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Alumni News for You

Welcome to Alumni Connect, the new alumni newsletter produced by the University of Miami Alumni Association. This mobile-friendly newsletter – which will be published each month – features profiles on alumni, upcoming events on campus and around the globe, and stories involving the University and its faculty, alumni, students and impactful research that makes the University of Miami one of the top-tier universities in the country. Enjoy this inaugural edition, and send an email with your suggestions for future stories. Go ‘Canes!

 

Save the Date

COME BACK TO CAMPUS

Alumni Weekend and Homecoming

Alumni Weekend & Homecoming 2017 has something for everyone to enjoy. Be a part of this spectacular time of the year when students, alumni, faculty, staff, families and friends come together to celebrate being a 'Cane!

 

IN THE NEWS

 
ACADEMIC NEWS

New Provost Selected

Jeffrey L. Duerk, Ph.D., dean of the School of Engineering at Case Western, appointed to be the new Provost at UM.

 
INTERNATIONAL NEWS

Asia Tour 2017

UM Alumni Association connected with 'Canes across Asia in June. See highlights and learn more about the tour.

 
ACADEMIC NEWS

Spring Commencement

The University of Miami Alumni Association welcomed 3,800 new alumni in this year's spring ceremonies. 

 
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

From Environmental Sensors to Climate-Proof Corals

UM showcases its technology initiatives and projects at eMerge Americas.

 

FROST SCHOOL OF MUSIC

Some Enchanted Evening

Frost School of Music alumni took a night off from their Broadway shows to reconnect for a special University of Miami Alumni Awards Ceremony in New York City honoring alumni Hank and Corinne P. Greenberg, Class of 1949.

GLOBAL U

UM Stands with the Paris Accord

UM President Julio Frenk signed a declaration in support of upholding pledges under the Paris Climate Agreement.

NEW STUDENT HOUSING VILLAGE

Designed with the UM Student Experience in Mind

The planned 600,000-plus-square-foot project comprises 25 interconnected buildings and a multitude of outdoor spaces including a grand courtyard, study spots, recreational spaces and outdoor patios overlooking the courtyard.

ALUMNI ATHLETES

Three Hurricane Legends Named to the NFF and College Hall of Fame Ballot

A trio of legendary Miami Hurricanes are among the 75 players from the Football Bowl Subdivision who have been selected to the official ballot for induction into the National Football Foundation and College Hall of Fame.

 

Around Campus

Harvard Business School’s John Quelch Appointed Dean of School of Business Administration


Nursing Alumnus Uses the Big Screen to Share Real-World Experience


School of Communication Alumnus Named ABC Correspondent in Miami


A Hemispheric Partnership to Introduce Innovative Solutions


New Medical School Dean Named


The Rosenstiel School Annual Photo Competition Captures Stunning Images of Marine Life From Around the World


UM College of Engineering Establishes the CDR. and Mrs. Donald C. Pette Sr. Memorial Scholarship


University of Miami names new Associate Vice President and Dean of Students


University of Miami Track and Field Program Received 11 All-America Honors


 

Alumni Profiles

 

Ana Maria Hoyos, A.B. '09

UM business alumna named head of Latin America sales for Meltwater Software.

 

Heather Dombrosky, B.S.N. '01

UM nursing alumna and Miami native Heather Dombrosky is a contestant on Masterchef Season 8.

 

Tara Solomon, A.B. '82

UM alumna and public relations maven honored by Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce.

 

Alan Bell, B.B.A. '76, J.D. '79

UM alumnus and President's Council member pens book documenting his experience with environmental disease.

 

Calendar of events

Jun
22

6:00 pm

UM Law Alumni Reception

Jul
09

2:00 pm

Palm Beach 'Canes Sunday Funday

Aug
03

6:30 pm

Canada Law Alumni Gathering in Toronto

Aug
12

12:00 pm

CanesFest at Hard Rock Stadium

Aug
14

6:30 pm

Legacy Student Welcome Reception

Aug
18

3:00 pm

Incoming Graduate Student Reception

 

BACK ON CAMPUS

Relaxing under the palms at the U!

 

STAY CONNECTED

 
ON SOCIAL

#CaneForLife

Tag your photos on social media with #CaneForLife for a chance to be featured by the UM Alumni Association!

 
ON THE WEB

New Website

Earlier this year we launched our brand new mobile-friendly website. Be sure to check it out at alumni.miami.edu!

 

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