Alumni Stories
From capstone student to client
Alumna Sabrina Pizziol comes full circle, partnering with students in the University of Miami School of Communication’s public relations senior capstone course to develop a real-world campaign for Subway.
Emmy awards for Frost School alumni
Two graduates of the Frost School of Music’s conducting program won regional Emmy awards.
Former Hurricanes pitcher graduates, 60 years after leaving the U
At 82, John Siegler finishes his undergraduate degree and fulfills a lifelong dream, graduating with the Class of 2025.
From law school to leading advocate
School of Law alumna Julie Braman Kane is a highly experienced trial lawyer specializing in personal injury, commercial, and class action litigation, known for her leadership in major cases and her advocacy for voter protection.
Major awards for 2 generations of Frost School jazz singers
The success of jazz vocalists Carmen Lundy and Kate Kortum, who graduated decades apart, showcases the enduring potency of the Frost School’s pioneering jazz vocal program.
A national prize for a trailblazing opera
A Frost School composer and an alumna received one of the top awards from The American Prize, a prestigious and uniquely wide-ranging performing arts contest, for their opera “Stained Glass.”
Making an impact at the Latin Grammys
Frost School alumni, supporters, and students were a strong presence at the 2025 Latin GRAMMY Awards in Las Vegas.
Beyond ‘The Bachelor’: how Nicole Lopez-Alvar found her true calling
Former contestant on “The Bachelor” leverages University of Miami education and reality TV fame into thriving journalism career.
Frost School artists and alumni receive Grammy nominations
Frost School artists, faculty members, and alumni featured prominently among the 2026 GRAMMY nominees in jazz. Honorary degree holder and Latin music icon Gloria Estefan and famed producer Pharrell Williams, a Frost Online alum, were also nominated.
Q & A: Medical Alumni Association President Dr. Christian Diez
The new president of the Miller School’s Medical Alumni Association is a lifelong Cane, and he wants to provide meaningful opportunities for alumni to contribute to the school’s continued success.
