Through the culmination of years of archival research and support from dedicated alumni, administrators, and community partners, the Black Alumni Society established the First Black Graduates Project to acknowledge those who blazed the trail in breaking the color barrier at UM in the 1960s and '70s – the “UTrailblazers.” To honor their courage, successes, and contributions to the University community, the Black Alumni Society invited alumni of all ages to share personal stories and support the newly created First Black Graduates Endowed Scholarship, so that all future trailblazers have access to excellence at the U.
In this video series, alumni of the 1960s and '70s, as well as those who came after, tell their personal stories about attending UM. Read more.
Featuring a 'Cane Talk by Dr. Susana Barroso-Fernandez, Assistant Professor of Clinical and Director of Simulation Operations at the School of Nursing and Health Studies.
Toppel Career Center and the UM Alumni Association are pleased to announce the launch of CampusTap, an online mentoring platform for students and alumni.
Former UM All-American and three-time Olympic medalist Lauryn Williams, B.B.A. '05, served as keynote speaker and Miami Athletics kicked off for the Building Women Champions Campaign.
For Delaney Reynolds, getting her feet wet at UM’s RSMAS during the 2015 Summer Scholars Program for high school students crystallized her goal of becoming a four-year ‘Cane. Today she is lobbying the industry professionals to take action on the impacts of climate change.
