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Alumni Weekend and Homecoming returns with a different look and feel, but the spirit behind it remains the same. Join us for a virtual pep rally on Friday, October 23, and help cheer the Hurricanes on to victory on Saturday at the annual “pink” game.   

 

IN THE NEWS

 
Academics

University ranks among the nation’s top tier

The University of Miami jumped eight spots to No. 49 in U.S. News & World Report’s annual ranking.

 
Leadership

A message from President Frenk

In a recent message to the University community, President Frenk thanks ’Canes for working to keep our community safe and shares plans for the spring semester. 

 
Medicine

University begins second COVID-19 vaccine clinical trial

Researchers with the Miller School of Medicine begin a new Phase 3 clinical trial to test another investigational vaccine for COVID-19.

 
Community

School of Law initiative combats COVID-19 disparities

School of Law project fights COVID-19 in one of Miami’s marginalized communities and the underlying health conditions laid bare by the pandemic.

 

GIVING DAY IN NUMBERS

On October 1st, ’Canes far and wide came together to help us surpass our goal of 2,020 donors in 24 hours to support University of Miami research, students, and more. Thank you to all our alumni and friends who made a gift on Giving Day!

 

GET INVOLVED

Distinguished Alumni Lecture Series

Tune in on October 8 as prominent University of Miami alumni from CNN, Fox News, NBC, USA Today, and more offer insights into the role of the media in an election year.

Register

Miami Circle

Are you a recent graduate or a current parent who can’t stop raving about the U? The Office of Admission is looking for volunteer ambassadors to speak to prospective students at a number of exciting events – currently virtual – throughout the year.

Apply Now

 

ALUMNI WINS

’Canes find success through UOnline programs

Alumna uses her personal power to prevent sexual abuse

Q and A with our Broward County ’Canes president

Frost graduate takes performance classes to the next level

Alumni open new coffee shop on campus

Alumna gets a salute from the U.S. President

 

CAREER RESOURCES

MOOCs: free massive open online courses


Cane2Cane: career mentorship and network


Handshake: explore career options


UOnline: online graduate degrees


Alumni Career Corner: career resource portal


 

UPCOMING EVENTS

Oct
08

6:00 pm

Distinguished Alumni Lecture Series: The Role of the Media in an Election Year

Oct
09

6:30 pm

Pregame Celebration: Football Champions Edition hosted by ’Canes Communities

Oct
15

12:00 pm

The Unsung Heroes of the LGBTQ Movement

Oct
15

7:00 pm

’Canes Communities Virtual Oktoberfest

Oct
20

1:00 pm

Opportunity Awaits! Investing and Growing in Turbulent Times

Oct
20

5:00 pm

Distinguished Leaders Lecture Series: Eric Yuan, Founder and CEO, Zoom

Oct
22

7:00 pm

UM Black Alumni Society General Body Meeting and Social

Oct
23

6:00 pm

In-Home Homecoming Celebration

Nov
12

11:00 am

Women of the U: Exemplifying Gratitude and Grace

 

Events are listed in Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). For a complete list of events open to alumni, please see here.
 

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