Topic: People and Community
“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.
Celebrating a historic postseason run
Thousands of fans from the University community gathered inside the Watsco Center Monday for a massive watch party to support the Hurricanes in the national championship game.
A full circle moment, a century in the making
The late Melanie Rohrer Rosborough applied to join the University of Miami faculty in 1925, before the first classes convened. She retired 43 years later after a profoundly impactful career. A gift from University Credit Union names and endows the University Faculty Senate’s Distinguished Faculty Scholar Award in her memory.
Dispatches from the National Championship
Follow the sights and sounds through our dispatches of what's happening in and around Miami as the Hurricanes compete for a national championship against Indiana in the College Football Playoff.
The Road to the Championship
After a historical College Football playoff run, the Miami Hurricanes are coming home to play in the 2026 National Championship game against the undefeated Indiana Hoosiers.
