People and Community

Five teams of students each won $100,000 in support funding for their innovations at the second annual USTAAR pitch competition recently.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2025/student-innovators-garner-a-boost-of-support.html



Allan Herbert, longtime University philanthropist and former trustee, passes away

With a lifetime of generosity to the University of Miami, Herbert, along with his wife Patti, made significant investments in academics and student life through landmark gifts to the business school and state-of-the-art wellness center, among others.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2025/05/allan-herbert-longtime-university-philanthropist-and-former-trustee-passes-away.html

Allan Herbert, longtime University philanthropist and former trustee, passes away

With a lifetime of generosity to the University of Miami, Herbert, along with his wife Patti, made significant investments in academics and student life through landmark gifts to the business school and state-of-the-art wellness center, among others.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2025/05/allan-herbert-longtime-university-philanthropist-and-former-trustee-passes-away.html


Allan Herbert, longtime University philanthropist and former trustee, passes away

With a lifetime of generosity to the University of Miami, Herbert, along with his wife Patti, made significant investments in academics and student life through landmark gifts to the business school and state-of-the-art wellness center, among others.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2025/05/allan-herbert-longtime-university-philanthropist-and-former-trustee-passes-away.html

Allan Herbert, longtime University philanthropist and former trustee, passes away

With a lifetime of generosity to the University of Miami, Herbert, along with his wife Patti, made significant investments in academics and student life through landmark gifts to the business school and state-of-the-art wellness center, among others.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2025/05/allan-herbert-longtime-university-philanthropist-and-former-trustee-passes-away.html



Feeding the multitudes with the aid of nanotechnology

Shruti Choudhary, an aerosol scientist at the University of Miami College of Engineering, is developing the next generation of plant food—nanofertilizer, which would improve crop yields and nutritional value.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2025/05/feeding-the-multitudes-with-the-aid-of-nanotechnology.html

Feeding the multitudes with the aid of nanotechnology

Shruti Choudhary, an aerosol scientist at the University of Miami College of Engineering, is developing the next generation of plant food—nanofertilizer, which would improve crop yields and nutritional value.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2025/05/feeding-the-multitudes-with-the-aid-of-nanotechnology.html

Feeding the multitudes with the aid of nanotechnology

Shruti Choudhary, an aerosol scientist at the University of Miami College of Engineering, is developing the next generation of plant food—nanofertilizer, which would improve crop yields and nutritional value.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2025/05/feeding-the-multitudes-with-the-aid-of-nanotechnology.html



Exploring our changing South Florida landscape

A new grant from the Mellon Foundation is giving rise to a research project and set of courses that will explore Miami’s environmental history.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2025/05/exploring-our-changing-south-florida-landscape.html

Exploring our changing South Florida landscape

A new grant from the Mellon Foundation is giving rise to a research project and set of courses that will explore Miami’s environmental history.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2025/05/exploring-our-changing-south-florida-landscape.html


School of Law commencement inspires, excites, and vibrates

In a spirited celebration marking the pinnacle of its centennial festivities, the University of Miami School of Law awarded more than 400 law degrees on a perfect South Florida Saturday morning.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2025/05/school-of-law-commencement-inspires-excites-and-vibrates.html

School of Law commencement inspires, excites, and vibrates

In a spirited celebration marking the pinnacle of its centennial festivities, the University of Miami School of Law awarded more than 400 law degrees on a perfect South Florida Saturday morning.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2025/05/school-of-law-commencement-inspires-excites-and-vibrates.html


Undergraduate commencement exercises elicit emotion, memories

Three distinguished speakers, all alumni of the University, delivered speeches that called on the newly minted graduates to be resilient, solve problems, and show their swagger.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2025/05/undergraduate-commencement-exercises-elicit-emotion-memories.html

Undergraduate commencement exercises elicit emotion, memories

Three distinguished speakers, all alumni of the University, delivered speeches that called on the newly minted graduates to be resilient, solve problems, and show their swagger.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2025/05/undergraduate-commencement-exercises-elicit-emotion-memories.html



Graduate commencement ceremonies celebrate achievements, the future

Nearly 1,250 University of Miami students earned master’s and doctoral degrees on Thursday in two ceremonies that expounded on the value of research, scholarship, and helping others.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2025/05/graduate-commencement-ceremonies-celebrates-achievements-the-future.html


Understanding the effects of exercise

Juan Perez Pachon, a graduate of the School of Education and Human Development, has pursued his passion for human movement, exercise, and sports performance.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2025/05/understanding-the-effects-of-exercise.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




Architecture student gains real-world insight through coursework and mentorship

Jesper Brenner found motivation in his academics at the School of Architecture and the people he encountered throughout his undergraduate career.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2025/05/architecture-student-gains-real-world-insight-through-coursework-mentorship.html

Architecture student gains real-world insight through coursework and mentorship

Jesper Brenner found motivation in his academics at the School of Architecture and the people he encountered throughout his undergraduate career.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2025/05/architecture-student-gains-real-world-insight-through-coursework-mentorship.html


University shaped student's journey

Isabella Speziani, an avid Canes fan, plans to uphold her Miami pride in her future endeavors.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2025/05/university-shaped-students-journey.html

University shaped student's journey

Isabella Speziani, an avid Canes fan, plans to uphold her Miami pride in her future endeavors.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2025/05/university-shaped-students-journey.html



University lit the way for student’s future

Meghan Sullivan's journey at the University of Miami shaped her passion for health care marketing and communications through hands-on experience, strong relationships, and memories.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2025/05/university-lit-the-way-for-students-future.html


University lit the way for student’s future

Meghan Sullivan's journey at the University of Miami shaped her passion for health care marketing and communications through hands-on experience, strong relationships, and memories.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2025/05/university-lit-the-way-for-students-future.html


Graduate succeeded by mastering interdisciplinary work

Anika Engel is drawn to the health field but also loves writing and public affairs.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2025/05/graduate-succeeded-by-mastering-interdisciplinary-work.html

Graduate succeeded by mastering interdisciplinary work

Anika Engel is drawn to the health field but also loves writing and public affairs.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2025/05/graduate-succeeded-by-mastering-interdisciplinary-work.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


Alumni mentors can help students thrive

A program pairing alumni with students through the Toppel Career Center helped Rosenstiel School senior Juliana Bevacqua and a few others find jobs this spring.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2025/05/alumni-mentors-help-students-thriveindex.html

Alumni mentors can help students thrive

A program pairing alumni with students through the Toppel Career Center helped Rosenstiel School senior Juliana Bevacqua and a few others find jobs this spring.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2025/05/alumni-mentors-help-students-thriveindex.html



Special Report: Commencement 2025

Commencement will take place from May 8 through May 10, with seven ceremonies planned to celebrate more than 4,900 new graduates from the University of Miami. Get more details about the events, read about the special guest speakers, and follow for updated coverage and profiles of some of the graduating students.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2025/05/special-report-commencement-2025.html

Special Report: Commencement 2025

Commencement will take place from May 8 through May 10, with seven ceremonies planned to celebrate more than 4,900 new graduates from the University of Miami. Get more details about the events, read about the special guest speakers, and follow for updated coverage and profiles of some of the graduating students.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2025/05/special-report-commencement-2025.html


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