If either of the two University of Miami alumni, Mark Lago and Lina Sierra, are successful in their bid to become the next mayor of South Miami, they would join eight other Canes who currently are running South Florida cities.
Campus Life, Community, News
ROTC cadets discuss experiences, look forward to the future
“The skills that AFROTC cadets learn include mental toughness, which I loosely define as the ability to overcome obstacles or difficulties, and persevere to get things accomplished rather than using those obstacles or difficulties as an excuse for not getting it done.”
Community, Cover, Crime and Safety, News
New Florida law to combating texting and driving
The bill signed by Governor DeSantis makes texting while driving a primary offense effective July 1, 2019, allowing law enforcement officers to pull over drivers and give a citation solely for texting behind the wheel.
Community, News
Professor Bruce Bagley charged with money laundering, appears in court
After being charged with money laundering, Bruce Bagley, a University of Miami international relations professor, appeared in a federal courtroom Thursday, Nov. 21.
Community, Environment, News
Local politicians discuss the future of Miami-Dade at climate town hall
“This is the critical issue of our time–it is truly an existential threat, and we need to address this boldly, and we need to act now,” affirmed Commissioner Cava.
Community, News
Local fan shop, allCanes celebrates its 60th year
Sixty years later, the shop still stands, selling to multiple generations of Miami Hurricanes for decades. Renamed allCanes in 2004, the store has established itself as an essential part of the University of Miami community and a tradition among fans across the nation.
Community, National News, News
UM alum released from Taliban custody after three years of captivity
Kevin King, a 63-year-old graduate of the University of Miami, was one of two professors kidnapped by the Taliban in 2016.
Campus Life, Community, News
UM Yoga Day raises awareness surrounding mental wellness
“We wanted to get everyone together and put them in a place where they can acquire skills and learn about yoga, so when they graduate it might change their life in a very real and tangible way,” said Eden Goldman, director of College Yoga Day and founder of Meditating Mascots.
Campus Life, Community, News
Native American students call for changes within Iron Arrow
As Native American students with heritage in Chickasaw, Choctaw, Cherokee and Seminole nations, sisters Allison and Sarah Cawthon expressed great concern with Iron Arrow and its practices, which Allison Cawthon deemed “huge cultural appropriation and misappropriation.”
Administration, Community, News
Vice President for Student Affairs Pat Whitely wins ‘Woman of Distinction and Caring’ award
Plaza Health Network honors six to eight women in South Florida a year. Dr. Patricia Whitely, vice president for student affairs at the University of Miami, was honored for her contributions to UM and the South Florida community.
Community, News
Florida Priorities Summit to facilitate discussions on issues impacting community
“I feel that the Florida Priorities Summit will allow professionals and the public to partake in discussions on critical topics that are impacting our local community and beyond,” said Rick Hirsch, managing editor of the Miami Herald. “It’s important to encourage an open dialogue on these subjects and craft solutions.”
Community, Health, News
New UHealth Center to be constructed in Downtown Doral
“This state-of-the-art facility will allow UHealth to bring world-class health care to the rapidly growing Doral community and will serve as a western hub for our distinguished regional network of ambulatory services,” said Edward Abraham, the CEO of UHealth.