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Yahoo
13 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
A Hurricane family continues to give back
Alumni couple and Hurricane parents Arlene and Wayne Chaplin have long supported their alma mater. Now, they have cemented their legacy with gifts to Miami Herbert Business School and the School of Law. Arlene and Wayne Chaplin CORAL GABLES, Fla., May 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Arlene Hollo was creative from an early age, winning writing awards at Miami Beach Nautilus Junior High and Miami Beach Senior High School. She first crossed paths with Wayne Chaplin at Nautilus. They both wound up at the University of Miami, where Hollo majored in marketing and Chaplin in accounting, later earning a law degree. They 'dated on and off,' according to Hollo, and married in September 1986. Two of their children, David and Mark, eventually became double Canes. The stage was set for a philanthropic partnership that has helped elevate the University and South Florida's broader educational, cultural, medical, and hospitality landscapes. Now, Arlene and Wayne Chaplin have cemented their family's legacy at the University with a pair of gifts. One establishes the Arlene J. Chaplin Endowed Marketing Chair in the Miami Herbert Business School, and the other supports the transformation of a space in the School of Law into a state-of-the-art facility designed to simulate a real courtroom environment. As an undergraduate, Arlene Chaplin channeled her creative spark into marketing. 'I'm extremely grateful to have graduated from the business school,' she said. 'I had a great, well-rounded academic experience, and it gave me a lot of confidence in who I am today.' After graduating near the top of her class—'I was, I think, number one or two'—Arlene Chaplin worked at a prominent Miami advertising firm, where she continued to hone her skills and appreciation of the importance of marketing. 'As a marketing student, I learned about storyboards and radio and print advertising,' she said. 'Today we see artificial intelligence [and] social media, and it's important to teach these new trends and ways of marketing projects. I am honored to be part of that in the business school.' 'The Chaplins' extraordinary vision for the future of business education mirrors our bold ambition to shape leaders for a world redefined by technology and artificial intelligence,' said Paul A. Pavlou, dean of Miami Herbert Business School. 'Their unwavering commitment to innovation in fields like AI and digital media will empower Miami Herbert students to lead change with confidence and purpose.' Like his wife, Wayne Chaplin believes strongly in working hard and giving back. As president and chief executive officer of Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits, the country's leading distributor of beverage alcohol co-founded by his late father, Harvey Chaplin, he is deeply involved in and supportive of the South Florida community. He is a vice chair of the University's Board of Trustees, having been a member since 2001, and serves on the Dean's Advisory Committees (DAC) for Miami Herbert and the School of Law. The Chaplins give generously to various causes, personally and through Southern Glazer's. Their giving to the University has encompassed Miami Athletics, multiple areas of the Miller School of Medicine, and endowed scholarships in the School of Law and Miami Herbert, among many more. Wayne Chaplin also co-chaired two earlier fundraising campaigns for the School of Law, raising tens of millions of dollars. Wayne Chaplin credits his experience at the University, particularly the School of Law, for strengthening his work ethic, transforming him into a confident public speaker, and inspiring him to support the new courtroom. When complete, it will be named The Chaplin Courtroom. 'I had an amazing experience in moot court,' he recalled. 'Before that, I was always a very nervous speaker, but when you go to law school, you learn you have no time for that, especially when you are doing moot court. It was a game-changer for me.' Citing the long-standing need in the School of Law for an up-to-date, authentic courtroom environment, Chaplin recalled the dean approaching him with the idea. 'I thought this would be a great opportunity for us as a family to give other people the opportunity to practice in a real courtroom setting. It will be really great for our law school,' he said. Patricia S. Abril, interim dean of the School of Law, hailed the Chaplins' generosity. 'When we put forward a vision for a new courtroom, the Chaplin family was the first to step up,' Abril said. 'Their unquestionable commitment to legal education and the School of Law is inspiring. We look forward to many successful trials and community-building events around a new and innovative courtroom, which will be the core of our culture.' In looking back at the life lessons they drew from their time at the U, both Arlene and Wayne Chaplin stressed the importance of perseverance. 'One of the things I learned at the U is that hard work and dedication pay off in the long run,' Wayne Chaplin reflected. 'I knew I wasn't the smartest person in the class, but I was one of the hardest working, and I think the attitude of 'anything is possible' is a really good one for people to have.' Arlene Chaplin echoed those sentiments, recalling something former University President Donna Shalala once told her: 'She always thought that while being the smartest person in the room is very valued, the hardest-working person is often the most successful.' The University has evolved immensely since the Chaplins were undergraduates, and both Arlene and Wayne have high hopes for its second century. 'All great cities have great academic institutions, health care, and a thriving arts community,' Arlene Chaplin said. 'And [for Miami,] the U is at the heart of all that, producing great future leaders for our community and beyond.' From his vantage point as a trustee and DAC member, Wayne Chaplin expressed gratitude for the opportunities to help shape the U's trajectory and bold ambitions for the institution's future.'We are lucky to have, for example, Bascom Palmer, the No. 1 eye hospital in the country for 23 years,' he said. 'We would love to see more programs on the Medical Campus achieve high rankings, and the same for the business school and law school. And, as a Hurricane family, we'd love some more national championships for Miami Athletics.' Attachment Arlene and Wayne Chaplin CONTACT: Megan Ondrizek University of Miami 3052843667 in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
14 hours ago
- Climate
- Yahoo
How rare are May tropical storms?
NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — Hurricane season for the Atlantic Basin starts Sunday, June 1, hurricane season in the Eastern Pacific has already begun. We are already awaiting the formation of the Eastern Pacific's first named storm of the season, Alvin. This storm is located a few hundred miles off the coast of southern Mexico, and is expected to better organize over the next 24 to 48 hours as a tropical depression or potentially a tropical storm by the end of the week. The Eastern Pacific hurricane season started May 15, more than two weeks earlier than the Atlantic's because of warmer waters and favorable upper-level winds in the middle of the month. Since this tropical activity is occurring so early in the year, many of us are asking, 'Is this normal?'. Normal, not exactly, but it isn't uncommon to see tropical activity before June 1. About every five years or so we get tropical storms or even a hurricane develop ahead of schedule. Keep in mind, humans set the date parameters for hurricane season, not Mother Nature. If conditions are right, storms will form. Our most recent pre-season storms in the Atlantic Basin were: Tropical Storm Ana – April 20, 2003 Tropical Storm Arlene – May 6, 1981 Tropical Storm Ana – May 8, 2015 Subtropical Storm Andrea – May 7, 2007 Tropical Storm Alberto – May 19, 2012 The Eastern Pacific and the Atlantic Basis use separate lists of names for storms. Our first named storm in the Atlantic Basin will be Andrea. Which ironically, was the name of a pre-season storm back in rips Trump plan to privatize Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac FUELED Wellness + Nutrition | High-protein BBQ chips that satisfy How rare are May tropical storms? Sip & Dip at the Audubon Zoo starts Friday King Charles III delivers rare speech to Canada's Parliament Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Dick Van Dyke's Wife Arlene Makes Bold Admission About Husband's Age
Dick Van Dyke is celebrating nearly 100 years of life with no signs of slowing down. The 99-year-old revealed during a Q&A with his wife, Arlene Van Dyke, at the Dick & Arlene Van Dyke Vandy Camp event over the weekend, that he and the late Ed Asner had been planning a remake of the classic comedy The Odd Couple before Asner's death in 2021 at the age of 91. "That would've been such fun, and we lost it. I've lost a lot of friends," the Mary Poppins star said. Arlene, 53, added, 'He's outlived everybody. That's the curse of living to almost 100.' Despite this, Dick remains upbeat, sharing that his secret to staying positive is simple: 'Well, life's been good to me. I can't complain.' The actor will turn 100 on December 13. 🎬 SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox 🎬 The Odd Couple, which first premiered as a Broadway play in 1965, has been an iconic part of entertainment history. The story of Felix and Oscar, two polar opposites living together, was adapted into a movie in 1968, starring Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau, and later into a popular TV series in 1970. As the Hollywood legend prepares for his 100th birthday in December, he shared with People at the event the reason why he's still performing: "I'm a ham. love it. I get a jolt of energy from an audience." Van Dyke's last birthday, however, was marked by a dramatic escape from a life-threatening situation. Last December, he found himself caught in the middle of a devastating Southern California wildfire that ravaged the Malibu area. The fires, which broke out on December 9, came close to he and Arlene's home, and in shocking footage from his front porch camera shown on the TODAY show, Van Dyke was seen being carried away from his home. Dick Van Dyke's Wife Arlene Makes Bold Admission About Husband's Age first appeared on Parade on May 25, 2025
Perth Now
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Dick Van Dyke admits he has ‘lost a lot of friends' while discussing toll of living until near 100
Dick Van Dyke has spoken candidly about the emotional toll of nearing 100, saying: 'I've lost a lot of friends.' The 99-year-old star of 'Mary Poppins' and 'Chitty Chitty Bang Bang' made the comments during a question and answer event in Malibu, California, alongside his wife, Arlene Silver, 53, while he reflected on the death of his long-time friend and co-star Ed Asner in 2021, which halted plans for a remake of 'The Odd Couple'. He was quoted by People saying about the stalled project: 'That would've been such fun, and we lost it. '(But) I've lost a lot of friends.' Arlene, who has been married to Dick since 2012, responded: 'He's outlived everybody. That's the curse of living to almost 100.' The couple appeared at the event to discuss Dick's career, health, and their relationship, which has drawn attention due to their 46-year age gap. Despite the difference in age, both described their bond as strong and enduring. 'We get along so well. Everybody said it wouldn't work,' Dick said. Arlene agreed: 'We just care about each other so much. It's eerie how well [the marriage] works. People the same age don't last,' she added with a laugh. Dick, whose birthday is on 13 December, has often credited his long life and good health to a steady exercise routine. 'I've always exercised, three days a week,' he said in January on the 'Where Everybody Knows Your Name' podcast. He added: 'I get down and do a lot of stretching and yoga,' before noting he uses workout equipment to achieve a full-body sweat. Despite the sorrow of outliving many close friends and co-stars, Arlene noted that Dick has remained 'so positive'. 'Well, life's been good to me. I can't complain,' Dick said. He also said he's looking forward to marking his centennial birthday with a celebration. During his podcast interview, he also said he was planning a 'big party' to commemorate turning 100.
Daily Mirror
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Acting legend Dick Van Dyke, 99, shares the biggest curse of being nearly 100
Dick Van Dyke will turn 100 later this year but the Hollywood icon revealed the sad thing about being an almost centenarian Dick Van Dyke has revealed what the biggest curse of being almost 100 is. The Hollywood legend, who is famous for films like Mary Poppins and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, will reach the milestone birthday in December this year. But in a Q&A with his producer and actress wife Arlene, 53, the 99-year-old - who is still working - shared that although "life's been good to me" the sad thing about being an almost centenarian is losing his loved ones, particularly his peers. He revealed how he and good friend Ed Asner were set to do a remake of the 1970s American sitcom The Odd Couple before Ed's death at the age of 91 in August 2021. Dick said: "That would have been such fun - and we lost it. I've lost a lot of friends." His wife Arlene cut in and said: "He's outlived everybody. That's the curse of living to 100." Asked what the secret to a long life is, Dick said his work and continuing to perform keeps him young because it "energises" him. PEOPLE magazine reported the star told the audience at the special Q&A event in Malibu, California: "I'm a ham. I love it. I get a jolt of energy from an audience." Despite his age, Dick still regularly performs and did on the night with his musical group, barbershop quartet The Vantastix. He also opened up on what it was like to work with co-star Dame Julie Andrews, 89, in the classic 1964 film Mary Poppins. He shared: "I'm not a real singer, so I tend to be under, fighting to get up there and sing on top of the note. Just took me forever in the recording. "Julie was just patient as could be and kept helping me, saying, 'Think high. Think up there.' And it turned out great. She was wonderful. We had a wonderful time together." Earlier this year, the screen icon said the secret staying so youthful at his age was also down to his strict regime of regular workouts. And his famous all-singing and all-dancing act still shines through at the gym because he 'literally' dances between weight machines instead of walking. He revealed how he likes to workout for an hour and swim laps in the pool before taking a nap at home. He said: "I've always exercised. Three days a week we go to the gym, still. Three days a week. And I think that's it - why I'm not stove up like my equals." Fellow actor Ted Danson, 77, who is known for Cheers and more recently in Netflix series A Man on the Inside, recalled seeing Dick at the gym in Malibu. He said: "If I got there early enough I would see you literally workout on some weight machine and then - almost like you were doing circuit training - you would not walk to the next machine, but dance. You literally danced to the next machine and I watched that for a couple of weeks." His wife Arlene added: "He still does that."
