School of Nursing and Health Studies | News & Events | University of Miami
Celebrating a new era
Four student speakers, 17 awards, and 315 newly minted Canes made for memorable graduation events hosted by the School of Nursing and Health Studies at one iconic Miami venue.
From New York roots to Miami medicine
Class of 2026 student speaker Adriana Mastrangelo, B.S.H.S. ’26, reflects on the life-changing experiences that steered her to her future as an oncologist.
The world is her laboratory
#CaneGrad Elayna Bassuk, B.S.P.H. ’26, is charting an extraordinary path to public health excellence, from studying youth empowerment in Tanzania and transcultural health in Madrid to supporting cancer research with global drugmaker Merck.
Landing his dream job
Dylan Buchanan, B.S.N. ’26, will start his professional nursing career in a cardiovascular intensive care unit.
With faculty support, student talents eMerge
Nurse anesthesia third-years Christopher Lay and Emma Mullen present their gastric ultrasound research at eMerge Americas 2026, a three-day global tech event in Miami.
Virtual reality and visual arts aid health care
Nurse anesthesia students and faculty are exploring a potentially winning combo for experiential learning with support from the NIH.
Tenure talk and more
Three Ph.D. Canes describe their trajectories in research and education as nurses thriving in academia.
University of Miami nursing rises to new heights in U.S. News rankings
M.S.N. and D.N.P. programs earn top-tier status nationwide, with D.N.P. surging 15 spots to a historic high.
Celebrating National Public Health Week 2026
The University community is invited to explore more than a dozen health-focused events spanning six days and two campuses.
AI Thought Leader
Emerging AI technologies drive innovation and impact at the School of Nursing and Health Studies.
‘Teaching is part of me’
The 2026 Faculty Senate Outstanding Teaching Award goes to Beatriz “Betty” Valdes, School of Nursing and Health Studies associate professor of clinical, for her transformative impact on the nursing workforce of the future.
Prize-winning research
Doctoral nursing students show scientific prowess at University of Miami’s Annual Graduate and Postdoctoral Research Symposium.
