Topic: Alumni
Honoring faculty accomplishments
The 2026 Provost’s Awards offered a chance to elevate the work of some top instructors and researchers from across the University’s three campuses.
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.
University of Miami alumni turn classroom learning into global business impact and $1.9M venture
From consulting for a multibillion-dollar company to launching a startup, two graduates demonstrate how experiential learning drives real-world results.
Musical tributes for a cherished leader
The Frost School commissioned two works to commemorate the loss of beloved music educator and leader Robert Carnochan.
Student-led organization opens doors to high finance careers
Canes Finance Association connects Miami Herbert Business School students with senior professionals across the finance industry, helping them launch careers in high finance.
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.
Joining life, history, and music
Frost School alumnus Jorge Mejia’s “If These Walls Could Talk” combines stories and music inspired by South Beach history and his own. He joins the Frost Symphony Orchestra in its U.S. premiere this Sunday.
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 in May with a master’s degree in media scoring and production from the Frost School of Music.
Novel strategies for coral restoration
An interdisciplinary team of researchers from the University of Miami and a coral nonprofit found that altering the chemical composition of tiles where tiny coral babies grow can increase their rate of survival.
From Miami to Milan: Alumnus safeguards Team USA on Olympic stage
Luke Fisher, B.A. ’12, turned a global upbringing and University of Miami education into a career with the U.S. Department of State, culminating in his role protecting Team USA at the Milan Winter Olympics.
Frost School dean celebrated for impact on music education
Shelton G. “Shelly” Berg, the dean of the Frost School of Music, was given the Arsht Education Champion Award at the 20th anniversary gala of Miami’s Adrienne Arsht Center.
Poetry: Such an amazing teacher
University faculty and students celebrate how poetry, a practice in precision and restraint that slows us down, commands our attention, and imparts the power of words, serves as an exercise to sharpen critical thinking skills.
