UOnline Alumni
Double alumna drives strategy and philanthropy in sports and entertainment
Armica Nabaa is CEO of ATB Sports and Entertainment Group, which provides management services for professional athletes and entertainers, including philanthropy, business and lifestyle management, and brand management. She earned her M.S. in Education, Sport Administration online in 2017 and returned to complete her Doctor of Education, Applied Learning Sciences in 2025.
Taking the field with Bad Bunny at the Super Bowl
Frost School alumnus Danny Flores was thrilled to join superstar Bad Bunny in his historic Super Bowl halftime show, playing traditional Puerto Rican music in a concert seen around the world.
Community, pride, and big wins at the GRAMMY Awards
A sense of connection and achievement for the Frost School of Music highlighted the events surrounding the 2026 GRAMMY Awards, even as alumni and faculty earned multiple honors.
Grateful for learning and community
Frost Online alum Danny Flores is proud to connect his prolific and successful music industry career with his Frost School experience whenever he can.
From Wisconsin to Coral Gables, online music graduate charts his next chapter
David Lopour traveled to campus to accept his master’s in music industry in December. He will continue his creative and professional journey through the online graduate program in media scoring and production this spring.
From combat to community impact: alumnus builds pathways of wellness for veterans and first responders
Eric Golnick applies what he learned in the Master of Arts in International Administration program to improve the lives of those who serve. Now offered fully online, the program will open similar paths to learners around the world.
Navy veteran seeks career pivot through online sport administration program
Hoping to pursue a career in the NFL, Sean Smith enrolled in the University’s online Master of Sport Administration program earlier this year. He is featured this month in a VFW Help the Hero scholarship campaign.
From online MPA to city and community leader
Since completing her online Master of Public Administration in 2018, Stephanie Thomas has earned her doctorate in health sciences and advanced in her position as deputy city clerk for the city of North Miami.
Journalist and educator says online doctor of education helps him empower his students
Pablo Villa balanced full-time work and raising a family while earning his degree through UOnline and the School of Education and Human Development.
Microsoft manager turns dream into reality with master’s degree from UOnline
Shannal Thomas of Jacksonville said he was born a Canes fan. With his master’s in data analytics and program evaluation, he plans to work toward innovative solutions and make a meaningful difference in the tech industry.
Miami alumna, 72, returns to the U for doctorate in education
Ruth Smith earned her Ed.D. in December 2024 through UOnline and the School of Education and Human Development. A retired schoolteacher, Smith is the founder and director of Focus Learning Academy, which offers tutoring, test preparation, and other services to students in K-12 and college.
NY Giants player engagement coordinator is first in family to earn master’s degree
Brandon Harlin, a UOnline grad who experienced homelessness as a teen, sees himself as a role model for his community and his three young nephews.
