Topic: Summer Scholars
Special Report: Commencement 2026
Commencement will take place from May 7 through May 11, with eight ceremonies planned to celebrate more than 4,600 new graduates from the University of Miami. Get more details about the events, read about the special guest speakers, and follow for updated coverage and profiles of some of the graduating students.
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.
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.
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.
A senior moment with AI
At the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Miami, retirees explore the world of artificial intelligence and the pros and cons of the new technology.
A senior moment with AI
At the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Miami, retirees explore the world of artificial intelligence and the pros and cons of the new technology.
‘My tiramisù’: Instructor reflects on first year at Osher Lifelong Learning Institute
A full-time lecturer for the University’s College of Arts and Sciences, Lorella Di Gregorio finds unique joy in teaching lifelong learners at OLLI.
Pianist and Miami alum brings lifetime of musical insight to OLLI
Alan Mason, who performed regularly at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, and the Kennedy Center, brings his passion for music history and collaborative learning to the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute.