First-generation doctor leads by example
Christel Wekon-Kemeni, B.A. ’15, thanks the University of Miami for shaping the former “shy kid” into the leader, mentor, and doctor he is today.
’Canes Connect to advance personal and professional growth
Throughout March, the nationwide ’Cane network went into high gear as alumni gathered to connect, engage, and discover opportunities for mentorship and professional development.
A gift for storytelling and the future of theater
Alumna Jayne Baron Sherman, an award-winning producer in theater, film, and television, is helping future generations of students tell compelling stories with a $3 million gift to the Department of Theatre Arts.
April guide to the arts at the U
Arts-related events for April include a student performance of “Urinetown, the musical” at the Jerry Herman Ring Theatre; the Frost Symphony Orchestra season finale featuring Beethoven’s 9th; and a student-curated Lowe exhibition highlighting multimedia works by artist Miya Ando.
The power of storytelling
A reception featuring Roberto S. Goizueta celebrated the recent expansion of the Cuban Heritage Collection’s oral history archives.
Men’s Ice Hockey Team are National Champions
Our men’s Club Sports Ice Hockey team has defeated everyone in their path to earn the title as AAU College Hockey Division III National Champions. This win is historic, as this is the first Florida team to win this title.
Pancakes with Pat visits Atlanta, teams up with Student Life and Toppel
Pat Whitely, Ed.D. ’94, brought her signature Pancakes with Pat to the Atlanta ’Canes Community for a special event featuring guests Renee Callan, Ed.D. ’18, assistant vice president for student life, and Christian Garcia, associate dean and executive director of the Toppel Career Center.
Redheaded alumnae make a splash on “Shark Tank”
Adrienne Vendetti Hodges, B.B.A. ’09, and Stephanie Vendetti Thomas, B.B.A. ’11, share the inspiration behind their highly successful business.
From problem solvers to innovators: Honoring the trailblazing women in engineering
Prominent female engineers gathered at the University of Miami to explore the progression of their field and to inspire the upcoming generation of engineers.
Alumna recounts her inspiring journey
Author and entrepreneur Lattisha Bilbrew, B.S. ’07, M.D., is one of only five Black female orthopaedic surgeons in the state of Georgia.
March guide to the arts at the U
Arts-related events for March include a juried student art exhibition and a family art workshop at the Lowe Art Museum; performances by the Frost Symphony Orchestra and Frost Opera Theater; and a traveling exhibition showcasing 19th century African American female physicians.
