A year in review

TOP STORIES OF 2019

2019 was a remarkable year for University of Miami alumni and friends. Take a look back at some of our top stories from the year. 


The Herberts

Investing in a Love Story

By Robert C. Jones Jr.

The University of Miami named its business school in honor of Patti and Allan Herbert for their transformative $100 million in lifetime giving to the University.

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Shelley KilkellyEngineer made history at UM

By Emily Wilson

UM's first female mechanical engineering graduate Shirley Hoffman Kilkelly, B.S.M.E. '52, blazed a trail of her own.

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Michelle Pearlman

Dr. Michelle Pearlman

By Katy Hennig

Dr. Michelle Pearlman, B.S. '08,  is on a mission to educate the community on the fundamentals of wellness and nutrition in a digital world.

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Centennial Village student housing

University of Miami unveils plans for new on-campus residential village

By Mike Piacentino

The University of Miami embarked on the next phase of its plan to transform campus housing into a modern and eclectic mix of sustainable buildings. 

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Fountains of the U

Fountains of the U

By Katy Hennig

Take a visual, historic tour of the fountains at the University of Miami.

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Michelle Pearlman

Making waves in shark research

By Emily Wilson

An attorney’s planned gift will support F.I.N.S., attract girls to marine science.

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Matthew Bunch

Matthew Bunch

By Katy Hennig

Matthew Bunch, B.S.C. '09, talks about his appearance as one of 15 contestants in the Jeopardy! Teachers Tournament.

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Helen Fagin

Helen Fagin

By Nastasia Boulos

This former UM director of Judaic Studies used her Holocaust experience as a tool for good.

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Winston Warrior

Winston Warrior

By Nastasia Boulos

Winston Warrior, B.B.A. ’93, M.B.A. ’96, returns to the University of Miami–the place he credits for determining who he became as an adult–to help shape the next generation of leaders.

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Healthsnap

HealthSnap

By Nastasia Boulos

Founded by UM graduates, HealthSnap seeks to be a major player in digital healthcare.

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