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  1. UM Tornado Experts

    May 21, 2013http://blogs.univmiami.net/experts/tag/okc-tornado-may-2013/

  2. Student-Created Web Series Wins Top Awards

    May 06, 2013 – 'To Live & Die in Opa Humpka' receives top honors at LA WebFest.

  3. Berta Soler Visits UM’s Institute for Cuban and Cuban-American Studies

    May 06, 2013 – Leader of Cuba's Ladies in White thanks Miami's exile community for supporting dissidents on the island.

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    community, cuba
  4. Preventing Stroke

    May 06, 2013 – Miller School gets $3.7 million grant to launch initiative aimed at reducing stroke disparities.

  5. UM Recognized for Its Commitment to Wellness

    April 30, 2013 – American Heart Association recognizes UM as a Fit-Friendly Worksite.

  6. J. William Harbour Awarded Endowed Chair at Bascom Palmer

    April 30, 2013 – Harbour has been named the Mark J. Daily, M.D., Endowed Chair.

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    momentum2
  7. Civic-Minded Student Christopher Sanchez Honored

    April 30, 2013 – Sanchez has been named a Campus Compact 2013 Newman Civic Fellow.

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    community
  8. ’Canes Hoops Honored in Tallahassee

    April 23, 2013 – Two resolutions recognized April 18, 2013, as "University of Miami Hurricanes Men's Basketball Team Day" in Florida.

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    hurricanes
  9. Distinguished Alumni Honored at UMAA Awards Ceremony

    April 23, 2013 – Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson was among a group of outstanding alumni honored at the University of Miami Alumni Association Awards Ceremony.

  10. UM Partners with U.S. Department of Homeland Security

    April 23, 2013 – Printed messages urge UM community to report suspicious activity as part of the "If You See Something, Say Something" campaign.

  11. Trailblazing Miami Law Program Wraps Another Year

    April 22, 2013 – LawWithoutWalls completes another successful session.

  12. School of Communication Receives $1 Million Gift

    April 22, 2013 – Trustee Robert Mann's generous gift will support student scholarships.

  13. Strategic Communication Professor Donn Tilson Receives Fulbright Award

    April 18, 2013 – Tilson will develop research, curriculum, and programming and will lecture on issues of diversity and public relations at the University of Ottawa.

  14. Budding Researchers Present Their Work

    April 16, 2013 – The forum featured poster presentations on research in the arts, engineering, humanities, and the biological, physical, and social sciences.

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    community
  15. Fischl, Myers, Ullmann Honored at Faculty Senate Awards Ceremony

    April 16, 2013 – Faculty senate recognizes stellar accomplishments of outstanding faculty.

  16. UM Experts on Trauma Aftermath, Anxiety, and PTSD

    April 16, 2013 – A listing of University of Miami faculty members who are authorities on trauma aftermath, anxiety, and posttraumatic stress disorder.

  17. Three Faculty Members Recognized for Scholarly Activity

    April 16, 2013 – Harvey Siegel, Michelle Wachs Galloway, and J. Tomás López receive Provost's Award for Scholarly Activity.

  18. SEEDS of Success

    April 16, 2013 – Scientists and Engineers Expanding Diversity and Success hosts annual dinner with UM President Donna E. Shalala.

  19. Researchers Identify Gene Associated with Alzheimer’s in African Americans

    April 10, 2013 – Discovery could lead to more effective therapies and drugs for patients.

  20. Researchers Identify Gene that Causes Deafness and Myopia

    April 09, 2013 – Study could lead to better understanding of the mechanism involved in the two disorders

  21. Researchers Identify Gene that Causes Deafness and Myopia

    April 09, 2013 – Study could lead to better understanding of the mechanism involved in the two disorders

  22. Glassell Family Foundation Donates $5 Million to UM

    April 09, 2013 – Gift will name research facility at Rosenstiel School.

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    momentum2
  23. Cuban blogger Yoani Sánchez visits UM

    April 02, 2013 – Dissident Journalist tours UM's Cuban Heritage Collection.

  24. Will Allen Leads a Food Revolution

    April 02, 2013 – Urban farmer and UM alumnus speaks on campus

  25. School Health Clinics Expand

    April 02, 2013 – $4 million federal Health Care Innovation Award helps bring dental and counseling services to the Dr. John T. Macdonald Foundation School Health Initiative.

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    health, clinics
  26. HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius Makes Surprise Visit to President Shalala’s Class

    April 02, 2013 – Secretary Sebelius answered students' questions during her visit to President Shalala's class.

  27. Moms’ Sensitivity Helps Language Development in Children with Hearing Loss

    March 26, 2013 – UM psychologist and collaborators demonstrate the impact of sensitive parenting on language growth in children who receive cochlear implants

  28. Geologists to Solve Evolutionary Mystery of Corals

    March 26, 2013 – Corals along southern coast of Dominican Republic could hold key.

  29. From UM to the White House

    March 26, 2013 – Racquel Russell, deputy assistant to the president for urban affairs and economic mobility, delivers keynote address at UM Women's Commission Breakfast.

  30. Pat Whitely Receives 2013 Scott Goodnight Award

    March 26, 2013 – The award is the highest honor presented by NASPA (Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education).

  31. UM’s 2012 United Way Campaign Surpasses $1 Million

    March 19, 2013 – Increased participation rates by several schools, colleges, and divisions combined with strong fundraising efforts from students helped push the University…

  32. A New Hope for an HIV Vaccine

    March 19, 2013 – Researcher's study marks significant advance in HIV research and prevention.

  33. Genes and Hearing Loss

    March 12, 2013 – Researcher gets $3.1 million NIH grant to study genes that cause deafness.

  34. Jim Larrañaga Voted ACC Coach of the Year

    March 12, 2013 – Larrañaga led UM men's basketball team to ACC title.

  35. Business School Hosts Real Estate Impact Conference

    March 05, 2013 – Summit examines the future of real estate in the region and beyond.

  36. Researchers Identify Seven New Genes Associated with Macular Degeneration

    March 05, 2013 – Study provides new directions for biological, genetic, and therapeutic studies of the condition.

  37. Sundararaman Named 2012 ACC Scholar-Athlete

    March 04, 2013

  38. Miami CTSI Celebrates Launch

    March 04, 2013 – CaneSearch research forum focuses on obesity, collaboration.

  39. Addressing Serious Health Conditions Abroad

    March 04, 2013 – Health communication projects focus on AIDS, malnutrition, and other illnesses.

  40. A Design-Build Upgrade

    March 04, 2013 – Gifts will enhance workspace for School of Architecture students.

  41. Three Student-Athletes Awarded Prestigious Postgraduate Scholarships

    February 28, 2013 – Scholarship is awarded to student-athletes who intend to pursue graduate degrees.

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  42. Parents Council Members Tour Student Activities Center

    February 28, 2013 – Group visited UM's Coral Gables campus as part of a Parents Council meeting.

  43. Deepwater Horizon Study

    February 26, 2013 – Researcher studies the effects of dispersants on oil spill

  44. Pat Whitely Elected Chair of NASPA Board of Directors

    February 26, 2013 – Vice president for student affairs is first UM administrator elected to the post.

  45. Gov. Rick Scott Visits Sylvester Cancer Center

    February 26, 2013 – Governor stresses his commitment to improving cancer care in the state.

  46. UM Partners with Investigative Reporting Center

    February 26, 2013 – Partnership will teach students how to produce in-depth news stories.

  47. Scholarly Thanks

    February 21, 2013 – Scholarship recipients gathered at the UM Fieldhouse on February 12 to show their heartfelt appreciation for the donors who have helped make their dream of a college education come true.

  48. Statement from President Donna E. Shalala

    February 19, 2013 – Response to NCAA Notice of Allegations

  49. Gift Establishes Melanoma Division in Department of Dermatology

    February 19, 2013 – Donation brings researchers closer to conquering a formidable foe.

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    momentum2
  50. Modeling Helps Clarify Effect of Dispersants on Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill

    February 19, 2013 – In a recent Nature News article, reporter Mark Schrope detailed the various efforts under way to determine the effects of chemical dispersants…

  51. Students Help Nonprofits Raise Profiles during 25-Hour PhilADthropy

    February 19, 2013 – More than 100 School of Communication students participated in the event.

  52. ’Canes Keep Climbing

    February 18, 2013 – Miami Moves Up to No. 2 in Latest AP Ranking

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    basketball
  53. Statement from President Donna E. Shalala

    February 18, 2013 – Update on NCAA internal investigation.

  54. J.D./Ph.D. in Environmental Science and Policy Unveiled

    February 14, 2013 – Joint degree caters to those pursuing careers in environmental policy, science, law, or government.

  55. Watkins Distinguished Chair Established at The Miami Project

    February 14, 2013 – Chair will help find solutions to spinal cord and brain injuries.

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  56. American Meteorological Society Honors UM Professors

    February 13, 2013 – Professors Chen, Soden, and Albrecht Recognized

  57. Signing Day Success

    February 07, 2013 – Football signs 16 student-athletes to National Letters of Intent.

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  58. University Of Miami Creates Matheson Distinguished Professorship in Architecture

    February 07, 2013 – Professorship will be held by School of Architecture Dean Elizabeth Plater-Zyberk.

  59. New Undergraduate Fall Academic Calendar Announced

    February 05, 2013 – Recently the Faculty Senate and the President approved changes to the undergraduate fall schedule as proposed by a joint Faculty-Administration Ad Hoc…

  60. Math Professors Awarded Simons Fellowships

    February 05, 2013

  61. Men’s Basketball Moves Up to No. 8 in AP Poll

    February 05, 2013 – Hurricanes remain undefeated in the ACC.

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    hurricanes
  62. U.S. Associate Justice Sonia Sotomayor Visits UM

    February 01, 2013 – First Hispanic appointed to Supreme Court opens up during visit at UM.

  63. Natoli Wins SFBJ’s CFO of the Year Award

    February 01, 2013 – Joe Natoli, UM’s senior vice president, has won South Florida Business Journal’s CFO of the Year Award.

  64. Tough Times Could Equal Bigger Waistlines

    January 31, 2013 – UM study finds people seek high-calorie foods during times of adversity.

  65. First Stroke Patients Treated in UM Stem Cell Trial

    January 31, 2013 – The clinical trial is of a revolutionary new treatment for ischemic stroke.

  66. Hurricanes Football to be Featured on ESPN3 Signing Day Coverage

    January 29, 2013

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    hurricane
  67. A Vision for a New Cathedral in Port-au-Prince

    January 29, 2013 – Exhibition at School of Architecture features top designs for rebuilding the Notre Dame de l’Assomption Cathedral.

  68. City of Coral Gables Honors UM

    January 25, 2013 – University receives Seal to City for hosting the first-ever high school basketball game at the BankUnited Center.

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    baseball
  69. Miami Drubs No. 1-Ranked Duke

    January 23, 2013 – 'Canes stay undefeated in ACC with 90-63 win over Blue Devils.

  70. Graduate Student’s ‘Sonic Reef’ Video Wins NSF Award

    January 22, 2013 – Erica Staaterman produced a 90-second video showing how her research could help shape the future.

  71. Mobile App Now Features Expanded Menu of Emergency Information

    January 22, 2013 – Crime prevention tips, addresses of UM buildings among new features.

  72. Dean Plater-Zyberk Helps Select Winners of Competition on Redesign of Haitian Cathedral

    January 22, 2013 – Puerto Rican architect Segundo Cardona and a team from his firm are winners of a competition in which entrants submitted drawings for the design and rebuilding…

  73. Beaming with Excitement

    January 22, 2013 – Marine Technology and Life Sciences Seawater Complex Tops Out.

  74. UM Men’s Basketball Team Takes on No. 1-Ranked Duke on January 23

    January 22, 2013 – Miami enters game undefeated in ACC play.



  75. UM, Moss and Associates Celebrate Camaraderie and Accomplishment

    January 22, 2013 – Employees gather at Student Activities Center construction site wearing popular game-day T-shirts co-sponsored by Moss.

  76. Free Flu Shots Still Being Offered for UM Employees

    January 22, 2013 – University encourages all employees who have not yet done so to get a free flu shot.

  77. Dean White Most Influential Woman in Legal Education

    January 17, 2013 – Miami Law dean garners prestigious ranking in National Jurist publication.

  78. Cristobal Named ‘Canes Associate Head Coach

    January 10, 2013 – UM football alum and former FIU head coach will coach tight ends.

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    athletics
  79. LawWithoutWalls Joins Forces with Global Law Firm Eversheds

    January 07, 2013 – Lawyers will bring expertise to students from 18 universities around the world.

  80. Researchers Make Key Discoveries

    January 07, 2013 – Findings could help reverse or prevent vision loss in demyelinating disease.

  81. Architecture’s Design Build Studio Creates Eco-Tent

    January 07, 2013 – Sustainable tent built by Architecture students now stands at Everglades National Park.

  82. Dean Tien Receives Governor’s Business Ambassador Award

    December 18, 2012 – Tien honored for promoting higher education in Florida.

  83. Frost School Dean Shelly Berg Nominated for Grammy Award

    December 18, 2012 – Berg nominated in the category of "Best Instrumental Arrangement Accompanying Vocalist(s)."

  84. Sylvester’s 20th Anniversary Gala Raises $1.3 Million

    December 12, 2012 – Funds research and care at only academic-based cancer center in South Florida.

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    momentum2
  85. Miller School’s NIH Funding Climbs

    December 10, 2012 – No. 38 national ranking reflects University's growing prominence as a major research institution.

  86. Miami Law Dean Named One of Nation’s Most Influential Educators

    December 10, 2012 – Miami Law Dean Named One of Nation's Most Influential Educators

  87. Sebastian Advances to Capital One Semifinals

    December 04, 2012 – UM's lovable mascot still needs your help to win Mascot of the Year competition.

  88. UM One of Nation’s Most Connected Universities

    December 03, 2012 – U.S. News ranks UM No. 4 in its first-ever ranking of Most Connected Colleges.

  89. Successful Partnership

    December 03, 2012 – UM, City of Coral Gables officials hold annual meeting to discuss Development Agreement.

  90. Dolphins Cycling Challenge Raises $2.2 Million

    November 27, 2012 – Proceeds will support research at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center.

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    momentum2
  91. Bascom Palmer Receives $10 Million Gift

    November 27, 2012 – Gift will establish center dedicated to eradicating blinding injuries and lethal orbital malignancies.

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    momentum2
  92. Top U.S. Policy and Industry Leaders to Discuss Election’s Impact on Health Care Reform

    November 26, 2012 – The "Business of Health Care Post-Election" conference will be held February 1.

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    health
  93. School of Communication Alumni Take Home Emmy Gold

    November 26, 2012 – Stellar works of both faculty and alumni nominated for Emmy Awards from the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences.

  94. UM Partners with DOE to Provide Financial Aid Shopping Sheet to Prospective Students

    November 26, 2012 – Earlier this year, President Barack Obama outlined the steps that his administration is taking to make college more affordable and to ensure that students…

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    community
  95. Destination Fashion Raises $31 Million for The Miami Project

    November 19, 2012 – Fundraising amount includes $25 million gift from philanthropist Christine E. Lynn.

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    momentum2
  96. Rudolph “Rudy” Green Appointed Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer

    November 15, 2012 – Green will be responsible for creating a robust compliance environment that can be recognized as best practice in research and academic medical center universities.

  97. UM Receives Charity Navigator Four-Star Rating

    November 13, 2012 – Rating is the 12th in a row for UM and highest-possible score.

  98. Study Assesses Risk of Heart Attack and Stroke Among Hispanics

    November 13, 2012 – Multicenter study is published in the Journal of the American Medical Association.

  99. Satellites Could Help Predict Volcanic Eruptions

    November 13, 2012 – Scientists discover evidence that volcanoes "inflate" prior to eruptions due to rise of magma.

  100. Actor Stephen Root to Visit UM for Screenings and Conversation

    November 09, 2012 – Root will discuss Office Space, Unthinkable, and other film and TV work.

 

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