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An unforgettable legacy, what former president Julio Frenk means to the U
Calling on his experience as Mexico’s former Ministry of Health director, Frenk made the University of Miami one of 30 institutions offering in-person classes with intricate procedures that put student and faculty health first. “The way the University dealt with the pandemic really became a model for many other...
University of Miami Health invests in medical supply startup
University of Miami Health System is one of the newest investors in Better Health, a startup that provides medical supplies and peer support for chronic disease patients being cared for at home. UHealth joined a $14 million strategic funding round for the company June 13 that also included General Catalyst,...
Winners of Miami-Dade public schools Values Matter Miami awards announced
Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) recently held the 2023-2024 Values Matter Miami Pop-up Awards Ceremonies at 36 schools throughout the District. The awards celebrated the outstanding students, staff, and school communities whose actions exemplify the District’s nine core values. The pop-up ceremonies are a culmination of this year’s Values...
Sonny Meraban Scholarship for Entrepreneurs: Inspiring Innovation and Leadership with a $1500 Award
Miami Entrepreneur Sonny Meraban Gives Back With Scholarship Fund. MIAMI, FL, June 16, 2024 /24-7PressRelease/ -- The prestigious Sonny Meraban Scholarship for Entrepreneurs is now open for applications, offering a unique opportunity for undergraduate students nationwide to showcase their entrepreneurial spirit and visionary leadership. Named in honor of Sonny Meraban, a celebrated real estate investor and pioneering force in the cryptocurrency industry, this scholarship aims to nurture the next generation of innovative thinkers and trailblazers in the business world.
South Florida woman earns college degree with help from McDonald’s Archways Opportunity program
MIAMI (WSVN) - A South Florida mother earned her college degree thanks to McDonald’s, and she had no idea she was in for a surprise celebration. Jenny Escobar is a mother of three and has worked at McDonald’s since 2001. On Friday, with the help of the McDonald’s...
Podcast: Miami hosting some of the top in-state recruits this week
The Miami Hurricanes will host another group of talented high school prospects this weekend on official visits. UM is expected to host eight official visitors this weekend and in this edition of Through The Smoke, InsideTheU's Gaby Urrutia and David Lake preview the weekend. Who are the key names to...
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