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UM icon, dormitory namesake dies at 95

Known for her constant service to students and dedication to the University of Miami, longtime Board of Trustees member Florence Ruth Hecht passed away Friday. She was 95. Hecht, a smiling, sil...

Campus road construction project closer to completion

As the internal road project continues for the next few weeks, the Miller Drive entrance to UM will remain closed. Once open, there will be university signage and landscaping. Monica Herndon // Assist...

Vice president ‘unsung hero’ at UM for 30 years

Pictured in 2001, Dr. Pat Whitely (second from right) talks with Student Government leaders. Dr. Whitely has been UM’s vice president for students affairs for the past 15 years. Photo Courtesy UM Medi...

Program helps student veterans find niche on campus

The population of student veterans is making a strong comeback on campus. In order to address the growing number of University of Miami students, two programs will be working in tandem to help address...

Sebastian the Ibis sees changes, carries on tradition

During fall 1926, the first freshman class flocked to a fledgling University of Miami – a small campus that barely survived a major Category 4 hurricane a few days earlier. Despite the school’s...

Michelle Obama makes way to Miami, impacts UM students crowd at grassroots ...

First lady Michelle Obama spoke to nearly 2,900 people at Barbara Goleman Senior High in Miami Lakes on Tuesday, at an event meant to garner support from local residents and campaign volunteers. ...

Program helps student veterans find niche on campus

The population of student veterans is making a strong comeback on campus. In order to address the growing number of University of Miami students, two programs will be working in tandem to help address...

Pre-orientation program helps students transition

The Office of Multicultural Student Affairs (MSA) sponsors a pre-orientation program to ease the transition to UM each year for incoming African-American, Hispanic-American, Asian-American and Native ...

WVUM’s Laura of Miami talks Ultra, music idols, DJing

WVUM’s Laura of Miami, a master’s student, DJed at Ultra in March. The Miami Hurricane chatted via email with the local musical trendsetter, whose real name is Laura Sutnick, about her experience at U...

Vice president ‘unsung hero’ at UM for 30 years

Dr. Pat Whitely accepted a job at UM 30 years ago, and she has quickly climbed the corporate ladder since she first set foot on campus. On June 1, she celebrated her 15th year as vice president...

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