Donor Stories
Law alumnus aims to expand access to legal careers
Motivated by his own journey as an international law student, University of Miami alumnus Alexander Reus has committed to funding scholarships and paid internships that help LL.M. students gain critical U.S. legal experience and launch their careers.
Alix Earle Scholarship welcomes two new recipients
Social media sensation Alix Earle, B.B.A. ’23, returns to Miami Herbert Business School to meet new scholarship recipients, reflecting on how UM shaped her career and her ongoing commitment to student success and mentorship.
New Stamps Scholars begin their journey as Canes
The University of Miami welcomed its newest cohort of Stamps Scholars at the annual Stamps Scholars Welcome Breakfast, celebrating their achievements, talents, and the start of a transformative undergraduate experience.
Glassell Family gift launches new era in marine biomedicine at Rosenstiel School
Backed by the Glassell Family Foundation, the new center will accelerate biomedical research at the intersection of ocean science and human health, led by professor Danielle McDonald.
A legacy of leadership
Longtime University leader Diane Cook, M.B.A. ’80, and her husband, Jerry, honored their connection to the U with a multimillion-dollar planned gift to establish the Cook Endowed Presidential Impact Fund.
Alumnus reflects on leadership, networking, and giving back
Joseph Bogosian, J.D. ’92, shares how his school experience shaped his career and why he’s investing in the future of student leaders.
Shaping the University of Miami’s artistic landscape
The official unveiling of the sculpture Lady, a gift from the Palley family, prominently enshrines their legacy of elevating the arts on the Coral Gables Campus.
Dolphins Cancer Challenge sets participation, fundraising records
This year’s event raised more than $14 million to support Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, South Florida’s only NCI-designated cancer center, in the NFL’s number one fundraising event.
Inspiring future diplomats
A generous gift from Ambassadors Sue, J.D. ’78, and Chuck Cobb will expand knowledge of diplomacy on campus.
A war hero’s bequest helps ROTC cadets remember those who served
The late Ash Rothlein, B.S.C.E. ’53, and his wife Liz made a planned gift to the University of Miami to honor those who served in the Battle of Normandy, establishing the ROTC Global Scholars Fund for cadets to travel to France.
Growing scholarship program supports female students in STEM
The Steven B Schonfeld Foundation increased its gift to the University of Miami to ensure greater representation of women in computer science and computer engineering.
Celebrating a family’s enduring impact
The Hecht and Havenick names will forever be associated with the University of Miami. Barbara Hecht Havenick is continuing the family’s legacy of service and philanthropy at the U with a gift to support new student housing that keeps alive the memory of her mother, Florence Hecht.
