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Navigating personal finance with NCAA champion Lauryn Williams

Former NCAA and Olympic sprinter Lauryn Williams is now a financial planner. She provided advice for former student-athletes and a look at her current work

NCAA provides reinstatement decision for Miami’s Dewan Hernandez

University of Miami men’s basketball student-athlete Dewan Hernandez must sit the remainder of the 2018-19 season and 40 percent of next season for entering into an agreement with and accepting benefits from an agent. According to the...

Former basketball star now mayor of her hometown

Former Miami (Florida) basketball player Tamara James is back in her hometown in Florida, trying to provide resources for kids and young adults to enjoy opportunities she didn’t have.

3 schools honored for community outreach

Student-athletes at the University of Miami (Florida), Georgian Court and Alma have earned the 2018 NCAA Team Works Helper Helper Community Service Competition award for their community outreach efforts.

2018 NCAA Inspiration Award: Jim Kelly

Jim Kelly’s father instilled the “Kelly Tough” mantra early on in his six sons. He believed the motivation to excel must come from within.

Having a Field Day

The day Michael Burns returned to baseball, he wasn’t sure he was healthy enough.

New DI Council chair brings strong experience, vision

Blake James has always been intrigued by college sports. The athletics director at Miami (Florida) knew when he was a student himself that he wanted to work in the field. Now James is the new chair of the Division I Council, the day-to-day decision-making body for the division.

Coach Me if You Can

Olympics-seasoned college coaches share their games strategies before Rio.

Russell Maryland: A Duty To Serve

Russell Maryland won a lot of games as a University of Miami (Florida) football player, but a vital part of his college experience was being mentored by coaches and professors. Now Maryland pays it back by guiding youth in the right direction.

Patrick Hill and Brandon Rice: Former football players shatter stereotypes in pursuing careers as nurses

Brandon Rice and Patrick Hill hope to put their nursing degrees and knowledge to use while shattering stereotypes within the nursing profession and making a difference in the lives of others.

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