Topic: Student Affairs
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.
Volunteers needed for SART
The Sexual Assault Resource Team, which has operated an anonymous hotline at the University for 32 years, is looking for more volunteers.
Final exams stress-free
Navigate the end-of-semester crunch with stress-reducing tips and on-campus resources to successfully navigate the final stretch of the semester.
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.
Award recognizes efforts to promote diversity and inclusion
Shirelle Jackson, executive associate athletic director of student-athlete development, and Marvin P. Dawkins, professor of sociology, received the ACC UNITE Award for their commitment to social justice.
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.
Counting down to the centennial
The University of Miami is set to kick off a yearlong centennial celebration in January 2025, marking 100 years since its founding.
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!
