Topic: Sports
Giving back in gratitude
Alumnus Dodd Clasen and his wife, Sharon, are passionate supporters of Hurricane Athletics. Their planned gift will help ensure future generations of student-athletes have exceptional academic and athletic experiences.
Cutting-edge technology fuels Miami’s rowing team
A new telemetry system is giving the women’s rowing team real-time data on every stroke, helping transform training and sharpen performance. The team competes in the ACC Rowing Championship beginning Friday in Raleigh, North Carolina.
University of Miami named Official Miami World Cup 2026 Host City Supporter
The partnership reinforces a shared commitment to lasting community impact and investment through the ONE GAME ONE FUTURE Legacy Initiative.
Football success that starts in the classroom
College of Arts and Sciences graduate Markel Bell is one of four University of Miami football players to earn national recognition for excelling in the classroom and on the field.
Opening doors for female student-athletes
Longtime University of Miami Athletics supporter Sandra “Sandy” Schultz has made a planned gift to establish the Sandra Schultz and Georgia Tasker Endowed Scholarship for Women’s Basketball.
Donation supports Miami baseball facilities
George and Caralleen Kitchens have made a generous gift to the Hurricanes baseball program, which supports the expansion and enhancement of facilities at Alex Rodriguez Park at Mark Light Field.
Mark Fletcher’s Journey of Leadership, Faith, and Academic Excellence
For University of Miami running back Mark Fletcher, the end zone is just one platform among many.
A signature University of Miami tradition continues
The Distinguished Alumni Endowed Lecture Series honors University of Miami alumni whose lifetime achievements and professional excellence have brought distinction to their fields and to their alma mater. The spring 2026 honoree is Kim Stone, M.B.A. ’03, who has worked to rewrite the playbook for sports management.
Herbert Wellness Center Turns 30
Established in 1996, the Patti and Allan Herbert Wellness Center has made a lasting impact on the University of Miami for three decades.
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.
2026 College Football Playoff National Championship events
A slate of events leading up to the 2026 College Football Playoff National Championship kicks off on Friday, Jan. 16, culminating in Monday night’s title game between Miami and Indiana at 7:30 p.m. at Hard Rock Stadium. The game will be broadcast on ESPN.
