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Commencement Highlights
May 11, 2026: ‘Nurture others. Nurture yourself’ — Health care policy expert Steven G. Ullmann, the commencement speaker for the final two graduate degree ceremonies on Monday, encouraged new alumni to explore, experiment, and find their passion—and to help others find theirs.
May 9, 2026: Outstanding Frost School seniors honored — The Frost School’s annual All-Student Forum honored outstanding graduates from across the school, with an emotional farewell from departing dean Shelton G. “Shelly” Berg.
May 9, 2026: Miller School of Medicine celebrates commencement — Degrees were conferred on 220 new physicians during ceremonies that took place Saturday.
May 9, 2026: A century of excellence — The School of Law honored graduates and its 100-year anniversary during Saturday’s commencement ceremonies at the Watsco Center.
May 8, 2026: Beginning is the hardest part — During the second day of spring commencement ceremonies on Friday, film and television actor Danny Ramírez highlighted the importance of believing in yourself and taking a first courageous step toward a dream career or life calling.
May 7, 2026: Energy and excitement — Four days. Eight ceremonies. More than 4,000 degrees earned. View videos, photos, and more in our multimedia report on commencement exercises.
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May 7, 2026: ‘Just get better, forever’ — During two spring undergraduate commencement ceremonies on Thursday at the University of Miami, former NFL and Miami Hurricanes football great Greg Olsen challenged graduates to continuously improve.
May 7, 2026: 85 student-athletes earn degrees at spring commencement — All 18 of the University’s athletic programs are represented at commencement, led by the rowing team with 14 graduates.
May 4, 2026: The art of reflection — As graduation approaches and a pivotal chapter comes to a close, reflecting on one's progress and accomplishments can help make moving forward easier and smoother.
May 1, 2026: Commencement speaker preview — Five distinguished individuals will take the stage during Spring 2026 Commencement exercises honoring baccalaureates, doctoral and master’s degree recipients, and law and medical graduates.
April 30, 2026: From rockets to reliable wi-fi, engineering students impress at expo — Forty-one student teams presented senior design projects at the College of Engineering’s annual showcase.
March 20, 2026: The envelopes, please: Match Day 2026 — The Miller School of Medicine Class of 2026 earned a 98.6 percent placement rate at Match Day 2026, with 218 students matched in 23 specialties at programs throughout the country, including Harvard, Yale, George Washington, and Johns Hopkins University.
Student Stories
From campus stages to the New York City spotlight
A senior theater arts student reflects on performance, persistence, and the community that shaped her at the University of Miami.
Scholarship opens a career gateway
Kieran Nardi-White, who has set his sights on a career in national security and intelligence, was awarded the prestigious Boren Scholarship and will spend the fall in Africa for intensive Swahili language study.
A Bachelor of Fine Arts student reflects on how creativity, resilience, and connection shaped her journey at the University.
From statistics to the sport industry
A graduating senior blends mathematics, music, computer science, and sports analytics to carve his own path.
A secret weapon for the Hurricanes
Athena Amancio-Alsobrook, a School of Education and Human Development alumna and graduate student, works to get student-athletes ready for the game.
A singer with a unique vision
Silvio Plata’s dedication, talent, and love of music enabled him to overcome his lifelong blindness to earn a degree in vocal performance and now turns his focus to earning a law degree and advocating for others with disabilities.
How a doctor inspired his daughter to fight cancer, too
For Samantha Sekeres, a childhood shaped by her father's work in cancer medicine at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center set her on a path that would bring them together in ways neither could have predicted.
Making the most of every opportunity
A Miami Herbert Business School senior reflects on four years of leadership, scholarship, and opportunity as he prepares to graduate and return to Visa as an associate product manager.
Online media scoring grad blends creativity and strategy in music career
Nicole Mack combines artistry with entrepreneurship to sync music for ESPN, the NFL, and the Food Network. She graduates with a master’s degree in media scoring and production from the Frost School of Music.
For UHealth employee, finishing her degree is about more than a diploma
The health care operations professional found her leadership voice and a network that will follow her beyond the classroom.
Four years, one lab, one big question
Foote Fellow and neuroscience major Etienne Atangana has spent four years at the College of Arts and Sciences pushing the boundaries of what an undergraduate researcher can do.
A lifelong love of drawing leads to architecture
As Dylan Buchanan prepares to graduate with his B.S.N. from the School of Nursing and Health Studies, he will start his professional nursing career in a cardiovascular intensive care unit in Connecticut.
Kindness is key to her leadership
Margaret Todd has made an impact on several organizations across campus, but friends and mentors note that her approach is part of her success.
From campus traditions to production systems
Computer engineering senior Jacob Ahrens fostered a culture of mentorship at the College of Engineering while applying real‑world solutions at Motorola and the Miami Marlins.
Blending computer science and marine research
Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science graduate Isaiah Wang is exploring Ph.D. opportunities in ocean engineering and continuing research on ocean acoustics and robotics.
A journey defined by resilience
Anais Moyal, founder of the University of Miami organization Disability Ambassadors, perservered through chronic illness and associated challenges and will graduate with a degree in biochemistry.
A passion for storytelling leads to leadership and communications
Creativity and connection shaped Ashley Sewall’s path at the U, where campus involvement and hands-on experience defined her undergraduate journey and prepared her for what comes next.
