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The private University of Miami was chartered in 1925 by a group of citizens who thought the young Miami community needed an institution of higher learning. Supporters believed that the community offered unique opportunities to develop inter-American studies, to further creative work in the arts and letters, and to conduct teaching and research programs in tropical studies. By the fall of 1926, when the first class of 560 students enrolled at the University of Miami, the land boom had collapsed, and hopes for a speedy recovery were dashed by a m...
The private University of Miami was chartered in 1925 by a group of citizens who thought the young Miami community needed an institution of higher learning. Supporters believed that the community offered unique opportunities to develop inter-American studies, to further creative work in the arts and letters, and to conduct teaching and research programs in tropical studies. By the fall of 1926, when the first class of 560 students enrolled at the University of Miami, the land boom had collapsed, and hopes for a speedy recovery were dashed by a major hurricane. In the next 15 years UM barely kept afloat, overcoming bankruptcy and other problems before experiencing tremendous growth as the Miami area grew. When the University opened in 1926, it consisted of the College of Liberal Arts, the School of Music, and the Evening Division. During the Dr. Bowman F. Ashe presidency (1926-52), UM added the School of Law (1928), the School of Business Administration (1929), the School of Education (1929), the Graduate School (1941), the Marine Laboratory (1942; presently the Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science), the School of Engineering (1947), and the School of Medicine (1952). Donna E. Shalala became its fifth president in 2001 after serving as the longest-serving Secretary of Health and Human Services in U.S. history. She served in the Clinton Administration from 1993-2000 and oversaw a $600 billion budget. Prior to that, she was Chancellor of the University of Wisconsin - Madison for six years, the first woman ever to head a Big Ten University. Shalala also served as president of Hunter College, The City University of New York, for seven years. UM currently enrolls 15,670 students in approximately 120 undergraduate, 108 master's, 49 doctoral, and two professional areas of study. The University's students represent all 50 states and 114 foreign countries. UM alumni live in all 50 states and in 148 countries. There are more than 155,000 alumni in the University's history. The University of Miami is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award baccalaureate, master's, and doctorate degrees. The University is also accredited by 21 other professional accrediting agencies. It is a member of the American Association of University Women, the American Council on Education, the American Council of Learned Societies, the Association of American Colleges, the Florida Association of Colleges and Universities, and the National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities. UM's sports teams are called the Hurricanes and its mascot is the Ibis, known as the first bird to return to an area after a hurricane. For more information go to www.miami.edu.
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Orange honors 97 seniors admitted to top colleges
Sentinel School Zone - Orlando SentinelThe Orange County School Board is recognizing tonight its top one percent — nearly 100 students admitted to top colleges from amongst about 10,000 high school graduates this year. The district's traditional high schools provided the names of their... -
Florida universities rank high in presidential pay
Florida's universities trail the nation when it comes to state funding and academic rankings, but they do score high in one area: pay for their top leaders. The median pay for presidents of the eight research universities in Florida was $510,000 during...Tags: Research, John Hitt, James H. Ammons, University of Florida, Education
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Colonial senior J.P. Friday makes the jump to UM scholarship
Central Florida Varsity the Blog - Orlando SentinelColonial’s J.P. Friday, who saw his college recruitment rapidly heat up after he won region titles with career-best marks in the triple jump and high jump, committed to the University of Miami on Thursday. The Hurricanes offered a full ride during... -
Biden's address forces Cypress Bay graduation to Marlins stadium
Vice President Joe Biden threw Cypress Bay High School a bit of a curveball when he announced he would deliver the keynote address at next month's graduation ceremony. But as a result, the Weston public school will not only score a high profile...Tags: Broward County, Jeff Nelson, United Center, Joe Biden, Cypress Bay High School
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Swofford: ACC prefers conference champs playoff model
AMELIA ISLAND — One of the biggest questions on the collective minds of college football fans is the ongoing debate surrounding the possible postseason playoff. On Wednesday, ACC commissioner John Swofford weighed in on that debate. "There is a...Tags: Sports, Football, College Football, Atlantic Coast Conference, Syracuse Orange
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New UM football policy fair or foul for student-athletes?
Rules and policies are often times created with the best of intentions, but when it comes to college sports, they often fail miserably. But in the case of the University of Miami, the new rule isn't coming from the NCAA but rather from the school...
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New York Knicks star Amare Stoudemire enrolls at University of Miami
South Florida Sun-SentinelCount Amare Stoudemire as a 'Cane. The New York Knicks star forward is now officially a University of Miami student. UM confirmed Monday night that Stoudemire has registered for summer classes, working toward a bachelor's degree in general studies....Tags: New York Knicks, National Basketball Association, Education, Lake Wales, Miami Heat
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FSU president criticizes Big 12 academics; affirms ACC position
Chopping Block - Seminoles Blog - Orlando SentinelAMELIA ISLAND — We'll keep this brief — still working on adding Florida State coach Jimbo Fisher's comments from earlier this afternoon to the blogroll — but figured this was worth passing along. As you probably know by now from... -
Senator creates Website for children with autism
Credit state Sen. Jeremy Ring for creating the "Facebook of Autism" — my phrase, not his. He has developed a free Website so families with children affected by chronic behavioral disorders can interact and communicate more effectively with school...
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Teel Time: FSU president Barron details ACC-Big 12 issues in unusual, lively statement
Twitter erupted Monday afternoon when Florida State president Eric Barron, in a statement regarding the Seminoles’ conference affiliation, called the Big 12 “academically weaker” than the ACC. As a keyboard jockey with a mere bachelor&...Tags: Time (magazine), Sports, College Football, Missouri Tigers, College Sports
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FSU president criticizes Big 12 in email to fans; affirms ACC position
We’ll keep this brief — still working on adding Florida State coach Jimbo Fisher’s comments from earlier this afternoon to the blogroll — but figured this was worth passing along. As you probably know by now from reading the...
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800 layoffs announced at University of Miami medical school
The Miami HeraldThe University of Miami medical school is laying off 800 people, a state website reported at mid-day Tuesday. As required by law, UM filed a WARN notice announcing the layoffs. The layoff date is July 31. The full story can be read at MiamiHerald.com.Tags: Career and Workplace, Layoffs and Downsizing, Education, Colleges and Universities, Unemployment
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