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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.
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.
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.
Student Spotlight: Jada Garnett on Interdisciplinary Collaboration and Community Impact
Student Jada Garnett champions youth mental health through interdisciplinary collaboration and community impact.
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.
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.
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.
Scientist studies AI as a ‘learning buddy’
Wanli Xing, a learning scientist at the University of Miami, explores the symbiotic nature of artificial intelligence in education—how AI helps students and how students help AI—in his quest to improve educational outcomes.
Double alumna drives strategy and philanthropy in sports and entertainment
Armica Nabaa is CEO of ATB Sports and Entertainment Group, which provides management services for professional athletes and entertainers, including philanthropy, business and lifestyle management, and brand management. She earned her M.S. in Education, Sport Administration online in 2017 and returned to complete her Doctor of Education, Applied Learning Sciences in 2025.
Improving the world, one idea at a time
During a conference focused on humanizing artificial intelligence, six student teams from the School of Education and Human Development pitched business ideas aimed at helping pave a better future for today’s youth.
Mark Fletcher’s Journey of Leadership, Faith, and Academic Excellence
For University of Miami running back Mark Fletcher, the end zone is just one platform among many.
Discovering the benefits of a plant-based diet
The scientific evidence behind plant-forward nutrition took center stage last week as two guest speakers led a lunch-and-learn at the University organized by the Plant-Based Canes.
