Delphine Djomo and Iman Sami made up the team that defeated Wake Forest University in a virtual debate, bringing the trophy to Coral Gables. Besides winning the top spot as a duo, Djomo and Sami were each recognized as the top two individual debaters of the competition.
The forum, to be held this week at the School of Architecture, will address topics that include how the pandemic intensified smart city infrastructure and practices and how it renewed the interest and investment in virtual reality.
More than 4,200 graduates from the University of Miami’s 12 schools and colleges were awarded degrees during spring commencement exercises, which were celebrated May 11 through May 13 at the Watsco Center on the Coral Gables Campus. Watch the sights and sounds.
Faculty and concrete industry experts came together to commit themselves to carbon neutrality and promote environmentally-conscious reforms globally.
During undergraduate commencement exercises on Friday, nearly every speaker noted how the students contended with and endured the difficulties of the pandemic, which equipped them with resilience to forge new careers and chase dreams with renewed passion.
Senior David Oliver hopes to use his biomedical engineering degree to improve the health care arena for all patients.