Highlights
SPAD Alumnus / Inter Miami MLS Cup
University of Miami Sport Administration 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. The article highlights how his academic foundation at UM prepared him for the high-stakes logistics of supporting a championship team alongside global stars like Lionel Messi.
"VarsityGripz" Secures a Spot in NHL Innovation Competition Finals
Advancing through a rigorous campus selection process, the VarsityGripz team will receive mentorship from NHL and ESPN executives before pitching their vision in January 2026, highlighting UM’s culture of innovation and real-world impact.
Building healthy habits
What two University experts and a student-athlete want students to know about managing stress, taking care of themselves, and building a stronger sense of well-being.
Pushing the boundaries of human performance
New master's program blends engineering principles and kinesiology to prepare students for the unique opportunities in sports technology and equipment design.
Navy veteran seeks career pivot through online sport administration program
Hoping to pursue a career in the NFL, Sean Smith enrolled in the University’s online Master of Sport Administration program earlier this year. He is featured this month in a VFW Help the Hero scholarship campaign.
Taking student learning to new heights
Across the University of Miami, faculty members like Daniel Serravite, a kinesiology lecturer, are bringing virtual and augmented reality tools into their classes to offer students a cutting-edge learning experience.
How AI is transforming academic research
Several University of Miami experts share how they use artificial intelligence in their work.
TransformED in Action: SEHD's Family Weekend Connects and Inspires
From a cozy 'cafecito' with the Dean to a dynamic alumni panel, the School of Education and Human Development showcased its commitment to student success and community during the University of Miami's annual Family Weekend.
Founder of online master’s in data analytics program celebrates first graduating class, plans for future
Soyeon Ahn, senior vice dean for academic and faculty affairs and vice dean for research in the School of Education and Human Development, plans to bring her experience as a 2025-26 ACE Fellow to connect new industry leaders to the program and expand opportunities for students.
Celebrating literacy and making sense of data in the digital age
A University of Miami program empowers students by leveraging their own unique backgrounds and lived experience to better understand data in the era of algorithms and artificial intelligence.
New courses address critical areas in job market
The School of Education and Human Development will offer a new major and minor for sports medicine and counseling programs, beginning in the fall.
The History of the School of Education and Human Development
Established in 1929, the school began as a modest teacher education program and evolved into a comprehensive school offering programs designed to prepare future educators, researchers, and leaders in the fields of education, psychology, kinesiology, and research measurement.
Business intelligence manager levels up through UOnline’s master’s in data analytics
Kelvin Medina, one of the first graduates of the program, said he was looking to differentiate himself in a competitive job market before getting married in 2026.
Alumni return to alma mater to address spring graduates
Seven distinguished individuals—including notable University alumni—will take the stage during Spring 2025 Commencement exercises honoring baccalaureates, doctoral and master’s degree recipients, and law and medical graduates.
Miami's School of Education Champions Access Through Student Innovation
The University of Miami's School of Education and Human Development held its inaugural Simon Fellows Competition on March 27. During this pitch event, students presented their ideas for a new sports franchise before a panel of judges. The competition provided students with an opportunity to demonstrate their industry knowledge and practical skills in a professional setting.
