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Building a better U

In a letter last week, and in the wake of calls for racial justice, President Julio Frenk unveiled a 15-point plan to improve and build upon diversity and inclusion.

 

IN THE NEWS

 
Back to School

A return to campus in the fall

University of Miami leaders hosts virtual town halls to discuss fall semester plans. 

 
Black Alumni Society

Celebrating Juneteenth

Reflection, uplifting dialogue, and cultural celebration were part of the Black Alumni Society’s first online Juneteenth celebration.

 
Pride

A landmark victory for LGBTQ employees

Alumna and prominent LGBTQ+ rights attorney reflects on new Supreme Court ruling.

 
Literature

A ’Canes guide to summer reading

Find books by alumni authors and new University digital magazines to keep your weekends busy.

 

ALUMNI WINS

New members join the University of Miami Board of Trustees


Building on master plan, alumna leads transformation of parks system


Alumnus appointed to Ninth Judicial Circuit Court


IDEA syringe program, led by Miller School alumnus, wins 2020 Sapphire Award


Lionel Moise, B.S.C. ’10 highlights Senior Mwambo in national broadcast


 

 

Featured Virtual events

 
Summer Skill-Up Alumni Webinar Series

Career Positivity during Challenging Times
Mental health professionals provide guidance on handling stress and rejection in the job search during the pandemic.

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Knight Venture Leaders Lecture Series

Bringing you Silicon Valley's Top Entrepreneurs
This Miami Business School series brings members of the University together with top business leaders throughout the year.

Register
 
Summer Skill-Up Alumni Webinar Series

Lessons Learned from the Great Recession
Successful UM graduates from the last recession share stories of how they navigated the job search, took risks, and stayed motivated.

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GET Involved

Pride your ride

Help us roll out the next University of Miami license plate design by choosing your favorite! Join the Pride Your Ride Tournament and enter for a chance to win an alumni prize pack.

Select your favorite

Building networks

Connect with your local ’Canes Community, relaunched with great ways to network with alumni, parents, students, and friends.

Learn more

Helping ’Canes thrive

Leave a note of encouragement, learn to host a virtual internship, or support student scholarships, all from one place.

Support our students

Calling all law school grads

Serve as a virtual judge for the John T. Gaubatz Moot Court Competition and help law students hone their oral advocacy skills.

Volunteer 

Musicians on demand

Bring live music back into your life and support our talented artists by hiring Frost students and alumni for virtual or (safe) in-person performances.

Find a musician

 

CAREER CORNER

 

Toppel helps recent graduates market their skills

New summer programs support Class of 2020 alumni who are navigating a difficult economic and employment landscape.

 

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