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Beginning is the hardest part
During the second day of spring commencement ceremonies on Friday at the University of Miami, film and television actor Danny Ramírez highlighted the importance of believing in yourself and taking a first courageous step toward a dream career or life calling.
‘Just get better, forever’
During two spring undergraduate commencement ceremonies on Thursday at the University of Miami, former NFL and Miami Hurricanes football great Greg Olsen challenged graduates to continuously improve.
A journey defined by resilience
Anais Moyal, founder of the University of Miami organization Disability Ambassadors, perservered through chronic illness and associated challenges and will graduate with a degree in biochemistry.
Kindness is key to her leadership
University of Miami senior Margaret Todd has made an impact on several organizations across campus, but friends and mentors note that her approach is part of her success.
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.
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.
Dutch royals visit the Rosenstiel School
In Miami as part of a three-day U.S. trip, King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands stopped at the Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science to learn more about potential partnerships on water-related projects and to get a behind-the-scenes look at University resilience initiatives.
Yes, it’s concrete and it floats
Civil engineering students tested their design and racing skills in the “America’s Cup of Civil Engineering,” building and competing with a hand-built concrete canoe, advancing to the finals for the first time in school history.
City smarts
From flying cars and high-tech sensors to AI platforms and quantum computing, Smart Cities MIAMI explores the future of urban development.
Sustained community engagement earns the U prestigious reclassification
The University of MIami earned a renewed Carnegie Community Engagement Classification, joining an elite group of institutions nationwide, recognizing its sustained commitment to community-engaged teaching, research, and partnerships.
Honoring outstanding faculty service
For more than four decades, Daniel L. Pals, professor of religious studies and history, has quietly helped guide the University of Miami through moments of transition, challenge, and growth. This year, that commitment to extraordinary faculty service has earned him the James W. McLamore Outstanding Service Award presented by the University of Miami Faculty Senate.
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