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Showcasing opportunities, celebrating generosity
Scholarship donors and recipients gathered at the 2026 Scholarship Donor Celebration to share stories that celebrate the powerful connection between donor generosity and student opportunity.
Dolphins Cancer Challenge XVI surpasses $100 million for Sylvester
The community‑powered event marks a historic fundraising milestone for Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, fueling breakthrough research, patient care and hope for cancer survivors.
Opening doors for female student-athletes
Longtime University of Miami Athletics supporter Sandra “Sandy” Schultz has made a planned gift to establish the Sandra Schultz and Georgia Tasker Endowed Scholarship for Women’s Basketball.
Planting roots, building futures
For the Delp and Martin families, fostering connections with University of Miami athletics meant making significant commitments they hope will enhance the lives of Hurricanes student-athletes and coaches for years to come.
Donation supports Miami baseball facilities
George and Caralleen Kitchens have made a generous gift to the Hurricanes baseball program, which supports the expansion and enhancement of facilities at Alex Rodriguez Park at Mark Light Field.
University of Miami School of Law receives endowed gift from Sidley Austin Foundation
Endowment will annually honor top constitutional law students, cultivating future leaders in a key legal discipline.
Gift from Citadel founder and CEO Kenneth C. Griffin to bring eminent gastroenterologist to Miller School and UHealth
The $10 million donation will enable Dr. Field F. Willingham to advance the growth of a division focused on innovation, research and training, building on Griffin’s prior support for UHealth.
The impact and legacy of a master teacher
Eveleen Lorton lived a life of service to teachers, higher education, and the University of Miami, establishing an endowed faculty chair that adds to her incredible legacy.
Law alumnus aims to expand access to legal careers
Motivated by his own journey as an international law student, University of Miami alumnus Alexander Reus has committed to funding scholarships and paid internships that help LL.M. students gain critical U.S. legal experience and launch their careers.
The next era of cancer research
Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center’s Kenneth C. Griffin Cancer Research Building is transforming cancer care and research in South Florida.
Dipen J. Parekh, M.D., honored as inaugural Magnier Endowed Chair in Urology
UHealth—University of Miami Health System CEO Dr. Dipen J. Parekh was awarded the Magnier Endowed Chair in Urology, one of the highest honors in academic medicine.
Two visionary scientists honored with endowed chairs by the Diabetes Research Institute Foundation
Dr. Juan Dominguez‑Bendala and Dr. Dirk Homann were recognized for their pioneering type 1 diabetes research.
