Topic: School of Nursing and Health Studies
Advancing human trafficking education statewide
A new online course free to Florida nurses teaches about a complex crisis hiding in plain sight in emergency departments and other health care settings.
New students take nursing pledge
Faculty welcome incoming Accelerated B.S.N. students to ‘community of care’ during Summer 2026 White Coat Ceremony.
From school idea to state law
Dean Hudson Santos’s push to make human trafficking education a nursing licensure prerequisite was just approved by Florida’s governor and goes into effect July 1. Here’s what to know about this impactful state policy.
Encouraging research readiness
Undergrad Health Studies students gain experience, exposure at University’s RCIF 2026.
Practicing extreme empathy
Recognized as an outstanding leader of her class, #CaneGrad Priscilla Bezerra B.S.N. ’26, infuses nursing with her survivor’s perspective.
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.
