Law and Politics

Alumni couple and Hurricane parents Arlene and Wayne Chaplin have long supported their alma mater. Now, they have cemented their legacy with gifts to Miami Herbert Business School and the School of Law.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2025/05/a-hurricane-family-continues-to-give-back.html



A trailblazing leader

First-generation law student Andrew Co leaves a lasting impact at the U by establishing a new mentorship program, championing Asian American law students, and giving back to the broader community, at home and abroad.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2025/05/a-trailblazing-leader.html

A trailblazing leader

First-generation law student Andrew Co leaves a lasting impact at the U by establishing a new mentorship program, championing Asian American law students, and giving back to the broader community, at home and abroad.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2025/05/a-trailblazing-leader.html


A trailblazing leader

First-generation law student Andrew Co leaves a lasting impact at the U by establishing a new mentorship program, championing Asian American law students, and giving back to the broader community, at home and abroad.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2025/05/a-trailblazing-leader.html

A trailblazing leader

First-generation law student Andrew Co leaves a lasting impact at the U by establishing a new mentorship program, championing Asian American law students, and giving back to the broader community, at home and abroad.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2025/05/a-trailblazing-leader.html



A promise fulfilled

With a newly minted degree from the School of Law, Rashawn Cobourne, who worked as a personal trainer while learning the finer points of the law, hopes to serve and uplift his community.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2025/05/a-promise-fulfilled.html

A promise fulfilled

With a newly minted degree from the School of Law, Rashawn Cobourne, who worked as a personal trainer while learning the finer points of the law, hopes to serve and uplift his community.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2025/05/a-promise-fulfilled.html

A promise fulfilled

With a newly minted degree from the School of Law, Rashawn Cobourne, who worked as a personal trainer while learning the finer points of the law, hopes to serve and uplift his community.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2025/05/a-promise-fulfilled.html



Alumnus reflects on leadership, networking, and giving back

Joseph Bogosian, an alumnus of the University of Miami School of Law, shares how his school experience shaped his career and why he’s investing in the future of student leaders.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2025/04/alumnus-reflects-on-leadership-networking-and-giving-back.html

Alumnus reflects on leadership, networking, and giving back

Joseph Bogosian, an alumnus of the University of Miami School of Law, shares how his school experience shaped his career and why he’s investing in the future of student leaders.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2025/04/alumnus-reflects-on-leadership-networking-and-giving-back.html


Recognizing faculty excellence across campus

The annual Provost’s Awards Ceremony honored the work of University of Miami faculty and staff members using innovative techniques in class, as well as through their research and scholarship.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2025/04/recognizing-faculty-excellence-across-campus.html

Recognizing faculty excellence across campus

The annual Provost’s Awards Ceremony honored the work of University of Miami faculty and staff members using innovative techniques in class, as well as through their research and scholarship.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2025/04/recognizing-faculty-excellence-across-campus.html


Snails, the Constitution, and the role of jurists

In a fireside chat on the University of Miami campus, former Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer discussed constitutional interpretation and the challenges appellate courts often face in elucidating the document.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2025/02/escargots-the-constitution-and-the-role-of-jurists.html

Snails, the Constitution, and the role of jurists

In a fireside chat on the University of Miami campus, former Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer discussed constitutional interpretation and the challenges appellate courts often face in elucidating the document.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2025/02/escargots-the-constitution-and-the-role-of-jurists.html



Rubio takes the helm as US secretary of state

The University of Miami School of Law alumnus will lead an agency charged with negotiating treaties, representing the U.S. at the United Nations, and protecting U.S. citizens abroad.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2025/01/rubio-takes-the-helm-as-us-secretary-of-state.html


Alumnus Marco Rubio nominated for secretary of state

The Florida senator, who is a graduate of the University of Miami School of Law, would bring decades of foreign policy experience to the role.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2024/11/alumnus-marco-rubio-nominated-for-secretary-of-state.html


‘I grew up fast in the Army’

John Gale—veteran, judge, and University of Miami alumnus—credits his Army experience with shaping his decades-long career as a reform-minded administrative law judge.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2024/11/i-grew-up-fast-in-the-army.html




Students lean toward collaboration and civic discourse

The University’s Civic Synergy program teaches the skills of civic deliberation that bridge divisive divides and spur policy progress.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2024/10/students-lean-toward-collaboration-and-civic-discourse.html

Students lean toward collaboration and civic discourse

The University’s Civic Synergy program teaches the skills of civic deliberation that bridge divisive divides and spur policy progress.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2024/10/students-lean-toward-collaboration-and-civic-discourse.html


What makes a criminal?

A University of Miami criminology class, taught by professor Alex Piquero, seeks to find the answer.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2024/09/what-makes-a-criminal.html

What makes a criminal?

A University of Miami criminology class, taught by professor Alex Piquero, seeks to find the answer.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2024/09/what-makes-a-criminal.html



Access resources ahead of Election Day

Learn more about how to check your voter registration status and be prepared before the upcoming election.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2024/09/access-resources-ahead-of-election-day.html


Access resources ahead of Election Day

Learn more about how to check your voter registration status and be prepared before the upcoming election.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2024/09/access-resources-ahead-of-election-day.html


Ketanji Brown Jackson comes home

The first Black woman to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court, Justice Jackson delivered a stirring fireside chat that inspired hundreds of University of Miami School of Law students, as well as other guests.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2024/09/ketanji-brown-jackson-comes-home.html

Ketanji Brown Jackson comes home

The first Black woman to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court, Justice Jackson delivered a stirring fireside chat that inspired hundreds of University of Miami School of Law students, as well as other guests.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2024/09/ketanji-brown-jackson-comes-home.html



Student Government: President brings a global perspective to his post

Roy Carrillo Zamora, who is focused on a career in the international sphere, attributes his calling to leadership and the values that guide him to his home country of Costa Rica.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2024/08/student-government-president-brings-a-global-perspective-to-his-post.html

Student Government: President brings a global perspective to his post

Roy Carrillo Zamora, who is focused on a career in the international sphere, attributes his calling to leadership and the values that guide him to his home country of Costa Rica.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2024/08/student-government-president-brings-a-global-perspective-to-his-post.html


Student Government: Vice President is building bridges

Josh Abel sharpened his leadership skills as the president of a campus fraternity, and now he is focused on nurturing the next generation of student leadership.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2024/08/student-government-vice-president-is-building-bridges.html

Student Government: Vice President is building bridges

Josh Abel sharpened his leadership skills as the president of a campus fraternity, and now he is focused on nurturing the next generation of student leadership.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2024/08/student-government-vice-president-is-building-bridges.html



Student Government: Treasurer to foster financial competency

Zoe Mutombo has honed her own budget-management skills while at the University and is focused on improving training so that all student organizations are empowered to access available funding for events.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2024/08/student-government-treasurer-to-foster-financial-competency.html

Student Government: Treasurer to foster financial competency

Zoe Mutombo has honed her own budget-management skills while at the University and is focused on improving training so that all student organizations are empowered to access available funding for events.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2024/08/student-government-treasurer-to-foster-financial-competency.html


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