Donor Stories
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.
Celebrating academic excellence
The Stamps Scholarship Program recognizes exceptional students and rewards their hard work with life-changing opportunities.
Alumni couple give back to the U through scholarships
Georgina “Georgie” Angones, B.A. ’72, and her husband, Frank Angones, B.A. ’72, J.D.’76, are passionate about the importance of scholarships in changing the lives of University of Miami students.
A gift for storytelling and the future of theater
Alumna Jayne Baron Sherman, an award-winning producer in theater, film, and television, is helping future generations of students tell compelling stories with a $3 million gift to the Department of Theatre Arts.
Innovators converge at University of Miami’s first AI Summit
The Rothberg Catalyzer AI Summit of the Americas brought together CEOs, researchers, and thought leaders to discuss how industries are harnessing the power of machine learning technologies.
New fellowships to build student interest in China and Asia
Ambassador Julia Chang Bloch and her husband, Stuart M. Bloch, are offering annual fellowships to two students to promote student engagement and research on Asia, and particularly China.
Alumni couple gain benefits when giving through University’s donor-advised fund
Cynthia Beamish, B.S. ’82, and her husband Michael Guilford, J.D. ’85, have long been donors to their alma mater. Now, they have taken their philanthropy to a new level as the first participants in the University of Miami Donor-Advised Fund (UMDAF)—an approach that can provide significant benefits when giving back to the U.
Couple celebrates life, love, and music with a substantial gift to the University of Miami
Diane Hennelly, B.A. ’99, and Dan Hennelly celebrate a love of music and a kaleidoscope of memories at the University of Miami through a substantial gift to the Knight Center for Music Innovation.
#OneDayOneU: When ’Canes everywhere ignite the collective power of giving
For 24 hours on October 11, 2023, the worldwide Hurricane family will come together to support education, innovation, research, service, and students at the University of Miami in our fifth annual Giving Day.