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Commencement Highlights
May 10, 2025: Miller School of Medicine celebrates new physicians — The Class of 2025 medical students celebrated their commencement Saturday at the Watsco Center.
May 10, 2025: 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.
May 9, 2025: Undergraduate commencement exercises elicit emotions, 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.
May 9, 2025: Student-athletes earn degrees at spring commencement — Seventy-two student-athletes earned graduate or undergraduate degrees during ceremonies this week.
May 8, 2025: 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.
May 8, 2025: Senior Mwambo celebrates Black graduates in style — The annual celebration gives a nod to African heritage, and inspires students to thrive in their next steps after the University of Miami.
May 6, 2025: A multitude of experiences propels new graduates forward — The first graduates of the new, accelerated Innovation, Technology, and Design degree program wrapped up their studies this week.
April 28, 2025: Alumni return to alma mater to address spring graduates — Seven distinguished individuals—including notable University alumni—will take the stage during Spring 2025 Commencement exercises honoring baccalaureates, doctoral and master’s degree recipients, and law and medical graduates.
March 21, 2025: The envelopes, please: Match Day 2025 — The Miller School of Medicine Class of 2025 earned a 100 percent placement rate at Match Day 2025, with 198 students matched in 24 specialties across the country’s top-tier institutions.
Student Stories
From LEGO towers to concrete canoes
Graduating senior Sarah Paschke lays the foundation for a future in structural engineering, with offers from top-tier graduate programs.
University mechanic worked the early shift to complete his degree
Albert Serrano got permission to start work at 5 a.m. on class days so he could make it to afternoon courses offered through the Bachelor of General Studies program offered through the Division of Continuing and International Education.
University shaped student's journey
Isabella Speziani, an avid Canes fan, plans to uphold her Miami pride in her future endeavors.
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.
From summer scholar to Miami Law grad
Three weeks in the University's Pre-College Program convinced Kylie Prieto she was going to law school. Six years after entering the U as a freshman, she graduates with her J.D. May 10.
Graduating senior finds his path at the U
Roy Carrillo Zamora leaves a legacy of leadership, academic excellence, and campus impact. Next stop, Harvard Law School.
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.
Graduate succeeded by mastering interdisciplinary work
Anika Engel is drawn to the health field but also loves writing and public affairs.
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.
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.
A passion for biochemistry and Japanese
Always up for a new challenge, College of Arts and Sciences senior Suzie Akim-Shittu has distinguished herself in the sciences and the humanities.
Rosenstiel grad Hannah Heath embarks on her next chapter to pursue a Master’s in Remote Sensing
Coursework, mentorship fuel graduating architecture student
Jesper Brenner found motivation in his academics at the School of Architecture and the relationships he built throughout his undergraduate career, gaining real-world insight.
Embracing resilience in the face of adversity
Personal tragedy has only deepened Maria Kaber’s determination to become a physician and break barriers for future generations.
She took ‘every opportunity to grow, connect, and make an impact’
Samantha “Sam” Kopec, a music industry major who juggled an impressive number of internships and two minors while continuing to play her clarinet, hopes to make change in the music world.
Graduating senior shares research resource every student should know about
Wil Eveleth spent his time at the University of Miami studying psychology and helping students conduct research through his role as a peer research consultant at University Libraries.
