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Joining life, history, and music
Frost School alumnus Jorge Mejia’s “If These Walls Could Talk” combines stories and music inspired by South Beach history and his own. He joins the Frost Symphony Orchestra in its U.S. premiere this Sunday.
From Miami to Milan: Alumnus safeguards Team USA on Olympic stage
Luke Fisher, B.A. ’12, turned a global upbringing and University of Miami education into a career with the U.S. Department of State, culminating in his role protecting Team USA at the Milan Winter Olympics.
A fond farewell to Mahoney and Pearson
More than six decades after their doors opened, Mahoney and Pearson Residential Colleges are being demolished this summer. Earlier this month, students, alumni, and friends gathered to honor the memories, milestones, and community moments that have shaped Mahoney and Pearson over the years.
Shaping the future of tech and the law
A preeminent corporate attorney and dedicated double Cane, Jaret Davis has leveraged his rigorous Miami Law education to lead multi-billion-dollar global transactions and champion Miami's evolution as a premier technology hub.
Frost School honors alumna and GRAMMY Music Educator of the Year
Leaders and faculty at the Frost School and the University of Miami turned out to pay tribute to music education graduate Jennifer Jimenez, who was named the 2026 Music Educator of the Year at this year’s GRAMMY Awards.
Finding yourself in the turbulence
From Miami's musical theater conservatory to a thriving psychotherapy practice in Chicago, Jennifer Coren Milgrom, B.A. ’17, has built a career helping people navigate the unscripted chaos of post-college life.
Three siblings, one shared stage
A trio of theater alumni, each with successful careers on Broadway and TV and in films and theater, turn their individual talents into artistic collaborations on stage.
Advancing public health education for a changing workforce
Since its launch in 2024, the Miller School's online master of public health degree program has offered personalized instruction and mentorship, practical experience, and the opportunity to collaborate with local and global public health organizations. University of Miami alumni are eligible for a significant tuition discount.
Changing gears
University of Miami College of Engineering alumnus Gabe Elias, who once designed championship-winning Formula 1 race cars, is now part of a venture that promises to revolutionize battery design and power.
A tribute to an extraordinary leader
The Frost School of Music celebrated Shelton G. Berg’s changemaking vision and achievements in almost two decades as dean with a gala event at the Knight Center for Music Innovation.
Star alumni link with the Frost School on screen
Famed Frost School alumni Gloria Estefan and Jon Secada connected with current students and their own history in major video shoots.
Three degrees, one purposeful career
For Alexandra Plasencia, adding an M.B.A. to her law degree set the course for everything that followed.
