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Emily Rodriguez accepted an Event Coordinator position with the Florida Panthers this spring. The connection that made it possible started in a classroom.

https://news.miami.edu/edu/stories/2026/04/sports-administration-program-pipeline-to-industry-careers.html



Kinesiology and Sports Sciences

Lessons from sports leaders

Participants at the 11th annual Global Sport Industry Conference got a chance to hear from top leaders working in major sports, both locally and nationally.

https://news.miami.edu/edu/stories/2026/04/lessons-from-sports-leaders.html


Education and Human Development

Nation’s First Executive Doctorate in Sport Science and Data Analytics Launches Fall 2026

Designed for working professionals, this pioneering program transforms complex performance data into real-world strategies that drive athletic success.

https://news.miami.edu/edu/stories/2026/04/university-of-miami-launches-nations-first-executive-doctoral-program-in-sport-science-and-data-analytics.html




Education and Human Development

SEHD's Dr. Miriam Kassenoff Featured in New Holocaust Memorial Miami Beach Education Center

https://news.miami.edu/edu/stories/2026/03/sehds-dr-miriam-kassenoff-featured-in-new-holocaust-memorial-miami-beach-education-center.html



Education and Human Development

SEHD Spotlight: Wei Xiong Earns International Recognition for Groundbreaking Women’s Vascular Health Study

https://news.miami.edu/edu/stories/2026/03/sehd-spotlight-wei-xiong-earns-international-recognition-for-groundbreaking-womens-vascular-health-study.html


Educational and Psychological Studies

Students get a boost to expand their businesses

The third annual USTAAR Pitch Competition awarded $100,000 each to five promising student teams for their ingenious startup ideas and potential.

https://news.miami.edu/edu/stories/2026/04/students-get-a-boost-to-expand-their-businessesindex.html


Education and Human Development

Kaitlyn Casanas Receives Special Olympics Miami Community Impact Award

Doctoral candidate Kaitlyn Casanas wins the Special Olympics Miami Community Impact Award for creating inclusive spaces where students with disabilities thrive beyond the classroom.

https://news.miami.edu/edu/stories/2026/04/kaitlyn-casanas-receives-special-olympics-miami-community-impact-award.html


Education and Human Development

New Research Offers Simpler Path to Concussion Clearance for Athletes

New research offers a simpler, equipment-free path to concussion clearance, helping athletes return to play safely.

https://news.miami.edu/edu/stories/2026/03/new-research-offers-simpler-path-to-concussion-clearance-for-athletes.html


Education and Human Development

Monique Mahabir – Safe Haven Elder Care Initiative

Doctoral candidate Monique Mahabir launches the Safe Haven Elder Care Initiative to empower older adults and caregivers in Trinidad and Tobago.

https://news.miami.edu/edu/stories/2026/03/monique-mahabir-safe-haven-elder-care-initiative.html


Education and Human Development

Student Spotlight: Jada Garnett on Interdisciplinary Collaboration and Community Impact

Student Jada Garnett champions youth mental health through interdisciplinary collaboration and community impact.

https://news.miami.edu/edu/stories/2026/03/student-spotlight-jada-garnett-on-interdisciplinary-collaboration-and-community-impact.html


Education and Human Development

From Coral Gables to the Big Leagues: How One 'Cane is Changing the Game

A University of Miami alum changes the game by bringing sports analytics expertise to Major League Baseball.

https://news.miami.edu/edu/stories/2026/03/from-coral-gables-to-the-big-leagues-how-one-cane-is-changing-the-game.html


Education and Human Development

Research Spotlight: Dr. Aaron Sinnott Co-Authors Groundbreaking Concussion Guidelines for Performing Artists

Dr. Aaron Sinnott co-authors groundbreaking guidelines to simplify concussion clearance for athletes using equipment-free protocols.

https://news.miami.edu/edu/stories/2026/03/research-spotlight-dr-aaron-sinnott-co-authors-groundbreaking-concussion-guidelines-for-performing-artists.html


Education and Human Development

Leagues Ahead: Brandon Schoenwether Leverages AI and Motion Capture for Career with Detroit Tigers

PhD graduate Brandon Schoenwether leverages AI and motion capture to land a biomechanist role with the Detroit Tigers.

https://news.miami.edu/edu/stories/2026/03/leagues-ahead-brandon-schoenwether-leverages-ai-and-motion-capture-for-career-with-detroit-tigers.html


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