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 …

By Keashla Marengo
Keashla Marengo Communication & Entertainment
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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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TV host and Cancer Survivor Finds New Purpose.

Emmy-award winner Dave Aizer, B.S.C. ’96, was living the dream.

From hosting Nickelodeon’s popular Slime Time Live and the Kids’ Choice Award red carpet show, to Disney’s ESPN club, and even American Idol’s online content, he had built a successful career in …

By Nastasia Boulos
Nastasia Boulos Administrative Assistant
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Connecting ’Canes Networking Exchange

Connecting ’Canes Networking Exchange

Sipping coffee provided by BrewBike Miami, the Whitman Lounge was filled with bustling conversation as the University of Miami alumni and students discussed career opportunities and shared stories about life at the U at the first …

By Sarah Seavey
Sarah Seavey Alumni Career Service
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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 …

By umalumni
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Winston Warrior: Teaching and Trailblazing

There’s something about Winston.

Maybe it’s the kindness, the politeness, the smiles – a relic, he says, from his Southern upbringing. Maybe it’s the way he combines strict with cool, modern with old-fashioned, alternating seamlessly between the serious professor and the …

By Nastasia Boulos
Nastasia Boulos Administrative Assistant
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Nicolle Fagan: Science Communication Drives a Global Conservation

Science communication drives a global conservation

As the Marketing and Communications Director for the Anderson Cabot Center for Ocean Life at the New England Aquarium, Nicolle Fagan, B.S. ’08, is living her dream job. “I work very closely with researchers, …

By Katy Hennig
Katy Hennig Director, Communication and Digital Strategist
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An Emmy for your Thoughts

Eight.

That’s how many regional Emmy awards Kid Stew, a show created by best-selling author James Patterson, in partnership with South Florida PBSwas nominated for last year. It won five.  

Amongst the Emmy winners for the show is Scott …

By Nastasia Boulos
Nastasia Boulos Administrative Assistant
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