Your time at the University of Miami may begin on campus, but your connection to the U can last a lifetime. Through the University of Miami Alumni Association, graduates can tap into a global community of Canes—and opportunities to connect, grow, explore, and give back at every stage of life.
Over the past year alone, Canes Communities hosted 569 events in 31 cities in the United States, bringing together more than 24,000 alumni. Canes gathered at the Miami Open, the Cotton Bowl, the Smithsonian and even Yankee Stadium.
Adam Weiss, B.B.A. ’03, president of an office technology and IT company, enlisted the help of the New York Canes Community to serve a greater purpose.
“My goal as president is to build a scholarship endowment for deserving students from the Northeast to attend the University of Miami, to show them what it means to be a part of the family,” Weiss explained.
Recently, New York Canes hosted football legends and former Hurricanes D.J. Williams, Bernie Kosar, Mike Rumph and Leon Williams to speak to the strength of the Cane community.
“The day’s event didn’t just raise funds; it also strengthened relationships, created new ones, and laid the foundation for something that can have a lasting impact for years to come,” he said.
For Tiyah Snell, B.S.C. ’22, a digital strategist who has worked with leading tech and e-commerce brands, creating an environment where connection felt effortless and rewarding became one of her top priorities as Boston Canes Community president. The group now hosts pickleball socials and holiday parties in addition to its networking events.
“For our biggest event of the spring, Canes Connect, we wanted alumni at every career stage to be able to network directly with industry leaders in a low-stakes environment, and to leave with tangible takeaways to support their career journeys,” she said. “Since Canes care for Canes, what better place to look than to fellow alumni?”
When Ted Delcima, J.D. ’21, a managing associate at one of the world’s largest law firms, wanted to find ways to get involved, he turned to the Miami Canes Community. Today, he serves as its president, hosting high-achieving Canes in a welcoming, engaging atmosphere and providing opportunities to connect with new and old friends.
“No matter where you are in your career or what lies ahead, the strength of your network can become one of your greatest professional assets,” Delcima said. “What makes this organization special is the passion and generosity of its members, and I’m excited to continue to expand our impact and bring more Canes together.”
Marissa Condello, B.S.C. ’11, a business strategist and immediate past president of the Orlando Canes Community, said the most popular events were entrepreneurial panels, networking nights, and service projects. Each football watch party attracted more than 100 alumni and friends to cheer on the Hurricanes during their run to the College Football Playoff National Championship final.
“We recently held a service project with Second Harvest Food Bank, sorting and donating food that will literally feed our community,” she said. “We learned that food banks are especially important during summer break, when children may not have easy access to healthy meals typically provided through their school systems.”
“Where you build community, Canes will come,” Condello said. “And a huge thanks to our volunteer leaders who make it all happen!”
“What makes this organization special is the passion and generosity of its members,” Delcima said. “I’m excited to continue to bring more Canes together and expand our impact.”
“Together, we can build one of the strongest and most engaged alumni communities in the country,” Weiss said.
“Community-building has been, and will always be, the goal with the Boston Canes Community,” Snell said. “Let’s keep finding ways to meet the needs of our community, together.”
For alumni like Jason Starr, the Alumni Association offers even opportunities to build community and bring Canes together in meaningful ways. The Human Rights Campaign attorney sits as president of the University of Miami Black Alumni Society (UMBAS), which fosters deeper engagement across Canes Communities and Alumni Association initiatives while celebrating the continued legacy of Black life at the University. Starr recently made University history by hosting the largest gathering of Black alumni on record at the 2025 Centennial Homecoming.
“The Black Alumni Society invites reflection into the moments that defined our experience as students and gives us the opportunity to gather and celebrate across generations with built-in engagement with student groups, University departments, and fellow alumni,” Starr said. “UMBAS takes great pride in our innovation and audacity in programming and engagement to support alumni in building community and legacy.”
Canes Communities are the heart of the University of Miami’s alumni network, connecting Canes at every stage of life through shared interests, professional opportunities, service, cultural connections and a shared passion for the U.
For more information or to find ways to get involved, visit the Alumni Association on social media, check out upcoming events or find a Cane Community near you.
