Veteran Stories
Honoring and celebrating ’Canes veterans
The University of Miami is recognized as one of the top universities for supporting alumni, students, faculty, and staff who serve their country.
This Veterans' Day, we honor 'Canes who serve
This November marks the centennial of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. In honor of this landmark Veterans’ Day, we spotlight alumni who have served their country.
From special ops to the COVID front lines
After 21 years in the U.S. Army, Taylor Skelton, B.S.N. ’20, graduated from the University of Miami School of Nursing and Health Studies and became a critical care nurse in a COVID-19 unit.
A life well lived
World War II veteran Simon Zayon, B.B.A. ’52, reflects on his time in the U.S. Navy.
Finding hope, and healing, through service
Former University of Miami Veteran Student Organization President Derek Auguste, B.A. ’20, finds healing through service.
ROTC alumna finds her calling in family law
A former communications systems analyst in the U.S. Air Force, Afi Johnson-Parris, B.B.A. ’94, helps others through family and veterans’ disability law.
