Topic: Community and Fans
Championship lessons in identity, standards, and changing the game
Alumna Kim Stone returned to the Coral Gables Campus as the honoree of the 2026 Distinguished Alumni Lecture Series. She shared her career journey and leadership philosophy, and how the lessons she lives by have their roots in her experience at the University.
From the violin to the podium
A talented violinist, Valentina Paolucci, found the support and community she needed at the Frost School to follow her dream of being an orchestral conductor. This month, she will work as an assistant conductor at the New York Philharmonic.
From classroom to courthouse: How flexible degree program helped launch a legal career
For Casey Chu, success in law comes down to precision, persistence, and preparation.
UOnline doctoral program proves the right fit for instructional designer
After years of searching, Rachel Mitchell found the University’s online Ed.D. program strengthened her work in instructional design and AI training.
A tireless pursuit of opportunities and learning
From co-creating the groundbreaking rock and classical music student project Rock Symphonic to producing albums, scoring computer games, and a dizzying course load, Frost School senior Winston Thayer never runs out of energy.
Dolphins Cancer Challenge XVI surpasses $100 million for Sylvester
The community‑powered event marks a historic fundraising milestone for Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, fueling breakthrough research, patient care and hope for cancer survivors.
Funding the greater good
UM’s School of Nursing and Health Studies is driving meaningful patient care and public health impact, ranking #6 among private nursing schools in NIH funding for the 2025 fiscal year.
A new contest to create a song for Miami
The Frost School of Music is collaborating with nonprofits Elevate Miami and Guitars Over Guns to launch Elevated Tracks 305, a global contest to create a new musical anthem for Miami and build community and civic pride.
Opening doors for female student-athletes
Longtime University of Miami Athletics supporter Sandra “Sandy” Schultz has made a planned gift to establish the Sandra Schultz and Georgia Tasker Endowed Scholarship for Women’s Basketball.
Greek Week Fundraises for Cancer Research
AGLO's annual ‘Greek Week’ has teamed up with Dolphins Cancer Challenge to hold a week of activities and competitions for Greek Organizations to compete in for Cancer Research.
Going viral with an old-school take on pop
Frost School student newgrass group The Wire Jays’ cover of Justin Bieber’s megahit “Baby” earned millions of views on social media, plus attention and bookings for their original music.
Planting roots, building futures
For the Delp and Martin families, fostering connections with University of Miami athletics meant making significant commitments they hope will enhance the lives of Hurricanes student-athletes and coaches for years to come.
