Topic: School of Nursing and Health Studies
Celebrating a new era
Four student speakers, 17 awards, and 315 newly minted Canes made for memorable graduation events hosted by the School of Nursing and Health Studies at one iconic Miami venue.
‘Nurture others. Nurture yourself’
Health care policy expert Steven G. Ullmann, the commencement speaker for two upper degree ceremonies on Monday, encouraged new graduates to explore, experiment, and find their passion—and to help others find theirs.
From New York roots to Miami medicine
Class of 2026 student speaker Adriana Mastrangelo, B.S.H.S. ’26, reflects on the life-changing experiences that steered her to her future as an oncologist.
The world is her laboratory
#CaneGrad Elayna Bassuk, B.S.P.H. ’26, is charting an extraordinary path to public health excellence, from studying youth empowerment in Tanzania and transcultural health in Madrid to supporting cancer research with global drugmaker Merck.
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.
Landing his dream job
Dylan Buchanan, B.S.N. ’26, will start his professional nursing career in a cardiovascular intensive care unit.
Tomorrow’s tech today
From AI to healthtech, University of Miami researchers showcased innovations at eMerge Americas on Miami Beach.
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.
Virtual reality and visual arts aid health care
Nurse anesthesia students and faculty are exploring a potentially winning combo for experiential learning with support from the NIH.
Tenure talk and more
Three Ph.D. Canes describe their trajectories in research and education as nurses thriving in academia.
