A new scholarship at the University of Miami Patti and Allan Herbert Business School will carry on the legacy of Cameron Moore, a beloved student who would have walked across the commencement stage this semester to receive his M.B.A.
Moore’s time at the University of Miami reflected who he was: deeply connected to the campus, drawn to nature, and a steady, uplifting presence among his classmates. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Miami’s Rosenstiel School of Marine, Earth, and Atmospheric Science in 2019, double-majoring in geological sciences and ecosystem science and policy. Five years later, he returned to the university to pursue his M.B.A. at Miami Herbert. Those who knew him say his devotion to the university ran deep. UM was more than a school; it was a second home.
“Cameron came back to the ‘U’ because he wanted to create something meaningful in the world, and he did,” said Ronald Manning, Cameron’s best friend and classmate. He impacted our entire cohort, every teacher, staff, and anyone he met around campus, a campus and school which he absolutely adored.”
Moore served as the vice president of the Graduate Business Student Association (GBSA), where he coordinated mentorship initiatives, fostered collaboration between student cohorts, and worked alongside faculty and administrators to strengthen the M.B.A. program's sense of community.
“We spent sunup to sundown together on campus most days. Some late nights, we would plan out GBSA functions, like what networking events could get our classmates the most jobs, or the end-of-year gala, to celebrate all our hard work,” said Manning, who served on the GBSA Executive Board alongside Cameron. “Other nights we’d go through how long it would take to create a business from ideation to MVP (minimum viable product), just to see if we could do it. That was Cam. Whatever your wildest dreams were, he made them feel possible and was going to help you accomplish them.”
From left to right, Ezekiel Nuñez (Ziggy), Ronald Manning, Kaylee Polley, Cameron Moore, Martina Banga, and Danielle Dvorkin study in the Alma Jennings and Carlos & Rosa De la Cruz Study Center in the Spring 2025 semester.
His parents, Andrea and Rich Moore, established the Cameron M. Moore Memorial Endowed Business Scholarship in his memory to provide annual scholarships for Double Canes, graduate students at Miami Herbert who also earned their undergraduate degree at the University of Miami.
"Cameron loved this place–the university, the business school, the geology department, the arboretum, and especially the friendships he made here," said Rich Moore, Cameron's father. "He was so proud of becoming a Double Cane. This scholarship is intended to keep his spirit alive here while sharing his love for this school and helping other Double Canes pursue their dreams and do good things for the planet for years to come, which is what Cam always wanted to do."
"Cameron declared the University of Miami as his dream school when he was in 10th grade, sight unseen, quite a statement from someone who had grown up in Northern California,” said Andrea Moore, Cameron’s mother. His dream became a reality when he joined the graduating class of 2019, and it expanded further when he returned several years later to attend Miami Herbert Business School. His love for the university and his passion for the university community were all-encompassing.”
Rooted in Moore's lifelong appreciation for the environment, the scholarship will support graduate students pursuing studies or initiatives in sustainability and ethical business practices. Moore was known for his work mapping the Gifford Arboretum and for encouraging friends, classmates, and colleagues to share in his love of the outdoors.
“He was so proud to be a Cane and thrilled with the idea of becoming a Double Cane. It is with this in mind that we created the endowed scholarship in his honor. It is our way of ensuring his love of the University of Miami will forever be a part of this legacy," she said.
