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’Canes in the Capital: UM’s First Black Graduates Project

A team of alumni representing UM’s First Black Graduates Project visited the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture with artist Xavier Cortada, A.B. ’86, J.D. ’92, M.P.A. ’92, for a private tour of the museum. Cortada, a three-time UM alumnus and renowned Cuban-American artist, will create an original mural on the Coral Gables campus, drawn from inspiration from their trip, to commemorate and honor the trailblazers who helped shape the U of today. Read more.

 

IN THE NEWS

 
Beaux Arts Festival

Art in the Heart of Campus

The Beaux Arts Festival of Art debuted at a new site with picture-perfect weather and an array of original works of art.

 
Division of Advancement

Welcome to the U, Josh Friedman

New Senior Vice President for Development and Alumni Relations will join the University on February 1, 2018.

 
World Happiness Summit

Sustainable Happiness On the Way

The World Happiness Summit 2018 will officially be hosted by the University of Miami at the Shalala Student Center.

 
Share Your Story

’Canes Couples

Did you find true love at the U? Tell us about it! We want to hear and share your UM love story. Click here to share.

 

Side Notes

New Website

Robert & Judi Prokop Newman Alumni Center

Have you seen the new Newman Alumni Center website? Check out the interactive site and learn more about your alumni home on campus.

Alumni Weekend & Homecoming 2018

Dates of this year’s Alumni Weekend & Homecoming, November 1–3

Get ready for a weekend full of exciting events and programming including class and affinity reunions, school and college events, and football match-up between our beloved ’Canes and the Duke Blue Devils!

Athletics

Fourth Annual Celebration of Women’s Athletics Presented by Adidas

Founded in 2015 by University of Miami Board of Trustees members and alumnae Hilarie Bass, J.D. ’81, Barbara Havenick, J.D. ’75 and Laurie Silvers, J.D. ’77, the event honors current and former female student-athletes for excellence on the playing field, as well as in the classroom and community.

 

Around Campus

School of Architecture Wins Miami Foundation’s Public Space Challenge


New Study Suggests Shark Declines Can Lead to Changes in Reef Fish Body Shapes


Bring DREAMers Fully Into American Life


Susan T. Jones, Stalwart Leader at UM, Passes Away


’Canes Mean Business: Hurricanes Lead in the Classroom


Reinstallation of Palley Collection Commemorates 10th Anniversary of Alumni Philanthropy


College Magazine Names Frost School of Music as Top 10 Music School for Aspiring Songwriters


Antillean Visions: Maps and the Making of the Caribbean


Miami Law Alumni Honored at 2017 Miami-Dade Judicial Reception


Last to Leave, First to Arrive: Charity Art Show at UM


 

Alumni Profiles

 

Samantha Ku, B.B.A. ’10

Miami Business School prepared alumna for life as a professional.

 

Garrett Grossberg, B.B.A. ’11

Alumnus credits professional success to staying in Miami post graduation.

 

Karen Guggenheim, A.B. ’93, M.A. ’03

Alumna shares journey to happiness through adversity.

 

Durée Mellion Ross, B.S.C. ’98

Award-winning PR entrepreneur brings skills to improve the community.

 

Upcoming Events

Feb
01

6:00 pm

UM Business School: Broward Alumni Event

Feb
10

4:00 pm

FanFest & Alumni Game

Feb
11

4:00 pm

Women's Basketball: FSU vs. Miami

Feb
13

9:00 pm

Men's Basketball: Virginia vs. Miami

Feb
15

6:00 pm

RSMAS Rendezvous in Portland

Feb
16

7:00 pm

School of Law: Annual Young Alumni Social

Feb
21

5:30 pm

Last to Leave, First to Arrive: Charity Art Show at UM

Feb
25

8:00 am

Legacy Welcome Breakfasts for Admitted Students

 

Back On Campus

Computer science major Steve Psaradellis, Class of ’19, takes a break between classes to strum his guitar on the campus green.

 

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