Following the July 1 appointment of acting Dean Stephen J. Schnably, a respected, long-time professor at UM law, faculty members released a letter criticizing UM’s firing of Varona and demanding answers from Frenk.

“I gave it my all,” Varona said in highlighting his accomplishments as dean – including admitting what he said was the strongest law class in more than 30 years, raising $8 million, launching an environmental law program, and adapting learning models to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Senate faculty support of the dean comes two days after the law school’s tenured faculty adopted a resolution protesting Varona’s removal, just hours after the president announced the dismissal.

“I have determined that new leadership is vital for the benefit of the institution, our students and our community,” said UM President Julio Frenk in the May 25 email announcing the termination.

Recently reinstated Miami police captain Javier Ortiz, who is best known for his long history of racist comments and excessive force accusations, has been performing lucrative off-duty work at UM's medical campus.

The former Heat player met with students and community members at an event hosted by UM's Hillel as part of his efforts to make amends for the use of an anti-Semitic slur.

Sigma Alpha Epsilon has been suspended following a lengthy investigation by the Dean of Students Office.

The event which is held annually, took place at the rock and had UM community members read names of holocaust victims in five minute increments.

Ahmad Abuznaid, a speaker often accused of being anti-semitic, was invited to speak at UM's School of Law, upsetting many Jewish students and resulting in a petition.

The hall of fame coach led UM football to its first national championship in 1983.