Alumni
One Book, One U shares poignant stories
University of Miami alumna Daisy Hernández is the author of the book “The Kissing Bug: A True Story of a Family, an Insect, and a Nation’s Neglect of a Deadly Disease.”
Alumnus brings new meaning to purpose-driven entrepreneurship
Born in the Democratic Republic of Congo and inspired by a Congolese Nobel laureate, Milain Fayulu, B.A. ’15, channels his entrepreneurial skills into helping his country heal and move forward from the devastation of armed conflict.
Spinning his wheels in pursuit of ‘medals and gold’
Wheelchair rugby reignited Lee Fredette’s passion for life, and now the University of Miami alumnus is heading for Paris—and his third Paralympics—in hopes of winning gold with Team USA.
From chemistry major to Forbes list
University of Miami alumnus Sam Peurifoy used his degrees in math and chemistry to launch a successful career in venture capital.
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.
Celebrating thirty years of creative writing
The University of Miami’s Master of Fine Arts in creative writing program will mark its 30th anniversary with a series of literary events.
Studying the impacts of housing policies on political beliefs
Assistant Professor Haoluan Wang compared historical maps with current Miami-Dade County voter registration data to research the effects of redlining on political party affiliation.
Alumna awards television’s finest at the 2024 Emmys
Geethika Kataru, a recent graduate who made quite the appearance at this year’s Emmy Awards, is officially making a name for herself in the entertainment industry.
Aerospace Studies launches new flight training technology
Air Force ROTC acquires new flight simulator to prepare cadets for military careers as pilots.
The magic of mentoring
January is National Mentoring Month. University of Miami alumni share how the Toppel Career Center’s Cane2Cane: Career & Mentorship Network has made a difference in their personal and professional lives.
Efforts to increase women’s participation in STEM majors paying dividends
A College of Arts and Sciences first-year student shares her journey to study mathematics and credits the program that guided her there.
