HHS moves to ‘decertify’ Miller School’s organ recovery agency

Katie Karlson - September 18, 2025

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is moving to “decertify” the Life Alliance Organ Recovery Agency, a division at UM’s Miller School of Medicine, as of Thursday, Sept. 18. &...

Neurologist no longer employed by UM after sharing post about Charlie Kirk’...

Katie Karlson - September 13, 2025

Dr. Michelle Bravo, a former neurologist at UM's Miller School of Medicine, is no longer employed by UM as of Saturday, Sept. 13, after the University was made aware of a post she shared on X about C...

UM organizations rename following DOJ policy

Katie Karlson - September 4, 2025

UM recently instructed organizations to remove all "discriminatory" language from names and promotional materials in compliance with a new Department of Justice policy. This memorandum for federal...

Alleged duck abuser arrested, one count of animal cruelty

Katie Karlson - August 28, 2025

UM officers arrested an unidentified man at the University of Miami Police Department on Aug. 25 at 7:15 p.m. after reports were filed about duck abuse on campus. The man was charged with one count o...

Individuals documented abusing beloved campus duck, ‘Ivan’

Katie Karlson - August 23, 2025

Disclaimer: This article contains graphic content. A video of an unidentified individual kicking a campus duck and a photo of another unidentified individual grabbing the duck by the wings s...

Two freshmen hit by car on US Route 1, one hospitalized

Katie Karlson - August 19, 2025

Two students were hit by a car on South Dixie Highway, a segment of U.S. Route 1, on Saturday, Aug. 16 around 6:30 p.m. The students are freshmen living in Mahoney Residential College. “One st...

SUMMER EXCLUSIVE: Houston ‘Canes alumni mixer

Katie Karlson - August 1, 2025

https://youtu.be/m0qT6vPdmzo In this collaboration with the Houston 'Canes Alumni, Katie discusses everything from networking to favorite UM memories with our 'Canes alumni living in Houston. ...

Houston ’Canes Alumni share stories and advice

Katie Karlson - August 1, 2025

“The ’Canes community is real, and I’m happy to be a part of it,” said Kamilah Rodriguez, recent UM graduate and vice president of communications for the Houston ’Canes. Rodriguez graduated ...

UM under federal investigation for allegedly providing scholarships to undo...

Katie Karlson - July 24, 2025

The U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights opened an investigation into the University of Miami’s U Dreamers Program for allegedly breaching civil rights laws by providing specific scho...

Measles cases confirmed in Florida

Katie Karlson - July 18, 2025

In 2000, measles was declared eradicated from the United States largely due to the vaccine. However, the CDC established that as of Friday, July 18 the state of Florida has between one and nine confi...

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Katie Karlson

Katie Karlson is a junior from Houston, Texas, majoring in biochemistry and molecular biology with a minor in sustainable business. She joined The Hurricane freshman year and is thrilled to take on more responsibility as Editor-in-Chief. Katie looks forward to reading her peers' perspectives and continuing to represent the student body. Outside of the paper, Katie enjoys music, waterskiing and baking, and serves as a leader for the ‘Canes Science Bowl and a Dean's Ambassador for the College of Arts and Sciences.

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