Topics: Alumni
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.
First-generation doctor leads by example
Christel Wekon-Kemeni, B.S. ’15, thanks the University of Miami for shaping the former “shy kid” into the leader, mentor, and doctor he is today.
’Canes Connect to advance personal and professional growth
Throughout March, the nationwide ’Cane network went into high gear as alumni gathered to connect, engage, and discover opportunities for mentorship and professional development.
Dean Luna named President of NALFO
Dean Luna has recently earned the title, President of the National Association of Latino Fraternal Organizations
Students Benefit from the Norman C. Parsons Jr. Golf Tournament
Norm Parsons Fund continues to provide professional development for University students.
Pancakes with Pat visits Atlanta, teams up with Student Life and Toppel
Pat Whitely, Ed.D. ’94, brought her signature Pancakes with Pat to the Atlanta ’Canes Community for a special event featuring guests Renee Callan, Ed.D. ’18, assistant vice president for student life, and Christian Garcia, associate dean and executive director of the Toppel Career Center.
Redheaded alumnae make a splash on “Shark Tank”
Adrienne Vendetti Hodges, B.B.A. ’09, and Stephanie Vendetti Thomas, B.B.A. ’11, share the inspiration behind their highly successful business.
Alumna recounts her inspiring journey
Author and entrepreneur Lattisha Bilbrew, B.S. ’07, M.D., is one of only five Black female orthopaedic surgeons in the state of Georgia.
Alumnus's art captures the Cuban experience
From the University of Miami to Miami Art Week, Cesar Santalo infuses his art with the Cuban spirit to bring its history to a broader audience.
Generosity translates to opportunity for future business leaders to attend the U
Real estate developer and Miami Hurricane parent Mark E. Carbone establishes endowed scholarship at Miami Herbert Business School.
Gratitude for good fortune motivates couple to give
The Lloyd A. and Ruth L. Straits Scholarship Fund will open doors for future generations of students at the Miami Herbert Business School.
Black Alumni Society reunion looks ahead to 2024 vote
The University of Miami Black Alumni Society’s reunion on February 23 features an elevated virtual conversation on securing the Black vote in the 2024 elections.
