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December
 
Giving Day 2023

The Hurricanes are heading to the Pinstripe Bowl!

The ’Canes are going bowling in the Big Apple as they take on the Rutgers University Scarlet Knights in the Bad Boy Mowers Pinstripe Bowl. The action kicks off at 2:15 p.m. ET on December 28, 2023. The game takes place at the iconic Yankee Stadium and will be broadcast on ESPN. New York ’Canes are gathering across the street from Yankee Stadium for a pre-game tailgate party. And ’Canes Communities are excited to welcome alumni and friends to Bowl Game Watch parties across the country.

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’Canes for life

Alumna, University trustee Maribel Perez Wadsworth to lead the Knight Foundation

After a distinguished 26-year career in the news business, Maribel Perez Wadsworth, B.S.C. ’93, president of the Alumni Association Board of Directors, takes the helm of an organization that supports the development of engaged and inclusive communities across the nation.

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Rich Flood

A history-making career

Rich Flood, B.S.C. ’98, spearheaded the relocation of the Whitney Museum and raised over $100 million to build the new Statue of Liberty Museum. 

 

Double ’Cane leads Medical Alumni Association

Maria del Pilar Gutierrez, B.S. ’84, M.D. ’90, came to Miami in pursuit of a lifelong dream of becoming a physician. Now she is president of the Medical Alumni Association.

Maria del Pilar Gutierrez
 
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Fall graduates celebrate their achievements, gather guidance from a palette of voices

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Want to use your digital alumni card? The alumni app has a new home!

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Philanthropist, entrepreneur, and triple ’Cane Allan Herbert delivers special commencement address to fellow graduate students

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Get your orange and green gear

The new Miami Hurricanes official brick-and-mortar apparel store has opened on South Dixie Highway in Coral Gables, just off campus. If you’re in South Florida over the holidays, get directions and stop by! Show your digital alumni card and get a 10% discount.

 
December 28 | Kickoff 2:15 p.m. ET

Cheer on the Hurricanes in the Pinstripe Bowl!

Join fellow ’Canes and friends across the country to support our student-athletes and cheer for your Miami Hurricanes as they take on the Rutgers University Scarlet Knights in the Bad Boy Mowers Pinstripe Bowl.

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January 10 | 7 p.m.

Alumni Night at Hurricane Basketball

If you’re in South Florida in the new year, come on out to the Watsco Center for an ACC showdown between the Miami Hurricanes men’s basketball team and the Louisville Cardinals. Alumni get discounted tickets. Gather up your orange and green gear and get ready to have some fun. Go ’Canes!

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January 17 | 6 p.m.

New York ’Canes New Year Holiday Party

Toast to 2024 with the University of Miami’s New York ’Canes Community! Don’t miss out on a fun night of networking with fellow UM alumni. 

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January 18 | Save the Date

Boston ’Canes Welcome Hurricane Baseball

Join the Boston ’Canes Community for an inspiring evening featuring Alex Cora, ’96, manager of the Boston Red Sox, and J.D. Arteaga, B.A. ’03, University of Miami head baseball coach. Pat Whitely, Ed.D. ’94, senior vice president for student affairs and alumni engagement, will moderate the conversation. More details coming soon!

January 24 | save the date

Pancakes with Pat: Broward and Palm Beach

In 2017, inspired by ’Canes Care for ’Canes, Pat Whitely, Ed.D. ’94, senior vice president for student affairs and alumni engagement, began serving pancakes to students as a late-night snack after their studies. Join in welcoming Dr. Whitely to the Seagate Hotel in Delray Beach as she continues her national tour, bringing the tradition of Pancakes with Pat to our ’Canes Communities. More details coming soon!

January 25 | Save the Date

Women of the U: Golden Girls

Tune into this virtual conversation with two accomplished University of Miami alumnae, Marlene Berg, B.Ed. ’60, founder of Cancer Link, and Lynn Vinocur Wilson, B.A. ’62, owner of Lynn Wilson Associates International. They will reflect on their time at the U and their professional and personal journeys. More details coming soon!

February 23 | Save the Date

University of Miami Black Alumni Society Reunion

The UMBAS reunion theme is Empower U: Securing the Black Vote in 2024. The reunion kicks off with a virtual event on February 23, followed by on-campus activities. Stay tuned for details!

February 24

Dolphins Challenge Cancer XIV

Join us in this signature community effort to support cancer research at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center.

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