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Shaping a more resilient future
Since its launch in April 2022, made possible through philanthropic support from Eric T. Levin, the Climate Resilience Institute has forged a powerful interdisciplinary network across the University of Miami and with external partners to help communities build resilience to climate shocks and stresses.
Developer seeds scholarship fund for future builders
Ricardo Caporal has created an innovative endowed scholarship model through which new development projects in South Florida can help educate the next generation of responsible real estate professionals.
A double miracle: How a life‑saving neurosurgery led to an endowed chair at UHealth
The Codina Kadre Endowed Chair in Neurological Surgery honors Dr. Robert Starke’s lifesaving care, pioneering cerebrovascular innovation and commitment to advancing outcomes for patients with complex neurological disease.
From lifelong dream to legacy
After decades of devotion to the Hurricanes, Mark and Lisa Gallo are investing in future University of Miami students.
Students get a boost to expand their businesses
The third annual USTAAR Pitch Competition awarded $100,000 each to five promising student teams for their ingenious startup ideas and potential.
Scholarship opens doors in finance and tech
The Schonfeld Scholars program helped Sophia Knutson launch her career as a business analyst.
A sweet escape: Turning grief into support for cancer research at Sylvester
Mourning the loss of her mother, a patient’s daughter channeled her grief into candy making to support Sylvester cancer research and global oncology.
Castaways Against Cancer launches new commitment to support Sylvester researchers
The longtime philanthropic partner celebrates completing a $1.5 million commitment and announces a new pledge to support innovative cancer research at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center.
Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center researchers highlight progress in myeloma treatment
At a Sylvester Myeloma Institute luncheon, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine physicians shared advances in clinical trials, precision medicine and efforts to accelerate a cure for multiple myeloma.
Giving Day: The future is ours
On Tuesday, March 31, the University of Miami community will come together for the seventh annual #OneDayOneU Giving Day. Funds raised will support students, educators, researchers, physicians, patients, and programs across the University.
Showcasing opportunities, celebrating generosity
Scholarship donors and recipients gathered at the 2026 Scholarship Donor Celebration to share stories that celebrate the powerful connection between donor generosity and student opportunity.
Dolphins Cancer Challenge XVI surpasses $100 million for Sylvester
The community‑powered event marks a historic fundraising milestone for Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, fueling breakthrough research, patient care and hope for cancer survivors.
