Student Stories
International Moot Court team shines in Madrid competition
Through coursework, coaching, and international competition, the International Moot Court Program prepares students to advocate across borders, leading Miami Law to a world championship at the Sports Arbitration Moot.
Forging global connections
A University of Miami student and a recent graduate were chosen this summer as Fulbright recipients, joining the University’s cohort selected for the international program this year.
For biomedical engineering students, Italy became the classroom
Students spent six weeks in Florence earning academic credit while exploring how engineering, medicine, history and culture intersect beyond the classroom.
Students gain firsthand research experience
As part of a prestigious Research Experiences for Undergraduates program, 17 students spent the summer working in physics and engineering labs across the University of Miami.
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.
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.
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.
The student founder who turned campus delivery into a scalable business
A Miami Herbert alumnus turned a campus delivery frustration into UniHop, a logistics company that scaled across North America before he graduated.
Canes filmmakers get a taste of Hollywood
University of Miami students selected from the Canes Film Festival traveled to the City of Angels to showcase their films, attend exclusive tours, industry meetings, film screenings, and network with alumni.
NSF fellowships recognize engineering approaches to human health
University of Miami graduate students are honored for research spanning biomedical and mechanical engineering.
Excellence in legal advocacy
Jumping nine places from last year, the School of Law’s Papy Moot Court Board rises to #3 nationally and retains the #1 spot in Florida, reaffirming its status and highlighting Miami Law’s excellence in oral advocacy preparation.
From campus traditions to production systems
Graduating senior Jacob Ahrens fostered a culture of mentorship at the College of Engineering while applying real‑world solutions at Motorola and the Miami Marlins.
Making the most of every opportunity
A University of Miami senior reflects on four years of leadership, scholarship and opportunity as he prepares to graduate and return to Visa as an associate product manager.
Four years, one lab, one big question
Foote Fellow and neuroscience major Etienne Atangana has spent four years at the College of Arts and Sciences pushing the boundaries of what an undergraduate researcher can do.
