UOnline Alumni
Grateful for learning and community
Frost Online alum Danny Flores is proud to connect his prolific and successful music industry career with his Frost School experience whenever he can.
From Wisconsin to Coral Gables, online music graduate charts his next chapter
David Lopour traveled to campus to accept his master’s in music industry in December. He will continue his creative and professional journey through the online graduate program in media scoring and production this spring.
From combat to community impact: alumnus builds pathways of wellness for veterans and first responders
Eric Golnick applies what he learned in the Master of Arts in International Administration program to improve the lives of those who serve. Now offered fully online, the program will open similar paths to learners around the world.
Navy veteran seeks career pivot through online sport administration program
Hoping to pursue a career in the NFL, Sean Smith enrolled in the University’s online Master of Sport Administration program earlier this year. He is featured this month in a VFW Help the Hero scholarship campaign.
From online MPA to city and community leader
Since completing her online Master of Public Administration in 2018, Stephanie Thomas has earned her doctorate in health sciences and advanced in her position as deputy city clerk for the city of North Miami.
Journalist and educator says online doctor of education helps him empower his students
Pablo Villa balanced full-time work and raising a family while earning his degree through UOnline and the School of Education and Human Development.
Microsoft manager turns dream into reality with master’s degree from UOnline
Shannal Thomas of Jacksonville said he was born a Canes fan. With his master’s in data analytics and program evaluation, he plans to work toward innovative solutions and make a meaningful difference in the tech industry.
Miami alumna, 72, returns to the U for doctorate in education
Ruth Smith earned her Ed.D. in December 2024 through UOnline and the School of Education and Human Development. A retired schoolteacher, Smith is the founder and director of Focus Learning Academy, which offers tutoring, test preparation, and other services to students in K-12 and college.
NY Giants player engagement coordinator is first in family to earn master’s degree
Brandon Harlin, a UOnline grad who experienced homelessness as a teen, sees himself as a role model for his community and his three young nephews.
Triple alumna uses tools and strategies learned through UOnline to drive change in Miami-Dade
Rose Martin, executive director of the Miami-Dade County Commission for Women, earned her doctorate in education in December and said she is already applying lessons from the program to her advocacy work.
UOnline alumna following in the footsteps of her mentors
Aileen Delgado, who earned her doctorate in education through UOnline over the summer, is shadowing two school administrators as part of a year-long internship in New Jersey.
Sport administration student and alumnus win big at Panthers’ Stanley Cup victory
Graduate student Ray Zhang earned a front row seat to sports history as an intern with the team; alumnus Matthew Tamindzija worked his way up to the C-suite, celebrating with the team after its Game 7 victory.
