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Omar Soliman, B.B.A. ’04, turned a summer side gig into the multimillion-dollar franchise College Hunks Hauling Junk. In this Q&A, he offers a roadmap for aspiring entrepreneurs as they navigate the early “levels” of building a business.

http://news.miami.edu/alumni/stories/2026/01/omar-soliman.html



Alumni Stories

From recovery to advocacy: expanding access to aphasia care

With 2 million Americans living with aphasia and a new stroke occurring every 40 seconds, the need for accessible treatment is growing. Through the nonprofit, Aphasia Relearned, alumna Leah Archer and co-founder Kent Emry are funding access to research-backed intensive speech therapy, helping stroke survivors reconnect through communication and community.

http://news.miami.edu/alumni/stories/2026/01/aphasia_relearned.html


Alumni Stories

Grateful for learning and community

Frost Online alum Danny Flores is proud to connect his prolific and successful music industry career with his Frost School experience whenever he can.

https://news.miami.edu/frost/stories/2026/01/danny-flores-alum.html




Alumni Profiles

University of Miami alumnus embarks on ‘the honor of a lifetime’

Bernardo “Bernie” Navarro, the new U.S. ambassador to Peru, credits a stranger’s kindness with opening the door to his University of Miami education, laying the foundation for his successful career.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2026/01/university-of-miami-alumnus-embarks-on-the-honor-of-a-lifetime.html



Student Stories

Frost Band of the Hour exults in epic College Football Playoff journey

The marching band for the Miami Hurricanes has had a thrilling, empowering run on the team’s historic journey to the national championship, bringing the Frost School of Music’s verve and quality to fire up Canes fans at home and beyond.

https://news.miami.edu/frost/stories/2026/01/fboth-playoff.html


Alumni Stories

From sports administration internship to the MLS Cup

School of Education and Human Development alumnus Bobby Gross recently celebrated winning the MLS Cup as an assistant equipment manager for Inter Miami CF, a journey that began with a senior-year internship that prepared him for the high-stakes logistics of supporting a championship team alongside global stars like Lionel Messi.

https://news.miami.edu/edu/stories/2026/01/spad-alumnus-inter-miami-mls-cup.html


Treasured football traditions

From throwing up the U to the singing of the alma mater, Monday’s national championship game will showcase some of Miami’s engaging rituals.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2026/01/canes-come-home-to-time-honored-traditions.html


Student Stories

New Canes are ecstatic to be on campus

More than 750 new undergraduate students arrived on the Coral Gables Campus this month and enjoyed a host of events as part of Spring Cane Kickoff.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2026/01/new-canes-are-ecstatic-to-be-on-campus.html


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.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2026/01/from-capstone-student-to-client.html


A look back at the Cotton Bowl

The Miami Hurricanes advanced to the College Football Playoff semifinal with a 24-14 victory over Ohio State. Relive the sights and sounds of a memorable New Year's Eve.


Student Stories

An inside look at the nurse extern experience

Senior Loriann Anderson shares insights from her unforgettable 10 weeks in a medical ICU.

https://news.miami.edu/sonhs/stories/2025/12/an-inside-look-at-the-nurse-extern-experience.html


Alumni Stories

Emmy awards for Frost School alumni

Two graduates of the Frost School of Music’s conducting program won regional Emmy awards.

https://news.miami.edu/frost/stories/2025/12/emmy-wins.html


Books for the holidays from alumni and friends

From accounts of creating the house of a lifetime or uniting a company around a culture of wow to spellbinding thrillers and great beach reads, alumni, students, and friends of the U have compelling stories to tell. This holiday season, give the gift of reading with these recent titles.

https://alumni.miami.edu/connect/alumni/books-for-the-holidays/index.html


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