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  1. New York Knicks’ Amar’e Stoudemire Becomes a ’Cane

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    May 15, 2012 – One of the University of Miami’s newest enrollees is 6 feet 11 inches tall, 260 pounds, and can wield a basketball with one hand like the average person…

  2. UM/Jackson Surgeons Help Daughter Give Mother Gift of Life

    May 15, 2012 – Redirect to: http://med.miami.edu/news/um-surgeons-help-daughter-give-mom-gift-of-life-for-mothers-day

  3. Jimmy Johnson Named to College Football Hall of Fame

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    May 15, 2012 – Former UM head coach led the Hurricanes to the 1987 National Championship.

  4. Nursing School’s El Centro Renewed

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    May 14, 2012 – $7.6 million NIH renewal grant allows center to continue research in HIV prevention.

  5. UM Ethics Programs Recertified as WHO Collaborating Center

    May 14, 2012 – The University of Miami Ethics Programs have been redesignated as a Collaborating Center in Ethics and Global Health Policy by the World Health Organization…

  6. Florida Supreme Court Adopts Recommendations by Miami Law Students

    May 14, 2012 – In a recent opinion regarding children’s appearances in dependency court proceedings, the Florida Supreme Court adopted parts of a proposed amendment…

  7. Undergraduate Program at Business School Ranked Among Nation’s Best

    May 14, 2012 – Redirect: Undergraduate Program at Business School Ranked Among Nation's Best

  8. A Growing Heritage

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    May 14, 2012 – UM inducts 93 new donors into its Heritage Society.

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  9. UM Honors African-American Pioneers Who Broke Barriers

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    May 14, 2012 – A trailblazing scholar and historian, Whittington Johnson had always resisted being called the University of Miami’s first African-American professor,…

  10. UM Mourns Passing of Paul T. Dee

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    May 13, 2012 – Dee served key roles for more than 30 years at UM.

  11. e-V Extra: Job Reorganization and Elimination Under Way at Miller School

    May 09, 2012 – In the wake of President Shalala’s April 24 Dialogue letter to faculty and staff, changes are under way at the Miller school.

  12. Four Canes Selected for NCAA Individual Championships

    May 07, 2012

  13. Kenyan Minister of Medical Services Tours Nursing School

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    May 07, 2012 – Visiting Miami on April 23 for a series of meetings focusing on trade, education, tourism, and technology, Kenya’s minister of medical services paid…

  14. The Launch Pad, Student Entrepreneur Win Big

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    May 07, 2012 – Both are honored at Technology Leaders of the Year Awards.

  15. NASPA Honors Vice President for Student Affairs Pat Whitely

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    May 07, 2012NASPA, the leading association for the advancement, health, and sustainability of the student affairs profession, has…

  16. UM Recognized as Environmentally Responsible University

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    May 07, 2012 – UM has been recognized in Princeton Review’s “Guide to 322 Green Colleges.”

  17. Educator Receives Prestigious Spirit of Service Learning Award

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    May 07, 2012 – A University of Miami faculty member known for preparing physicians to work in medically underserved communities is the recipient of a prestigious award…

  18. Student Activities Center Tops Out

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    May 07, 2012 – Major construction work completed on UM's new student center.

  19. Lactation Rooms Aid UM’s Nursing Mothers

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    May 07, 2012 – Only a few months ago, Dominique Kirkland had to use her supervisor’s office at the Miller School of Medicine to express breast milk for her newborn…

  20. Interdisciplinary Stem Cell Institute Awarded $10 Million Grant

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

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  21. Pap Corps Makes $3.2 Million Gift

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

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  22. Study Finds Hispanic Lung Cancer Patients Tend to Outlive Blacks and Whites

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    April 30, 2012 – A new analysis by a team of researchers at the Miller School’s Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center has found that Hispanic lung cancer patients seem to live longer than white or black patients.

  23. Weekend at the Park

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    April 30, 2012 – Thousands participate in UM Family Weekend with the Miami Marlins.

  24. Asia and Latin America Initiative Gets Under Way

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    April 30, 2012 – The University of Miami’s Center for Latin American Studies (CLAS) marked the successful launch of its Asia and Latin America in the 21st Century…

  25. Six Hurricanes Selected in 2012 NFL Draft

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    April 30, 2012 – Olivier Vernon, Lamar Miller drafted by the Miami Dolphins.

  26. New Neuroscience Building Breaks Ground

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    April 30, 2012 – Facility will launch a new era for collaborative neuroscience research at UM.

  27. Mark Diaz Named Vice President for Budget and Planning

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    April 30, 2012 – Mark Diaz, who for the past seven years has overseen the University of Miami’s annual budget and related budgetary operations, has been named vice…

  28. Generous Gift Supports Bankruptcy Clinic

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    April 25, 2012 – Miami Law clinic named in honor of Judge A. Jay Cristol and his late wife, Eleanor.

  29. Meera Nagarsheth Named 2012 Campus Compact Newman Civic Fellow

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    April 23, 2012 – From left, Robin Bachin, President Donna E. Shalala, Meera Nagarsheth, and Andrew Wiemer.

  30. Groundbreaking Ceremony for Neuroscience Building

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    April 23, 2012 – Facility will be an interactive hub for neurological imaging and health research.

  31. Bascom Palmer and Saudi Arabia’s Largest University Begin Collaboration

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    April 23, 2012 – Bascom Palmer Eye Institute and King Saud University’s department of ophthalmology in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, are partnering in a new venture to significantly…

  32. Student Team Wins Prestigious Advertising District Competition

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    April 23, 2012 – The School of Communication student advertising team MIami Collective will compete in the American Advertising Federation's national competition in June.

  33. More than $35,000 Awarded in Annual Business Plan Competition

    April 23, 2012

  34. Goldwater Honors

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    April 23, 2012 – Four UM students have been recognized in the 2012 Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Program.

  35. Lakeside Linkup

    April 23, 2012 – Hundreds of students, faculty, and staff members joined hands on April 20, encircling Lake Osceola on the University of Miami’s Coral Gables campus in…

  36. Medical Creole Classes Help Health Care Providers

    April 23, 2012 – In Miami-Dade County, 1 in 24 residents speaks Creole, while in Broward County, it’s 1 in 29. These two counties top the list in the U.S. for areas where…

  37. Hurricane Hoops History

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    April 19, 2012 – Johnson, Williams become first UM duo ever selected in the WNBA Draft.

  38. UM Launches Accredited Program to Train Coaches

    April 17, 2012 – Students can participate in program accredited by International Coach Federation.

  39. Miller School Honored for Excellence in Institutional Diversity

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    April 17, 2012 – Earns the Student National Medical Association’s award for Diversity in Medicine: Excellence in Institutional Diversity.

  40. Volunteer, Social Justice, and Earth Week Events to Take Place at UM

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    April 17, 2012 – The William R. Butler Center for Volunteer…

  41. Student Government Names Award after VP for Student Affairs Pat Whitely

    April 17, 2012 – During the annual University of Miami Student Government banquet held on April 4, the outgoing Executive Branch recognized Patricia A. Whitely for her…

  42. Marvin Dawkins Named New Faculty Athletic Representative to the ACC and NCAA

    April 17, 2012 – Marvin Dawkins, a distinguished professor in the Department of Sociology in the College of Arts and Sciences, has been chosen as the University of Miami’s…

  43. Oscar-Winning Producer Visits UM

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    April 16, 2012 – Jon Landau shared behind-the-scenes secrets from the making of his blockbuster movies.

  44. Flexible Summer Workweek Begins June 1; Program Extended

    April 16, 2012 – The University of Miami will again offer its annual Flexible Summer Workweek Program this summer. This year the program has been extended by two weeks…

  45. Coach Katie Meier Signs Stellar 2012 Recruiting Class

    April 16, 2012

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  46. UM a Fit-Friendly Company

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    April 16, 2012 – University receives Gold Level recognition in the American Heart Association’s Fit-Friendly Companies program.

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  47. SEEDS of Opportunity

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    April 16, 2012 – Scientists and Engineers Expanding Diversity and Success hosts third annual networking dinner.

  48. Teaching and Learning Community Forum Addresses Standardized Testing

    April 16, 2012 – Standardized tests such as the FCAT (Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test) are not designed for better learning or creating better students; instead,…

  49. Creating Eco-Friendly Digs for the Everglades

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    April 13, 2012 – Architecture students are creating a prototype for eco-friendly digs at Everglades National Park.

  50. ICCAS to Host Lessons of the Bay of Pigs

    April 13, 2012 – The Institute for Cuban and Cuban-American Studies will present the panel discussion “Lessons of the Bay of Pigs” on Tuesday, April 17 at 7 p.m. at…

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  51. UM Among South Florida Institutions that will Launch TurboVote

    April 11, 2012 – The University of Miami is among one of South Florida’s leading colleges and universities that will launch a new, national service called TurboVote.…

  52. Voters Prefer Candidates with Deep Voices

    April 11, 2012 – Convincing speeches are central to campaigning for elected office, but do our voices affect how we select our leaders? A newly-published paper in Proceedings…

  53. Summary Annual Reports and Retirement Savings Plan Safe Harbor Notice Available Online

    April 09, 2012 – The Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 requires employers to file annual reports with the Internal Revenue Service and the U.S. Department…

  54. Instructional Advancement Center Offers Blackboard Training Classes

    April 09, 2012 – The Instructional Advancement Center is offering training classes on Blackboard Assignments, Introduction to Blackboard 9.1, and Learning Modules. For…

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  55. Take Advantage of Free Computer Software Training in April

    April 09, 2012 – The User Support Services group offers free computer software training for University of Miami employees. Courses include Microsoft Office applications…

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  56. Four Faculty Members Honored for Service, Teaching, and Scholarship

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    April 09, 2012 – With a three decades-long career at the University of Miami steeped in service, religious studies professor Stephen Sapp stepped onto the stage inside…

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  57. Bascom Palmer Researchers Make Breakthrough in Fight Against Glaucoma

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    April 09, 2012 – A six-year collaboration between two faculty members at the Miller School of Medicine’s Bascom Palmer Eye Institute

  58. Studio Arts Complex Celebrates Opening

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    April 09, 2012 – Complex is home to painting, sculpture, and glass courses.

  59. Cooking the Books: Edible Books Festival Showcases Tasty Creations

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    April 09, 2012 – Book and food lovers converged to admire and enjoy tasty creations at the University of Miami Libraries’ third annual Edible Books Festival, held in…

  60. UM Psychologist, Philosopher, Physician-Researcher Recognized

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

  61. UM Named a Bike-Friendly University

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    April 09, 2012 – League of American Bicyclists recognizes UM for its bike-friendly initiatives.

  62. Dance the Night Away at the 10th Annual Tropical Nights

    April 05, 2012 – Fundraiser for UM-NSU CARD includes auctions, raffles, live music.

  63. UM Quidditch Team Wins Swamp Cup

    April 05, 2012 – Students participated in the Swamp Cup in Gainesville.

  64. Three UM Students Receive Prestigious ACC-IAC Fellows Program Grants

    April 03, 2012

  65. UM Recognized as Top Peace Corps-Producing Institution Serving Hispanics

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    April 03, 2012 – The University has 19 alumni currently serving as volunteers.

  66. Architect’s Lecture to Delve Into the Rich Architectural Heritage of the South

    April 02, 2012 – Andrew Cogar, a University of Miami School of Architecture alumnus and partner with the Atlanta-based architectural firm Historical Concepts, will delve…

  67. Women’s Commission Breakfast Empowers Women

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    April 02, 2012 – When University of Miami president Donna E. Shalala was a young college instructor in the early stages of her higher education career, the chair of the…

  68. Citizens Board Launches CB Connects U

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    April 02, 2012 – Initiative helps strengthen relationship between UM and business leaders.

  69. Launch Pad Entrepreneurs Named Finalists in Technology Leaders of the Year Award

    April 02, 2012 – Launch Pad entrepreneurs have swept the three finalist nominations in the “Technology Student Entrepreneur” category in this year’s Greater Miami…

  70. School of Education and Human Development’s New Name Reflects Academic Mission

    April 02, 2012 – In a move to more accurately reflect its academic programs and mission, the School of Education has changed its name to the School of Education and Human…

  71. Johnson, Williams Named AP All-Americans

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    April 02, 2012 – Senior guards led UM to a second straight appearance in the NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament.

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  72. Turn Out the Lights

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    March 29, 2012 – UM to participate in Earth Hour 2012.

  73. President Shalala Joins Brookings Institution

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    March 29, 2012 – Shalala will work in economic studies and health care reform.

  74. UM Experts: Autism Awareness Month

    March 27, 2012 – April is Autism Awareness Month, and with approximately one in 150 children diagnosed as somewhere on the autism spectrum, the

  75. Positive Parenting

    March 27, 2012 – Facing the challenges of raising children in today’s complex, fast-paced world, parents often feel overwhelmed, exhausted, and stressed. In this lunchtime…

  76. Investing and Savings Educational Workshop Targeted to Women

    March 27, 2012 – TIAA-CREF will be hosting a workshop for women interested in learning more about investing and saving strategies. The workshop, “She’s Got It: A Woman’s…

  77. Hurricane Champions: Recognizing Those Who Go Above and Beyond

    March 27, 2012 – Service excellence. Teamwork. Innovation. These are words that, on paper, may mean little. But when you meet someone who embodies these terms – a UM…

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  78. $7.5M Gift Creates Collaborative Institute in Biomedical Nanotechnology

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

  79. Empowering Students

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    March 27, 2012 – Scholarships give boost to students' academic endeavors.

  80. Ring Theatre: A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum

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    March 26, 2012 – One of Broadway’s Greatest Musical Farces!
    Book by Burt Shevelove and Larry Gelbart;
    Music and Lyrics by Stephen Sondheim

    "Tragedy…

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  81. Breakthrough Transplant Study

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    March 26, 2012 – DRI study shows stem cells can replace anti-rejection drug for transplants.

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  82. Professor Oxman Helps Settle Claims to Bay of Bengal

    March 26, 2012 – With University of Miami law Professor Bernard H. Oxman sitting on the bench, the International…

  83. Filmmaker’s New Endeavor Aims to Protect Wetlands

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

  84. Panelists Tout Health Care Law’s Benefits to Women

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    March 26, 2012 – HHS Secretary Sebelius, President Shalala among panelists who discuss Affordable Care Act.

  85. Stress Management Improves Breast Cancer Outcomes

    March 26, 2012 – A team of researchers led by Michael H. Antoni, director of the University of Miami’s Center for Psycho-Oncology Research, has shown that a stress management…

  86. Joint Medical and Law Degree Program Launched

    March 26, 2012 – Typically, a medical degree opens up a world of life-saving patient care, while a law degree provides entry to courtrooms, boardrooms and the halls of…

  87. UM Counseling Center Gets New Director

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    March 26, 2012 – Ernesto R. Escoto, a highly trained counseling psychologist who has conducted extensive research on the needs of international students and in the field…

  88. Johnnetta Cole Discusses Her Love Affair with Art

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    March 23, 2012 – Director of the Smithsonian National Museum of African Art speaks at UM.

  89. We Robot

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

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  90. UM Renews Historic Rivalry With Notre Dame

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    March 20, 2012 – Browse UM's 2012 football schedule.

  91. UM Scientist to Lead Arctic Expedition

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    March 19, 2012 – Arctic expedition could shed new light on global climate change.

  92. Employees Honored for Completing Leadership Academy Emerging Leader Program

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    March 19, 2012 – Four University of Miami employees have been honored for completing UM’s Leadership…

  93. School of Education Students Honored by Miami Coalition of Christians and Jews

    March 19, 2012 – Two University of Miami School of Education graduate students from the Community and Social Change Master’s…

  94. Nursing Mother Rooms Now Available across the University

    March 19, 2012 – In its continuing effort to foster a family-friendly environment, the University of Miami is pleased to announce the opening of dedicated rooms on all UM campuses to support nursing mothers upon their return to work.

  95. Closer to a Cure for Diabetes

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    March 19, 2012 – DRI scientists develop oxygen-generating biomaterial to improve survival of insulin-producing cells.

  96. A Double Dose of Hurricanes Basketball

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    March 19, 2012 – Women’s and men’s teams play tonight in critical post-season tournament matchups.

  97. 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.

  98. Jack Lord, M.D., Named Miller School and UHealth Chief Operating Officer

    March 15, 2012 – Recently returned to his alma mater after three decades in leadership roles that spanned the health care spectrum.

  99. President Shalala Featured on WPBT2 Documentary on Peace Corps

    March 15, 2012 – UM president among 10 other South Florida volunteers highlighting their experiences.

  100. Physicist and Novelist Alan Lightman to Lecture

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    March 14, 2012 – Henry King Stanford Distinguished Professor in the Humanities presents on March 28.

 

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