difference.
Netflix's ‘Million Dollar Secret’ winner tells all
Q&A with Nick Pellecchia, B.B.A. ’21, on risk, resilience, and the million-dollar secret to his success.
Impactful summer experiences
On National Intern Day, read about the experiences of three undergraduate students who are spending their summer at some of their ideal workplaces.
Building bonds through gaming
Alumnus and child therapist Justin Jacobson created a Roblox game to help kids and parents connect that just won an international award.
Meet the University of Miami alumna behind Miami’s World Cup success
Alina Hudak led the FIFA World Cup 26 Miami Host Committee, bringing global attention to the community she has spent her career serving.
Engineering students bring 3D printed design to Atlanta greenway
Working alongside industry partners and local nonprofits, University of Miami students designed and fabricated innovative concrete planters that now line Atlanta's PATH400 public trail.
Frost School alum’s music lifts pioneering new opera
Frost School of Music composition alumnus Kevin Day has taken a giant step in creating the music for “Lalovavi,” a fantastical new opera that opened the Cincinnati Opera’s Black Opera Project to rave reviews and cheering audiences.
Nutrition lessons for the digital age
Sophomore Mason Margolis and lecturer Michelina Witte developed a digital health literacy workshop that teaches young consumers to identify nutrition misinformation and make more informed health decisions.
An inspiring platform for Latin music
The Latin music student ensemble Café Con Leche, part of the Frost School of Music’s contemporary music program, fosters Hispanic students’ cultural roots and songwriting skills while expanding musical horizons for aspiring artists from all kinds of backgrounds.
Opening the doors to a world of music
Curiosity, talent, and drive have taken Frost School alumnus and conductor Johann-Sebastian Guzman, the son of Colombian immigrants, to the heights of the European classical music world.
Taking the helm of the Law Alumni Association
As the newly appointed LAA president and a two-time University of Miami graduate (B.S. ’99, J.D. ’02), Miriam Soler Ramos steps into the role during the School of Law’s centennial year.
Living in her purpose
Emergency pediatrician and Miller School alumna Dr. Julie Kantor steps into a key leadership role championing physician voices, patient access, and community-centered care across South Florida.
