The Campus Planning and Development Department leads a variety of institutional initiatives, including master planning, transportation, parking and mobility, design guidelines, zoning, government regulations, and historic preservation, while balancing the needs of the University with its neighbors.
The University of Miami is governed by a Board of Trustees that includes many of South Florida’s most prominent business and community leaders. Founded in 1925, the University appointed a Board of Regents in 1926; in 1934 the University was reincorporated and the Board of Trustees was established. Today the board has 31 elected members, three alumni representatives, 27 senior members, 6 national members, 6 ex-officio members, 19 emeriti members, and one student representative.
The University of Miami’s Department of Intercollegiate Athletics is dedicated to developing and supporting its student-athletes in their efforts to achieve personal, academic and athletic excellence.
The Miami Hurricanes football team represents the University of Miami in the sport of American football. The program began in 1926 and they have won five AP national championships in 1983, 1987, 1989, 1991, and 2001.
The University of Miami Alumni Association was founded in 1930 and governed by a volunteer board of directors. The UMAA is committed to encouraging lifelong education, providing quality services and programming, and assisting in the continued development and enhancement of the University of Miami.
The University of Miami Police Department (UMPD) is a professional campus police department that maintains a safe and secure environment on the Coral Gables campus. Established in 1969, the department employs more than 30 police officers, supplemented by security officers, administrative staff, and student aides.
The University of Miami Police Department (UMPD) is a professional campus police department that maintains a safe and secure environment on the Coral Gables campus. Established in 1969, the department employs more than 30 police officers, supplemented by security officers, administrative staff, and student aides.
Senior Mwambo was established by the Department of Minority Student Affairs in May 1992 as a new tradition to honor Black graduating senior students. The ceremony, held on the evening before Commencement, marks the transition of Black senior students from their lives at the University of Miami to their new careers or advanced education. Mwambo is a Chichewa word from Malawi in East Africa, which means ceremonial rite of passage.
Senior Mwambo was established by the Department of Minority Student Affairs in May 1992 as a new tradition to honor Black graduating senior students. The ceremony, held on the evening before Commencement, marks the transition of Black senior students from their lives at the University of Miami to their new careers or advanced education. Mwambo is a Chichewa word from Malawi in East Africa, which means ceremonial rite of passage.