Topic: Student Activities and Events
Frost Students Head to the Grammys
Frost School of Music undergraduate students, Adyna Blair Silverberg and Dawson Fuss, had a rare and exciting opportunity to attend the 2024 Latin Grammys. Their passion for music and culture led to this opportunity to meet dozens of professionals in worlds music.
Distinguished alumni to deliver commencement keynotes
Michael Irvin and Alina T. Hudak will address the more than 1,000 fall graduates of the Class of 2024 during commencement ceremonies at the Watsco Center on Dec. 12.
Category 5 earns national recognition for game day spirit
Voted the Taco Bell Live Más Student Section of Traditions, the student section organized by Category 5 is now up for Student Section of the Year. Voting is open Dec.6-9.
Student Spotlight: Albertie Regalado and Hanna Ebrahimi
Albertie Regalado and Hanna Ebrahimi were the 2024 Program Coordinators for Great Start, a pre-orientation program welcoming incoming commuter students to the university. Recently, Great Start was recognized by the National Association of Student Affairs Personnel Administrators as the 2024 Florida Program of Distinctions. However, these exceptional leaders stem way beyond their involvement in Great Start, exploring leadership across campus.
Student Spotlight: Jenny Jacoby
Cape Coral native Jenny Jacoby has grown up with a deep-rooted passion for written communications in various fields, including the environment and public policy. Her drive for journalistic advocacy led her to the University of Miami where she joined the Miami Hurricane. As a senior, the Editor-in-Chief aims to elicit journalistic creativity, strong leadership, and positive change. Read more about Jenny Jacoby’s story below.
University celebrates transfer students
The University of Miami is set to kick off its celebration of transfer students this week with a series of initiatives and events.
The Camner Center Drives Student Success Through Innovative Technology
The Camner Center is a place for University students to receive help, support, and encouragement for any and all academic needs. The office offers a variety of tools to drive success within our community—some of which you may not know exist. From testing accommodations to learning specialists, the Camner Center is a one-stop shop for all your academic needs!
Homecoming 2024 - Dare to Dream
Homecoming at the University of Miami is a community wide event where everyone from students, alumni, faculty, and even locals come together to celebrate the University and its rich traditions, history, and spirit. The theme for Homecoming this year, “Dare to Dream,” encapsulates the strength and ambition of the Canes Community and their love for the Alma Mater.
“Racíes Unidas”: Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month at UM
Hispanic Heritage Month was officially recognized as a national month by the United States government in 1988. Annually, Hispanic Heritage Month recognizes the contributions, history, and influences the Hispanic community has on our nation. At UM, the celebrations are led by the Alliance of Latin American Students (ALAS) who spend the month sharing their culture.
Greek Life is Shaping Leaders
University of Miami Greek Life has been creating leaders for generations as one of the biggest student led organizations on campus. Students associated with the Greek Community take part in community service and philanthropy as well as build leadership and organization skills that can help them toward their professional goals.
