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IN THE NEWS

 
Medicine

UM launches COVID-19 clinical trials

Vice President Mike Pence visited the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine to thank the University for its leadership in launching the first Phase 3 clinical trial of a COVID-19 vaccine.

 
Academics

Reopening our campus

In a recent message to the University community, President Frenk outlined the University of Miami’s adaptive and responsive approach to resuming classes.

 
In Memoriam

Longtime University of Miami alumna and benefactor passes away

A longtime philanthropist—who met her lifelong partner, Allan Herbert, at the University in 1954—Patti Herbert gave generously to numerous causes that advanced academics and student life.

 
Racial Justice

For this crusader, the fight for equality is a lifelong endeavor

Donald Spivey, a distinguished professor of history who has championed civil rights since his days growing up in Chicago, has been named the special advisor to President Julio Frenk on racial justice.

 
Athletics

Fall football games to begin in September

University of Miami’s Director of Athletics announces plans for fall sports.

 
Rosenstiel School

’Canes at Shark Week

University of Miami expert Neil Hammerschlag will appear in a series of Shark Week episodes for the fifth year in a row.

 

ALUMNI WINS

Alumni volunteer their skills to support nonprofit organizations impacted by COVID-19


Alumna makes history as NBA G League's first female G.M.


Documentary filmmaker shares career advice with students


New York ’Canes President Jerry Goldstein offers guidance to recent grads


Palm Beach ’Canes President Melanie McDonald on leadership and perseverance


 

CAREER CORNER

Toppel launches new project-sharing platform

New platform allows alumni and students to gain real-world experience through short-term projects posted online. 

New MOOC offerings

Two new free massive open online courses, offered exclusively to UM alumni, are now available: the essentials of project management and cultural transformation through process improvement. Enroll now.

 

resources

Cane2Cane: career mentorship and network


Handshake: explore career options


UOnline: online graduate degrees


Alumni Career Corner: career resource portal


 

UPCOMING EVENTS

Aug
06

3:00 pm

School of Communication Entertainment Business Network Professional Meet and Greet

Aug
12

5:00 pm

MBS Virtual Distinguished Lecture Series

Aug
20

11:30 am

Rosenstiel School Climate Cafés Series

Aug
26

11:00 am

Women's Leadership Forum

Aug
26

7:00 pm

’Canes Community Bingo Night

Aug
27

7:00 pm

’Cane Conversations: COVID-19’s impact on the entertainment industry

 

For a complete list of events open to alumni, please see here.
 

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