Topic: People and Community
Instructor brings theory to life in online doctoral program
An instructional designer at MIT, Luke Hobson helps doctoral students turn learning theory into real-world impact, building student-centered experiences in UOnline’s Doctor of Education, Applied Learning Sciences program.
Grateful for learning and community
Frost Online alum Danny Flores is proud to connect his prolific and successful music industry career with his Frost School experience whenever he can.
University of Miami Debate Team continues to shine
During the 2025 season, the University of Miami Debate Team brought home three top prizes, along with many other distinctions
Feb. 5: Maroon communities in the Caribbean and the Americas
Kislak Fellow Robert C. Schwaller, Ph.D., to discuss his findings on the people who escaped enslavement and established independent settlements.
Startup founder scores with the NHL
Maurice Manswell, a recent University graduate and startup CEO, and his team advanced to the finals of a marketing competition after pitching their product to the NHL.
“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 Grigorio finds unique joy in teaching lifelong learners at OLLI.
Startup founder scores with the NHL
Maurice Manswell, a recent University graduate and startup CEO, and his team advanced to the finals of a marketing competition after pitching their product to the NHL.
Leveling up: Omar Soliman’s video-game approach to entrepreneurship
Omar Soliman, B.B.A. ’04, turned a summer side gig into the multimillion-dollar franchise College Hunks Hauling Junk. In this Q&A, he offers a roadmap for aspiring entrepreneurs as they navigate the early “levels” of building a business.
From recovery to advocacy: expanding access to aphasia care
With 2 million Americans living with aphasia and a new stroke occurring every 40 seconds, the need for accessible treatment is growing. Through the nonprofit, Aphasia Relearned, alumna Leah Archer and co-founder Kent Emry are funding access to research-backed intensive speech therapy, helping stroke survivors reconnect through communication and community.
University of Miami alumnus embarks on ‘the honor of a lifetime’
Bernardo “Bernie” Navarro, the new U.S. ambassador to Peru, credits a stranger’s kindness with opening the door to his University of Miami education, laying the foundation for his successful career.
Want to create something? Join UMaker
The UMaker club, based at the College of Engineering, helps students learn to create working prototypes of their latest ideas.
