Philanthropy

  1. Cuban blogger Yoani Sánchez visits UM

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

  2. Bascom Palmer Breaks Ground on New Site in Naples

    February 19, 2013 – The site will contain clinical space customized for the treatment of ophthalmic diseases and disorders.

  3. Statement from President Donna E. Shalala

    February 18, 2013 – Update on NCAA internal investigation.

  4. U.S. Associate Justice Sonia Sotomayor Visits UM

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

  5. Miller Center Receives $1 Million Gift

    January 29, 2013 – Gift from Trustee George Feldenkreis also supports Judaic Studies Program.

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  6. Miami Drubs No. 1-Ranked Duke

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

  7. Legendary Coach Ron Fraser Passes Away

    January 20, 2013 – Fraser led UM baseball program for 30 seasons and to two College World Series titles.

  8. A Boost for Mind and Body

    January 15, 2013 – $500,000 gift expands Mind-Body Wellness Program at Sylvester at Deerfield Beach.

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  9. Esman Foundation Pledges Support to Sylvester

    January 09, 2013 – $450,000 gift will help cancer center discover new therapies

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

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

  11. 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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  12. UM Defeats Big Ten Power Michigan State

    November 28, 2012 – 67-59 victory over 13th-ranked Spartans part of ACC-Big Ten Challenge.

  13. Momentum2 Campaign Hits Billion-Dollar Mark

    October 26, 2012 – UM's campaign has hit the $1 billion mark, putting the University on the fast track to reach its goal.

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  14. UM’s Economic Impact Tops $6 Billion

    October 22, 2012 – Independent study shows that University is a major economic engine in the local and tri-county region.

  15. A Homecoming Celebration in Orange and Green

    October 19, 2012 – “The Tried, The True, The U,” the theme of this year’s annual celebration.

  16. UM Trustee Makes Gift to Miami Law

    October 01, 2012 – Wayne Chaplin's Challenge Grant Matches Law Scholarship Donations


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  17. Miami Rolls in Season Opener

    September 01, 2012 – Electrifying freshman Duke Johnson scores twice in 41-32 victory over Boston College.

  18. New Funding Enhances Frost School’s Henry Mancini Institute

    August 02, 2012 – Gift from Virginia "Ginny" Mancini supports the artistic director position.

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  19. ‘Shop for a Cause’ to Support the Debbie School

    July 23, 2012 – Enjoy a day of spectacular savings and shopping at one of the nation’s finest department stores, and help support a worthwhile cause at the same…

  20. UM Teams Up with Magic Johnson and Clear Health Alliance

    June 18, 2012 – Partnership will provide medical services to underserved South Florida patients living with HIV/AIDS.

  21. Tropical Nights

    May 21, 2012 – Annual fundraising event raises $300,000 for UM-NSU CARD programs, services, and research initiatives.

  22. Interdisciplinary Stem Cell Institute Awarded $10 Million Grant

    May 03, 2012 – Starr Foundation grant to support mission to translate stem cell discoveries.

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  23. Pap Corps Makes $3.2 Million Gift

    May 01, 2012 – Presents annual gift to the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center.

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  24. UM Psychologist, Philosopher, Physician-Researcher Recognized

    April 09, 2012 – Faculty receive 2012 Provost’s Award for Scholarly Activity.

  25. $7.5M Gift Creates Collaborative Institute in Biomedical Nanotechnology

    March 27, 2012 – Initiative will link investigators from three schools.

  26. Filmmaker’s New Endeavor Aims to Protect Wetlands

    March 26, 2012 – Professor and filmmaker Sanjeev Chatterjee launches website on World Water Day.

  27. We Robot

    March 21, 2012 – Cutting-edge discussion at UM Law will probe complex issues raised by sophisticated robotics.

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  28. Citizens Board Launches New Community Networking Initiative ‘CB Connects U’

    March 15, 2012 – New initiative designed to inform business leaders of the impact that UM has in South Florida.

  29. Former President of Spain Leads Panel Discussion on Changes in the Arab World

    March 05, 2012 – “Changes in the Arab World: Implications for Israel and Western Security” was the topic of discussion at a UM Global Affairs Lecture on March 1. The…

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  30. DRIF’s $100 Million Gift Kicks Off Momentum2

    February 16, 2012 – Gift provides significant boost to cure-focused research efforts at Diabetes Research Institute.

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  31. Mariano Gift to School of Law Celebrated

    February 06, 2012 – Miami Law celebrates the launch of a first-of-its-kind triple-degree program.

  32. Achieving Diversity in Engineering

    January 31, 2012 – Gift Funds Scholarships for African-American Engineering Students.

  33. Giving the Gift of Hearing

    January 30, 2012 – South Florida family benefits from Ear Institute gift.

  34. UM Ranked No. 1 Most Fiscally Responsible Nonprofit

    December 15, 2011 – Worth magazine partnered with Charity Navigator to determine the ranking.

  35. UM Holds Groundbreaking for Schwartz Center for Athletic Excellence

    December 12, 2011 – UM takes another major step in elevating its storied athletics program.

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  36. Launch Pad Participates in White House Discussions on Building Startups

    December 08, 2011 – Startup America Partnership announces $475 million in new committed resources.

  37. UM Unveils State-of-the-Art Cath Lab

    December 07, 2011 – Lab provides advanced imaging and pinpoint accuracy for new and complex procedures.

  38. Dolphins Cycling Challenge Raises Over $1 Million

    December 07, 2011 – Amount is one of largest gifts ever to Sylvester Cancer Center.

  39. UM Projects Get Funding from Citizens Board

    December 01, 2011 – Community leaders raise millions for student-intiated programs.

  40. Retro Musical Reflects Unique Collaboration

    November 16, 2011 – Fifty*Four*Forever is a colorful musical tribute to Studio 54.

  41. Cycling for a Cure

    November 11, 2011 – Dolphins Cycling Challenge doubles ridership to raise funds for Sylvester.

  42. Friends Give “Artfully” to UM Lowe Art Museum

    November 08, 2011 – Friends of Art give $700,000 to support The Lowe.

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  43. Leadership for Fundraising Campaign Announced

    November 07, 2011 – Influential group includes seven couples and three individuals with longtime UM connections.

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  44. Ceremonial Groundbreaking Held for New Student Activities Center

    October 28, 2011 – Administration and student leaders call planned complex “transformational.”

  45. Mural Chronicles UM’s History

    October 24, 2011 – Collage of 165 images to grace wall in University Center.

  46. Adrienne Arsht Gives $500,000 to Bascom Palmer

    October 18, 2011 – Gift establishes the betti lidsky Retinitis Pigmentosa Endowed Research Fund

  47. Rehab Team Wins Spinal Cord Injury Model Systems Grant

    October 18, 2011 – Federal funding of $2M supports research on care for spinal cord injury patients.

  48. Music in Red, White, and Blue

    October 17, 2011 – United States Marine Band performs at UM’s BankUnited Center.

  49. CAS Gallery Presents Annual Alumni Exhibition

    October 12, 2011 – Alumni show will include painting, ceramics, photography, and more.

  50. Legendary Occasion

    September 27, 2011 – Great Sports Legends Dinner raises more than $10 million for Miami Project to Cure Paralysis.

  51. HOPE Public Resource Center Holds Online Auction

    September 27, 2011 – Annual online auction begins October 3.

  52. UM Life Science & Technology Park Opens

    September 20, 2011 – New Health District facility to be a major hub for biomedical R&D.

  53. Soledad O’Brien Spotlights the Changing Face of Women’s Boxing

    September 19, 2011 – CNN anchor gives UM audience a look at the changing face of the sport.

  54. Former UM President Tad Foote To Be Honored

    September 15, 2011 – CADCA to present him with Lifetime Distinguished Service Award.

  55. UM’s New Biotech Park Hosts Resource Fair

    September 11, 2011 – The event served as the first official outreach effort for Overtown community.

  56. Soledad O’Brien to Speak at UM

    September 09, 2011 – CNN anchor will screen portions of her documentary, "In Her Corner: Latino in America."

  57. Miller School Ranked No. 1 by Hispanic Business Magazine

    September 06, 2011 – Schools of Business Administration and Law also highly ranked.

  58. UM Athletics Receives $4.2 Million Gift

    September 01, 2011 – Gift will help future generations of student-athletes fulfill their dream of getting an education.

  59. RSMAS Professor to Lead Deepwater Horizon Research

    August 31, 2011 – $15 million allocated to CARTHE group for research.

  60. Lowe Exhibit Provides Insights into Life in China

    August 25, 2011 – 150 photographic works by seven photographers from mainland China in exhibition.

  61. Lowe Art Museum Launches New Website

    August 22, 2011 – Debut comes in anticipation of the Museum’s 60th anniversary.

  62. Fanjul Family Donates $1 million to Bascom Palmer

    August 11, 2011 – Gift will help create a clinical research center at Palm Beach Gardens campus.

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  63. Researchers Discover Cause of Common Kidney Disease

    August 05, 2011 – Discovery could change the future of treating chronic kidney disease.

  64. Hundreds of Students to Participate for HOPE Day of Service

    August 01, 2011 – HOPE Public Interest Resource Center community service day is Aug. 11.

  65. UM Senior Trustee Sherwood Weiser Passes Away

    August 01, 2011 – Hotel developer gave generously to UM and was prominent civic leader.

  66. UM Tops $170 Million in Fundraising for FY 2011

    July 29, 2011 – Donations from alumni and parents help UM close out fiscal year with nearly an 8 percent increase.

  67. Guy Harvey Foundation Awards UM Professor Funding for Research

    July 27, 2011 – Neil Hammerschlag to study effects of tuna, billfish, and shark population decline.

  68. Former Star Linebacker Vilma Gives Back to UM

    July 26, 2011 – Current New Orleans Saints linebacker Jonathan Vilma makes major gift to athletic department.

  69. Bascom Palmer Ranked No. 1 for Eighth Consecutive Year

    July 19, 2011 – Four other UM/Jackson programs nationally ranked in U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals survey.

  70. UM Senior Administrator Elected to International Organization

    July 18, 2011 – Sergio Gonzalez elected a CASE Trustee-at-Large.

  71. Art on Wheels

    July 01, 2011 – Professor’s Mad Cow Motorcycle spreads environmental message.

  72. Songs in the Key of Youth

    June 28, 2011 – Frost School partners with community initiatives on new music education program for children.

  73. Prestigious Academic Journal Moves to Center for Humanities

    June 22, 2011Early Modern Women becomes first publication housed at the Center.

  74. UM Researchers Take Clinical Trial Expertise to Mexico

    June 10, 2011 – Miller School Epidemiology and Public Health researchers export their expertise to Mexico.

  75. Nursing Dean to Co-Chair Health Reform Committee

    June 07, 2011 – Peragallo named to Health Project Workforce Initiative in Washington, D.C.

  76. Study: Ocean Acidification Affecting Coral Reefs

    June 06, 2011 – Changes could severely reduce the diversity of coral reef ecosystems.

  77. UM Signs Collaborative Agreement in Israel

    June 06, 2011 – Partnership will focus on fields of humanities, social and behavioral sciences.

  78. Creating Agents of Social Change

    June 06, 2011 – School of Ed program prepares students for not-for-profit leadership.

  79. School of Business Administration Gets New Dean

    May 18, 2011 – Eugene W. Anderson brings more than 20 years of academic and administrative experience.

  80. Holtz Children’s Hospital Ranks Among Nation’s Best

    May 18, 2011 – Holtz highly ranked in seven specialties in U.S. News & World Report’s Best Children’s Hospitals.

  81. Pap Corps Nears Fundraising Record

    May 13, 2011 – Annual gift to UM among largest from the grassroots organization.

  82. Honoring a Creative Half-Century of Teaching

    May 12, 2011 – Creative Writing Program celebrates Professor Lester Goran’s 50th teaching anniversary.

  83. UM Names New Board of Trustees Chairman and Members

    April 29, 2011 – Leonard Abess named chairman, additional members appointed.

  84. Alumni Association Honors Distinguished Grads

    April 28, 2011 – A journalist and a recent grad who developed a plan to assist doctors get into Haiti among the honored.

  85. Green Recognition

    April 19, 2011 – UM honors award-winning author, holds ceremonial groundbreaking for Net-Zero water project.

  86. School of Ed Professor Gets National Funding for Math Initiative

    April 14, 2011 – Montague awarded a three-year $1.6 million grant.

  87. Words Worth a Thousand Pictures

    April 14, 2011 – Alumnus, photographer held captive in Libya speaks at UM.

  88. Christine E. Lynn Donates $10M to The Miami Project

    April 11, 2011 – Donation names and funds the Human Clinical Trial Initiative now in translational stage.

  89. British Ecologist Receives Rosenstiel Award

    April 11, 2011 – British marine ecologist Peter Mumby receives school’s top honor.

  90. Internet Expert Michael Froomkin Honored

    April 11, 2011 – Law professor awarded the Silvers and Rubenstein Endowed Distinguished Professorship.

  91. UM Receives $20M to Build New Student Center

    April 06, 2011 – Fairholme Foundation gift will pave way for new Student Activities Center.

  92. Katie Meier Named AP Coach of the Year

    April 03, 2011 – Shares award with coaches from Connecticut and Stanford.

  93. Scholarly Activity Recognized

    March 25, 2011 – 2011 Provost’s Award for Scholarly Activity recognizes faculty research endeavors.

  94. UM Graduate Schools, Programs Place High in ‘U.S. News’ Rankings

    March 15, 2011 – Miller School rises to No. 45 in rankings.

  95. Annual Scholarship Reception Empowers Student Learning

    March 14, 2011 – Woodson-Williams-Marshall Association reception delivers $55k in student scholarships.

  96. Miami Hosts FAU in NIT First Round

    March 14, 2011 – No. 2 seed Hurricanes face Owls at BankUnited Center this Wednesday.

  97. Philanthropist Kirk Landon Honored with Humanitarian Award

    March 11, 2011 – Miami Transplant Institute award recognizes exceptional generosity, volunteerism, and leadership.

  98. Hernandez Named Acting Director of Athletics

    March 03, 2011 – UM has appointed Tony Hernandez as Acting Director of Intercollegiate Athletics.

  99. School of Communication Dedicates Herrick Center

    February 25, 2011 – The Norton Herrick Center for Motion Picture Studies launched.

  100. School Alumnus to Manage Broad Key Research Station

    February 21, 2011 – Evan D’Alessandro will manage use of the 63-acre island located near Key Largo.

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