UM announces shuttles to championship game amid student frustration

Elena Fallow - January 15, 2026

As of Thursday, Jan. 15 at 7 p.m., The University of Miami will now offer free student transportation to the College Football Playoffs national championship at Hard Rock Stadium. Only students wi...

ACC allows UM to keep $14M CFP payout, and that’s only so far

Katie Karlson - January 2, 2026

The Atlantic Coast Conference is allowing the University of Miami to keep all of the conference’s College Football Playoff prize payout, totaling $14 million so far. Schools can earn up to $...

Five UM students launch Miami Venture Studio to bridge campus talent with c...

Katie Karlson - December 11, 2025

Five UM students launched Miami Venture Studio, a startup company designed to connect students with company executives, leaders and investors. The idea for MVS originated about nine months ago. Yu...

UM reveals plans to demolish Mahoney-Pearson

Katie Karlson - November 18, 2025

UM revealed plans to replace Mahoney-Pearson Residential Colleges with a new residential complex called Gables Village. The construction is scheduled to begin in the summer of 2026 and end by mid-202...

Numerous students come forward about firework-related injuries

Katie Karlson - November 11, 2025

More students have come forward about being injured during UM’s firework shows for the 2025 Homecoming celebration on Friday, Nov. 7, and the Centennial celebration on April 8, 2025. Maxwell Holto...

Update: Chickens trapped by City of Coral Gables vendor

Katie Karlson - November 10, 2025

The chicken and rooster caging that occurred on Oct. 29 near University Village at The University of Miami was authorized by the City of Coral Gables. A licensed vendor was hired by the city to cage ...

UM student burned by firework sparks at Homecoming Celebration

Katie Karlson - November 8, 2025

Freshman Isabella Ramharakh was hit and got burned by firework sparks during UM’s Centennial Homecoming Celebration on Friday, Nov. 7 at 9 p.m. The fireworks, part of UM’s annual Homecoming ...

Unauthorized chicken and rooster caging near University Village

Katie Karlson - November 2, 2025

Chickens and roosters were seen being confined in cages near the intersection of Liguria Avenue and San Amaro Drive, in front of 1530 Liguria Avenue, on Wednesday, Oct. 29 at approximately 5 p.m. ...

UHealth expands with SoLé Mia ambulatory center

Katie Karlson - September 30, 2025

SoLé Mia, UHealth’s newest development and largest ambulatory center in North Miami, opened for patients on Tuesday, Sept. 30. The property is a 184-acre development with outpatient care, residential ...

Sigma Chi Fraternity placed on interim suspension

Katie Karlson - September 26, 2025

UM’s chapter of Sigma Chi Fraternity, often referred to as Sig Chi, has been placed on interim suspension by the International Fraternity as of Sept. 18. Since this suspension was issued by ...

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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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