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First-year Stamps Scholar Artiom Peshkur hopes to spend his career pursuing answers to some of humanity’s most enduring questions.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2026/09/from-kung-fu-to-consciousness.html



Alumni Stories

Alumnus invests in future finance leaders

University of Miami alumnus David Savir credits scholarships, faculty mentorship and an unexpected interview with helping to launch his finance career. Now, he and his colleagues at Element Pointe are supporting students in pursuing opportunities of their own.

https://news.miami.edu/philanthropy/stories/2026/09/david-savir.html


Victory for the University

The new head of the University of Miami’s Toppel Career Center, Greg Victory, brings a winning attitude to helping students and alumni succeed in their careers now and in the future.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2026/09/victory-for-the-university.html




Alumni Stories

Double Cane leads the Junior Orange Bowl

Mimmi Balaam’s journey from student-athlete at the University of Miami to executive director of the Junior Orange Bowl reflects how sport, education and leadership can create transformative opportunities for the next generation.

https://news.miami.edu/edu/stories/mimmi-balaam-leads-the-junior-orange-bowl.html



Alumni Stories

From classical prodigy to Americana star

Kathryn Severing Fox turned the prodigious classical viola skills and musical versatility she learned at the Frost School of Music into an award-winning Americana/bluegrass career with the genre stars Weary Ramblers and as a solo artist.

https://news.miami.edu/frost/stories/2026/09/kathryn-fox-alumna.html


Alumni Stories

Alumnus reflects on Hollywood career

Christopher H. Warner, who has produced a wide range of major motion pictures including “Spinal Tap II” and “Five Nights at Freddy’s,” shares his thoughts on his path and the U experience.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2026/09/university-of-miami-alumnus-reflects-on-hollywood-career.html


Frost School alumni and faculty nominated for the 2026 Latin GRAMMYs

The Frost School of Music continued its outstanding track record in Latin music, with alumni and a faculty member receiving 12 nominations for the 27th annual Latin GRAMMY Awards.

https://news.miami.edu/frost/stories/2026/09/latin-grammy-noms-2026.html


Alumni Stories

Passion for litigation fuels alumna

With “gray divorce” on the rise, a family law specialist draws on litigation skills honed at the University of Miami to negotiate high-asset cases in California’s Greater Bay Area.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2026/09/passion-for-litigation-fuels-alumna.html


Game-day traditions unite Canes

From “throwing up the U” to Sebastian’s C-A-N-E-S spell out, University traditions bring Hurricanes together across generations.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2026/09/game-day-traditions-unite-canes.html


Student Stories

International Moot Court team shines in Madrid competition

Through coursework, coaching and international competition, the International Moot Court Program prepares students to advocate across borders, leading Miami Law to a world championship at the Sports Arbitration Moot.

https://news.miami.edu/law/stories/2026/09/from-sole-u.s-finalist-to-world-champion-in-madrid-highlights-international-moot-court-program.html


Summer Send-Off welcomes the incoming class of 2030

From Honolulu to Boston, future Canes and their families gathered to mark the start of a new chapter at the University of Miami.

http://news.miami.edu/alumni/stories/2026/09/2026-summer-send-offs.html