Student Stories
Helping first-year teachers succeed
The Teacher Accelerator Program, a partnership between the School of Education and Human Development, Achieve Miami, and Teach for America, is doing its part to address the teacher shortage by preparing students for jobs in Miami-Dade schools.
Men’s Ice Hockey Team are National Champions
Our men’s Club Sports Ice Hockey team has defeated everyone in their path to earn the title as AAU College Hockey Division III National Champions. This win is historic, as this is the first Florida team to win this title.
Frost-made jazz pianist is soaring
Jazz pianist Connor Rohrer, graduating from the Frost School this spring, is touring with jazz vocalist and rising star Samara Joy and made the finals of the world's most prestigious jazz competition.
Students in UMIT’s Innovate team create extended reality experiences
University of Miami students working as part of an innovation team are creating augmented and virtual reality to reimagine education, advance technological innovation, and usher in the future of human connection and connectedness.
Citizens Board supports impactful student projects
For 24 years, the Changemakers Student Fund, created by the Citizens Board, has supported innovative projects across the University of Miami that propel change, enhance learning, and expand meaningful engagement with the wider community.
Creating Brighter Shades
For his winning sunglass case design, senior Giovanni Aprigliano created a collage that captures the U’s bright spirit—past, present, and future.
Sophomore saves sister’s life with stem cell donation
After a live-saving transplant to overcome leukemia, Sophia Nealon teamed up with her sister to create “Bye, Bye, Bad Blood,” a creative children’s tale that aims to teach young cancer patients about their diagnosis and prepare them and their families for what is to come.
Graduate student tackles issues of sustainability, resilience
Paula Christina Viala’s career path has taken a few twists and turns. Now, she is pursuing a Master of Professional Science in Urban Sustainability and Resilience and working as a summer intern in the Miami-Dade County Office of Resilience.
University dives into esports
Avery Tallman, a sophomore in the School of Education and Human Development, is among the student team managers in the Herbert Wellness Center’s new esports program. The University will offer an online Global eSports Management Certificate Program starting in September.
Ibis Insights presents: A look into the life of a coral science Ph.D. student
Ph.D. student Kelsey Johnson-Sapp, featured in episode 1 of the Ibis Insights podcast, takes us into her research at the Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science and talks about the importance of protecting our coral reefs.
