Articles from University of Miami

Coral Gables, FL, April 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The late Myrna and Sheldon Palley’s lifelong connection to the University of Miami began when Myrna was a student in the School of Education and Human Development, and Sheldon in the Miami Herbert Business School, later, the School of Law.

The Free Concert Will Feature Special Appearances by University of Miami Alumni Athletes Yonder Alonso, Ray Bellamy, and Tamara James, With TV Host and Producer Jason Kennedy Serving as the Emcee for the Event

CORAL GABLES, Fla., Oct. 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Demonstrating its commitment to excellence as a member of the Association of American Universities and number one in the state for National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding, the University of Miami has pledged to invest more than $30 million to bolster basic science research that will target neuroscience and aging, some of the most complex conditions confronting the U.S. population, including in South Florida.

The Free Concert, Held at the University of Miami on April 8, 2025, Will be Emceed by University of Miami Alumnus and TV Host and Producer Jason Kennedy

The late Tony Goldman was the driving force behind the rejuvenation of New York’s SoHo, South Beach’s Art Deco district, and Miami’s Wynwood. Now, his family is honoring his legacy with a gift to the School of Architecture.

Ved Chirayath—Rosenstiel School professor, National Geographic Explorer, and inventor of cutting-edge remote sensing technology—has been awarded the prestigious Moore Inventor Fellowship to advance his work in mapping the world’s oceans.

The Mark and Maureen Angelo Family Endowment Fund empowers undergraduates to excel and gain additional financial support while pursuing paid or unpaid internships.

$50 million donation will accelerate research efforts at the only National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated cancer center in South Florida, enhancing care, treatment, and outcomes for people in the region.

With their recent commitment to the University of Miami, Robert and Judi Prokop Newman continue to exemplify the power of philanthropy.

Alumna Jayne Baron Sherman, an award-winning producer in theater, film, and television, is helping future generations of University of Miami students tell compelling stories with a $3 million gift to the Department of Theatre Arts.

Real estate developer and Miami Hurricane parent Mark E. Carbone establishes endowed scholarship at Miami Herbert Business School.

The Grand Opening will be Celebrated with a Week-Long Series of Events that Begin at the End of October

To Wayne and Patricia Case, their planned gift to University of Miami Athletics represents a fraction of what the U has given them—as students, alumni, parents, and lifelong fans.

Bruce Heard has established the Bruce and Linda Heard Nonprofit Development Endowment Fund at the Miami Herbert Business School to help students gain practical experience and new skills.

University of Miami is designated as "exclusive online higher education partner” of the team

The Steven B Schonfeld Foundation has made a gift to increase opportunities for students who aspire to careers in tech and finance, funding two academic scholarships annually to sophomore students majoring in computer science or computer engineering.

Recognized for its groundbreaking research and graduate education, the University of Miami is one of six leading research universities invited to join the association.

The Platform for Excellence in Teaching and Learning at the University of Miami aims to transform and elevate postsecondary education for the 21st century. A $5 million grant from the Sherman Fairchild Foundation will strengthen those efforts.

Ben Kirtman, professor of atmospheric sciences at the Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science, was named the William R. Middelthon III Endowed Chair in Earth Sciences to support research on disaster preparedness and climate variability—areas that reflect the commitment of philanthropist William R. Middelthon III to advance the school’s vital initiatives.

The Citizens Board recently celebrated members and initiatives playing transformative roles in the lives of students and at the University of Miami.

CORAL GABLES, Fla., April 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- To transform the way we commute and live, the University of Miami College of Engineering launched the Miami Engineering Autonomous Mobility Initiative (MEAMI), a consortium of world-class academic, industry, and government partners.

During his nearly five-decade conducting career, Gerard Schwarz has amassed a large, artistically significant collection of printed music, all bearing his performance notations. Now, he has given that repertoire to the Frost School of Music for the benefit of future generations of music students and scholars.

Jorge Ramos, an internationally acclaimed journalist and alumnus of the University of Miami, has created an endowed scholarship to support students in the School of Communication.

Official naming ceremony to take place March 2

Alumnus Stuart M. Bloch and his wife, Ambassador Julia Chang Bloch, have lived lives of service, advocacy, and barrier-breaking achievement. Now, they have affirmed their longtime commitment to the University of Miami, our alumni, and lifelong learning with a bequest to the Distinguished Alumni Lecture Series.

A $1 million grant will support the University of Miami’s work in identifying and addressing barriers to good health in low-income neighborhoods.

Elena Fiddian-Qasmiyeh, a renowned scholar of human migration, seeks to amplify the impact of the Cuban Heritage Collection on research and scholarship focused on the island nation.

After three decades of devoting their time, talents, and funds to the University of Miami and its students, alumni Scott Kornspan and Susan Fleischner Kornspan are making an even more lasting impact by creating three new categories of endowed scholarships as a permanent legacy at the U.