People and Community

Maurice Manswell, a recent University graduate and startup CEO, and his team advanced to the finals of a marketing competition after pitching their product to the NHL.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2026/01/startup-founder-scores-with-the-nhl.html


University of Miami alumnus embarks on ‘the honor of a lifetime’

Bernardo “Bernie” Navarro, the new U.S. ambassador to Peru, credits a stranger’s kindness with opening the door to his University of Miami education, laying the foundation for his successful career.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2026/01/university-of-miami-alumnus-embarks-on-the-honor-of-a-lifetime.html

University of Miami alumnus embarks on ‘the honor of a lifetime’

Bernardo “Bernie” Navarro, the new U.S. ambassador to Peru, credits a stranger’s kindness with opening the door to his University of Miami education, laying the foundation for his successful career.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2026/01/university-of-miami-alumnus-embarks-on-the-honor-of-a-lifetime.html

University of Miami alumnus embarks on ‘the honor of a lifetime’

Bernardo “Bernie” Navarro, the new U.S. ambassador to Peru, credits a stranger’s kindness with opening the door to his University of Miami education, laying the foundation for his successful career.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2026/01/university-of-miami-alumnus-embarks-on-the-honor-of-a-lifetime.html

University of Miami alumnus embarks on ‘the honor of a lifetime’

Bernardo “Bernie” Navarro, the new U.S. ambassador to Peru, credits a stranger’s kindness with opening the door to his University of Miami education, laying the foundation for his successful career.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2026/01/university-of-miami-alumnus-embarks-on-the-honor-of-a-lifetime.html


Want to create something? Join UMaker

The UMaker club, based at the College of Engineering, helps students learn to create working prototypes of their latest ideas.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2026/01/want-to-create-something-join-umaker.html

Want to create something? Join UMaker

The UMaker club, based at the College of Engineering, helps students learn to create working prototypes of their latest ideas.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2026/01/want-to-create-something-join-umaker.html

Want to create something? Join UMaker

The UMaker club, based at the College of Engineering, helps students learn to create working prototypes of their latest ideas.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2026/01/want-to-create-something-join-umaker.html


Why water matters

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2026/01/why-water-matters.html

Why water matters

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2026/01/why-water-matters.html


Celebrating a historic postseason run

Thousands of fans from the University community gathered inside the Watsco Center Monday for a massive watch party to support the Hurricanes in the national championship game.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2026/01/celebrating-a-historic-postseason-run.html

Celebrating a historic postseason run

Thousands of fans from the University community gathered inside the Watsco Center Monday for a massive watch party to support the Hurricanes in the national championship game.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2026/01/celebrating-a-historic-postseason-run.html


Dispatches from the National Championship

Follow the sights and sounds through our dispatches of what's happening in and around Miami as the Hurricanes compete for a national championship against Indiana in the College Football Playoff.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2026/01/dispatches-from-the-national-championship.html

Dispatches from the National Championship

Follow the sights and sounds through our dispatches of what's happening in and around Miami as the Hurricanes compete for a national championship against Indiana in the College Football Playoff.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2026/01/dispatches-from-the-national-championship.html


Summer programs offer students new perspectives

There are 19 unique faculty-led study abroad programs offered this summer, and many are new. Students have just a few weeks left to apply.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2026/01/summer-programs-offer-students-new-perspectives.html


Going home: Hurricanes vie for national title on their home field

When Miami takes on the Indiana Hoosiers at Hard Rock Stadium on Monday, it won’t be the first time the Hurricanes have played for the national championship on their home turf.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2026/01/going-home-hurricanes-vie-for-national-title-on-their-home-field.html


2026 College Football Playoff National Championship events

A slate of events leading up to the 2026 College Football Playoff National Championship kicks off on Friday, Jan. 16, culminating in Monday night’s title game between Miami and Indiana at 7:30 p.m. at Hard Rock Stadium. The game will be broadcast on ESPN.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2026/01/2026-college-football-playoff-national-championship-events.html



Treasured football traditions

From throwing up the U to the singing of the alma mater, Monday’s national championship game will showcase some of Miami’s engaging rituals.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2026/01/canes-come-home-to-time-honored-traditions.html

Treasured football traditions

From throwing up the U to the singing of the alma mater, Monday’s national championship game will showcase some of Miami’s engaging rituals.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2026/01/canes-come-home-to-time-honored-traditions.html


Gearing up for the big game

Students, staff members, and community fans are flooding the Campus Store and other Hurricanes gear locations to stock up on orange and green merch.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2026/01/gearing-up-for-the-big-game.html

Gearing up for the big game

Students, staff members, and community fans are flooding the Campus Store and other Hurricanes gear locations to stock up on orange and green merch.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2026/01/gearing-up-for-the-big-game.html



Putting the spring back in older adults

At the University of Miami’s Max Orovitz Laboratory, 38 older adults took part in a strength training exercise study aimed at restoring elasticity and mobility lost to aging.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2026/01/putting-the-spring-back-in-older-adults.html

Putting the spring back in older adults

At the University of Miami’s Max Orovitz Laboratory, 38 older adults took part in a strength training exercise study aimed at restoring elasticity and mobility lost to aging.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2026/01/putting-the-spring-back-in-older-adults.html


Your guide to the arts, humanities

Explore the University’s arts and humanities programs and events, including musical performances, cutting-edge theatrical premieres, thought-provoking lectures, author readings, art exhibitions, and film screenings.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2026/01/university-of-miami-arts-guide.html

Your guide to the arts, humanities

Explore the University’s arts and humanities programs and events, including musical performances, cutting-edge theatrical premieres, thought-provoking lectures, author readings, art exhibitions, and film screenings.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2026/01/university-of-miami-arts-guide.html



New Canes are ecstatic to be on campus

More than 750 new undergraduate students arrived on the Coral Gables Campus last week and enjoyed a host of events as part of Spring Cane Kickoff.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2026/01/new-canes-are-ecstatic-to-be-on-campus.html

New Canes are ecstatic to be on campus

More than 750 new undergraduate students arrived on the Coral Gables Campus last week and enjoyed a host of events as part of Spring Cane Kickoff.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2026/01/new-canes-are-ecstatic-to-be-on-campus.html


A victory for all ages

Students and parents attending spring orientation celebrated the Canes Fiesta Bowl win inside the Rathskeller at a lively and nerve-wracking watch party.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2026/01/victory-for-all-ages.html

A victory for all ages

Students and parents attending spring orientation celebrated the Canes Fiesta Bowl win inside the Rathskeller at a lively and nerve-wracking watch party.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2026/01/victory-for-all-ages.html


Fine arts festival connects, supports local community

The University of Miami will host the 75th Annual Beaux Arts Festival of Art—a free, family-friendly outdoor event showcasing museum-quality fine art—at the Coral Gables Campus on Jan. 17-18.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2026/01/beaux-arts-festival-of-art-2026.html

Fine arts festival connects, supports local community

The University of Miami will host the 75th Annual Beaux Arts Festival of Art—a free, family-friendly outdoor event showcasing museum-quality fine art—at the Coral Gables Campus on Jan. 17-18.

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2026/01/beaux-arts-festival-of-art-2026.html


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