Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the Workplace | Tips for Starting a DEI Committee

Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is becoming an increasingly valued part of the workplace conversation. As a result, many mission-driven organizations are signaling their desire to institutionalize workplace DEI practices by launching a staff-led taskforce, working groups, and committees.

Perhaps …

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Toppel helps recent graduates market their skills

New summer programs support Class of 2020 alumni who are navigating a difficult economic and employment landscape.

By Janette Neuwahl Tannen, Article from News@TheU

When senior Mollie Cole visited the spring career expo on the University of Miami’s campus in …

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5 Digital Skills That Will Help You Get A Better Title And Make More Money At The Start Of Your Career

Getting your degree is a major investment in yourself, but your learning shouldn’t stop there. While a science or liberal arts education can serve as an important foundation for your other skills, you’re still going to need those “other skills” …

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Starting a New Job Remotely During Coronavirus? Here’s What You Need to Know to Succeed

It’s natural to have first-day jitters when you start a new job. But what happens when your first day is remote? What if many days after that are also remote depending on how long the company keeps folks home as …

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The Idealist Careers Guide to Searching for a Job Online and Offline

Some of us have a clear sense of how we want to make an impact in the nonprofit space from the very start while others need a little help to really understand what’s out there. If you find yourself at …

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Michael Mena: One of the youngest members of the Coral Gables City Commission

With a campaign shaped around innovative solutions and ideas, alumnus has a visionary approach to lead the city of Coral Gables.

As one of the youngest members of the Coral Gables City Commission, Michael Mena, A.B. ’01, believes in the …

By Katy Hennig
Katy Hennig Director, Communication and Digital Strategist
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Patrick Cunnane: Journey from UM to the White House, and now ABC

An alumnus of UM and the White House

We connected with Patrick Cunnane, BSC ’10, who took some time to do a Q&A before heading to Canada to shoot an episode of ABC’s Designated Survivor. He’s currently writing for the show …

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Brenda Yester Baty: Making wishes come true

Brenda Yester Baty appointed as Chair of the Make-a-Wish of America National Board of Directors.

Alumni trustee and immediate past president of the University of Miami Alumni Association, Brenda Yester Baty, was recently appointed as Chair of the Make-a-Wish of …

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Eric Golnick: Providing best-in-class dual treatment for Veterans

Alumnus starts his own company to provide best-in-class dual treatment for veterans.

Alumnus Eric Golnick, A.B. ’09, M.A. ’14, has made it his life service to advocate for veterans and their mental health. After relocating to New Hampshire in 2017, the …

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Alumna empowers women through volunteerism

Carrie Short, B.S.C. ’91, M.P.A. ’96, leads conversations around the community.

As an Executive committee member of MotherBoard, a non-profit in Norfolk Virginia, Carrie Short, B.S.C. ’91, M.P.A. ’96, still cherishes the days she spent at the University of Miami, envisioning her course to …

By Katy Hennig
Katy Hennig Director, Communication and Digital Strategist
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