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A gem of a friendship sparkles now as a jewelry startup
University of Miami alumnae Daniela Deleu De Negri and Julia Consoni fused their academic skillsets and professional experience to launch a startup that features Brazilian artisanry.
A new composer finds his own groove for classical music
New Frost School composition graduate Asher Lurie, B.M. ’25, learned to combine wildly disparate forms of music into a unique vision that has earned him awards and a spot at an elite graduate program this fall.
Student innovators garner a boost of support
Five teams of students each won $100,000 in support funding for their innovations at the second annual USTAAR pitch competition recently.
A Hurricane family continues to give back
Alumni couple and Hurricane parents Arlene and Wayne Chaplin have long supported their alma mater. Now, they have cemented their legacy with gifts to Miami Herbert Business School and the School of Law.
Allan Herbert, longtime University philanthropist and former trustee, passes away
With a lifetime of generosity to the University of Miami, Herbert, along with his wife Patti, made significant investments in academics and student life through landmark gifts to the business school and state-of-the-art wellness center, among others.
A champion of justice celebrated with Judge Learned Hand Award
Peter Prieto, J.D. ’85, is honored by the American Jewish Committee with the prestigious award for his exceptional contributions to the legal field and the South Florida community.
Notable alumni return to campus to encourage, inspire spring graduates
A distinguished lineup of speakers—including alumni scholars, authors, athletes, and industry professionals—shared their words of wisdom with new graduates at seven commencement ceremonies held over three days this May.
A Frost School jazz legend connects with a new generation
Famed jazz musician Pat Metheny, an iconic Frost School alumnus, mesmerized students and faculty during a rare masterclass.
Marking a family legacy
Bonnie Dubbin Askowitz, B.A. ’62, and her family are dedicating a bench in honor of their family history and the University’s centennial.
Alumnus honored with Centennial Medal during return to Rosenstiel
Eric J. Barron, M.S. ’76, Ph.D. ’80, returned to the Rosenstiel School to accept the Centennial Medal—honoring a career shaped by scientific curiosity, interdisciplinary innovation, and decades of leadership in higher education. His visit marked a meaningful homecoming to the place where it all began.
Alumni mentors can help students thrive
A program pairing alumni with students through the Toppel Career Center helped Rosenstiel School senior Juliana Bevacqua and a few others find jobs this spring.
Finding challenges and rewards in the classroom
Two University of Miami and Teacher Accelerator Program (TAP) alumnae reflect on their experiences as classroom teachers, during which they earned nominations as Rookie Teacher of the Year for Miami-Dade County.