Green Alumni and Ever Brighter

The University of Miami is as dynamic as it is bright. There are so many opportunities to get involved and to champion bold initiatives taking place across our three campuses. Find a cause that speaks to your passion and discover how you can make a difference.

The University of Miami is dedicated to the pursuit of positive change through the transformative power of people and ideas. With so many critical challenges on the horizon, we are embarking on an ambitious journey that we call Ever Brighter. This is our moment to shine, to take bold action, to change our world. Learn more

September 2021

In 2015, Raul Velarde graduated from the University of Miami with a B.S. in Environmental Engineering and an M.S. in Civil Engineering, concentrating in Sustainable Design and Construction. Raul is now the Project Solution Development and Sustainability Manager for Turner Construction, South Florida. A true 'Cane, Raul served as President of the College of Engineering Alumni Association. Recording

March 2021

Dr. Alexander Suma graduated from the University of Miami College of Engineering in 2011 with a Ph.D. Today, Alexander is the CEO and Founder of Ibis Power, an innovative firm specialized in wind and solar energy. Join us to discover his journey through the world of engineering and renewable energy. Meet Alexander on Friday, March 19 from 12-1 p.m.  Recording

February 2021

Galen Treuer, Resilience Coordinator for Miami Dade County's Office of Resilience, graduated from the University of Miami in 2016 with a doctorate in environmental science and policy. He's a climate professional and behavioral scientist. Meet Galen on Friday, Feb. 5 from 12-1 p.m   Recording

November 2020

Alissa Farina, Resilience Programs Manager for the City of Miami's Office of Resilience and Sustainability, graduated from the University of Miami in 2014 with two bachelor's degrees from the College of Arts and Sciences in Ecosystem Science and Policy (Abess Center) and Economics. Meet Alissa on Friday, November 20 from 12-1 p.m.  Recording 

October 2020

Are you interested in exploring green career opportunities once you graduate? Meet Mark Jackson, a recent graduate of the Miami Herbert Business School with a Master of Science (MS) in Sustainable Business, who started working as a sustainability coordinator for the City of Pensacola just a month after graduation. Join us October 2 from 12-1 p.m. Recording