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Grant to Support Purchase of Helicopter
February 09, 2012 – Aircraft will allow researchers to make environmental observations between Earth's surface and atmosphere.
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UBaseball Fanfest and Alumni Game Set for February 11
February 09, 2012 – The University of Miami will be hosting its annual UBaseball Fanfest and Alumni Game on the grounds of Mark Light Field at Alex Rodriguez Park on Feb.…
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Study Finds Possible Link Between Diet Soda and Vascular Risks
February 09, 2012 – People who drink diet soft drinks on a daily basis may be at increased risk of suffering vascular events such as stroke, heart attack, and vascular death,…
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Assistant Provost Andy S. Gomez Takes on New Challenges
February 07, 2012 – Assistant Provost Andy S. Gomez, who has led the University of Miami’s reaccreditation process since 2005, has been named special assistant for international…
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Egyptian Ambassador Sameh Shoukry Speaks UM
February 07, 2012 – Ambassador Shoukry, right, is interviewed by Bradford R. McGuinn, left, senior lecturer in UM’s Department of Political Science.
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Baroness Discusses Euro Zone Debt Crisis
February 07, 2012 – Baroness Emma Harriet Nicholson of Winterbourne, left, a British politician and member of the House of Lords, lectured to a University of Miami international…
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Diabetes and You Q&A Session
February 07, 2012 – The next “Diabetes and You,” a monthly Q&A session hosted by the Diabetes Research Institute’s Education Services Department, will be held on…
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Fidelity Research Consultant to Speak about Current Market Conditions
February 07, 2012 – Learn more about current market conditions from research consultant Ren Cheng of Fidelity Management and Research Company. Fidelity Investments, in conjunction…
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Free Tax Preparation Available on Campus this Thursday
February 07, 2012 – Volunteers from VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) will provide free basic income tax return preparation and free electronic filing on Thursday, February…
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Psychologist Charles S. Carver Receives Prestigious Jack Block Award
February 07, 2012 – Charles S. Carver, distinguished professor of psychology in the University of Miami’s College of Arts and Sciences, has received the Jack Block award…
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Panel of Experts Discusses Immigration Issues
February 07, 2012 – Former secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security; the first female director of the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars; and a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist spoke at UM.
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Arsht Sports Ethics Debates to Analyze Current Controversies
February 07, 2012 – Adding ethics debates to the student competition at Sportsfest gave the popular competition intellectual weight. The sixth Annual Arsht Ethics Debates…
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Distinguished Writer-in Residence
February 07, 2012 – The University of Miami Creative Writing Program welcomes award-winning author Peter Selgin February 13-17 for a week of new beginnings! Selgin, author…
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Study Offers Clues to What Happened Prior to ‘Snowball’ Earth
February 06, 2012 – In a study published in the journal Geology, scientists at the University of Miami suggest that significant changes in the carbon isotopic composition…
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Celebrating 60 Years of the Lowe
February 06, 2012 – Miami-Dade's oldest museum reaches a milestone.
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Faculty Senate Announces Award Winners
February 06, 2012 – A researcher whose work could one day help patients with spinal cord injuries get up out of their wheelchairs, a scholar who has published books on everything…
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Miami Upsets No. 7 Duke, 78-74
February 06, 2012 – Reggie Johnson scores 27 points in overtime victory.
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Mariano Gift to School of Law Celebrated
February 06, 2012 – Miami Law celebrates the launch of a first-of-its-kind triple-degree program.
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Bascom Palmer Marks 50 Years with Major Expansion Plan
February 02, 2012 – With Bascom Palmer Eye Institute celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, Eduardo C. Alfonso, chair of the No. 1-ranked eye hospital, has announced…
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University of Miami Hospital Dedicates Bikur Cholim Room
February 02, 2012 – After reciting blessings in Hebrew, Rabbi Yona Metzger, Chief Rabbi of Israel, placed a mezuzah, the parchment prayer scroll that marks a Jewish home,…
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Hurricanes Sign Stellar Recruiting Class
February 02, 2012 – Newest group of ’Canes includes nation’s No. 1 cornerback.
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UM Celebrates the Year of the Dragon
January 31, 2012 – Students, faculty, and visitors celebrate Chinese New Year with host of cultural events.
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Achieving Diversity in Engineering
January 31, 2012 – Gift Funds Scholarships for African-American Engineering Students.
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Giving the Gift of Hearing
January 30, 2012 – South Florida family benefits from Ear Institute gift.
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Stylish American Comedy “Stage Door” Comes to the Ring
January 30, 2012 – The Department of Theatre Arts 2011-2012 season resumes with Stage Door at the Ring Theatre.
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Iran Hot Topic of Discussion at Bolton Lecture
January 30, 2012 – Former UN Ambassador speaks at UM's Institute for Cuban and Cuban-American Studies.
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Study Describes Effects of Weather and Sea-Level Rise on Florida’s Coast
January 30, 2012 – The key to understanding how future hurricanes and sea level rise may trigger changes to South Florida’s native coastal forests lurks below the surface, according to a new model linking coastal forests to groundwater.
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President Shalala to Receive Beacon Council’s 2012 Jay Malina Award
January 30, 2012 – Award is highest honor bestowed by Miami-Dade economic partnership.
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Year of the Dragon: Chinese New Year Festivities at UM
January 30, 2012 – Join the University of Miami’s Chinese Student and Scholar Association and Asian American Student Association as they celebrate the Chinese New Year…
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Egyptian Ambassador Sameh Shoukry to Lecture at UM
January 23, 2012 – Sameh Shoukry, Egypt’s ambassador to the United States since 2008, will present “Egypt’s Democracy and Arab Spring” on Wednesday, February 1 at…
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Center for the Humanities Conference to Mark 500th Anniversary of Ponce de Leon’s Florida Landing
January 23, 2012 – To mark the 500th anniversary of Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de León’s landing on the shores of Florida, the University…
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New Website Tracks Construction Progress of UM’s New Student Activities Center
January 23, 2012 – Thanks to a new website that includes a live Webcam of the construction site, faculty, staff, students, and alumni can now track the progress of UM’s…
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Donors Help Build Enhanced Services for Sylvester
January 23, 2012 – Expansion projects support pediatric oncology and neurology.
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Haitian American Media Play Important Role For the Haitian Community
January 19, 2012 – Report examines use of Haitian media in Miami before and after 2010 earthquake.
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Study Confirms Estimates of Gulf Oil Spill Rate
January 18, 2012 – Scientists have estimated how fast oil leaked during the BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill of 2010.
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Educator Honored for Inspiring Students
January 18, 2012 – A University of Miami professor is one of 15 scholars from around the nation to receive a prestigious Elizabeth Hurlock Beckman Trust Award for their efforts…
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Malcolm Grant Nominated for Bob Cousy Award
January 18, 2012 – University of Miami senior guard Malcolm Grant has been nominated…
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SEEDS Announces the SEEDS You Choose Leadership Awards
January 11, 2012 – The next applications are due February 20, 2012.
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Take Advantage of 2012 Incentive Programs
January 10, 2012 – Are you interested in learning more about your positive health habits? Do you want to develop strategies to help address those less-than-helpful habits?…
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Step into the New Year with Walking ’Canes
January 10, 2012 – Step into the new year by signing up for Walking ’Canes, and you could win a roundtrip, plan-ahead airline ticket on American Airlines (awarded to two…
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Becoming Consumer Savvy
January 10, 2012 – Learn more about your basic consumer rights and how Miami-Dade County’s Business Affairs and Consumer Protection Division can serve you. This seminar,…
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Business and Finance Honors Dedicated Employees
January 10, 2012 – Look up the word “dedication” and you’ll probably find a photo of Luz E. Escobar. A systems analyst in Information Technology, Escobar has worked at the University of Miami for 35 years.
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Study Links Underage Drinking to Criminal Activity
January 10, 2012 – Study links underage drinking to criminal activity.
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Law Student Wins Miami Herald Journalism Contest
January 10, 2012 – Charles Haskell’s winning article profiles Haitian refugee Richard Jacque-Pierre.
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UM Marks 50th Anniversary of Its Desegregation
January 10, 2012 – "Celebrating Unity in Diversity" events planned.
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New Playground Brings Joy to Linda Ray Kids
January 09, 2012 – Still overjoyed with their remodeled playground more than a week after it was unveiled, 3-year-old Gabriel and about 20 of his classmates at the University…
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UM Launches New Office of Regulatory Support and Quality Assurance
January 09, 2012 – Office of Regulatory Support and Quality Assurance launched.
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Beaux Arts Gives $1.7 Million to Lowe Art Museum
January 09, 2012 – Gift will boost museum's exhibitions and educational programs.
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Miller School’s NIH Ranking Rises
January 05, 2012 – Medical school's annual NIH grant tally comes in at more than $111 million.
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New Pathway in Health Law Further Personalizes Medical Education
January 05, 2012 – Growing number of UM "pathways of emphasis" follow national trend.
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UM’s Angelique Grant Profiled in BriefCASE
January 05, 2012 – Executive director of major gifts for Miller School of Medicine talks about her career in the development field.
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After Advanced Care, Athlete Goes Home for Holidays
December 29, 2011 – Treated for a serious disorder that attacked his heart, Darius Redd spent six-months at UM/JMH.
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UM Acquires Orange Bowl Collection
December 22, 2011 – After 62 years of colorful, themed floats and high-stepping marching bands, Miami’s Orange Bowl Parade marched into history in 2002.
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How the Brain Cell Works: A Dive Into Its Inner Network
December 21, 2011 – UM-led team is creating the first map of protein interactions within neurons of live organisms.
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Researcher Develops New Way to Assess Risk for Chemicals
December 19, 2011 – Engineering professor develops novel approach to analyzing health hazards.
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The High Line-New York’s Park in the Sky: Lessons for Miami Marine Stadium
December 19, 2011 – SOA lecture highlights similarities of two renovation projects.
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Secrets of Sharks Revealed
December 19, 2011 – Study illustrates the physics behind Great White Shark attacks on seals
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Beaux Arts Festival to Feature Works in 11 Mediums
December 19, 2011 – Event will bring more than 200 artists to the grounds of the Lowe Art Museum, Jan. 7-8.
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UM Ranked No. 1 Most Fiscally Responsible Nonprofit
December 15, 2011 – Worth magazine partnered with Charity Navigator to determine the ranking.
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Study Links Tropical Cyclones to Earthquakes
December 14, 2011 – Research suggests rain-induced landslides could encourage movement along fault lines.
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UM Law Professors Ranked Among Best in World
December 13, 2011 – Jan Paulsson and Albert Jan van den Berg ranked top two arbitrators.
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It’s Never Too Late to Learn Something New
December 13, 2011 – New Horizons Program offers seniors opportunity to become musicians.
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UM Holds Groundbreaking for Schwartz Center for Athletic Excellence
December 12, 2011 – UM takes another major step in elevating its storied athletics program.
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Akmal Younis, Associate Professor in the College of Engineering, Passes Away
December 12, 2011 – Akmal Younis, an associate professor in the University of Miami’s College of Engineering, died suddenly on Saturday, December 3. He was 48 years old.
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Pavia Garage Expansion Project Begins December 16
December 09, 2011 – All vehicles must be out of the garage by Dec. 15.
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Launch Pad Participates in White House Discussions on Building Startups
December 08, 2011 – Startup America Partnership announces $475 million in new committed resources.
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UM Unveils State-of-the-Art Cath Lab
December 07, 2011 – Lab provides advanced imaging and pinpoint accuracy for new and complex procedures.
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Dolphins Cycling Challenge Raises Over $1 Million
December 07, 2011 – Amount is one of largest gifts ever to Sylvester Cancer Center.
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School of Communication Study: Images of Gays in Ads Now Part of the Mainstream
December 05, 2011 – The past decade has seen a dramatic increase in the presence of gays in American advertising. The media has transformed the stigmatized stereotype…
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UM/Jackson’s First Heart Transplant Patient Celebrates 25 Years of Success
December 02, 2011 – Homestead resident Mark Frye returns to UM/Jackson.
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UM Projects Get Funding from Citizens Board
December 01, 2011 – Community leaders raise millions for student-intiated programs.
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Former ’Cane Ryan Braun Wins National League MVP Award
November 28, 2011 – Milwaukee Brewers outfielder honored as Major League Baseball MVP.
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U.S. Undersecretary of Commerce Talks Free Trade
November 28, 2011 – Francisco Sánchez, U.S. undersecretary of commerce for international trade, visits UM.
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NBC Miami’s Jackie Nespral to Deliver December Commencement Address
November 28, 2011 – Two-time Emmy-winning anchor and UM alumna will speak to graduates.
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Carlos M. N. Eire Speaks at UM
November 23, 2011 – Prominent Yale Scholar Details His Struggle Against Lies about Cuba
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Quidditch Takes Off at UM
November 21, 2011 – The magical world of Harry Potter is coming to life at a field near you.
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Support Initiative Raises Awareness on Campus
November 21, 2011 – ’Canes Care for ’Canes bolsters culture of caring.
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New Bachelor of Science in Public Health Degree Receives Accreditation
November 21, 2011 – The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) has approved the accreditation of a new Bachelor of Science in Public Health (BSPH) at the University…
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Launch Pad Influence Grows
November 18, 2011 – Blackstone Launch Pad program developed at UM to train Ohio's next generation of entrepreneurs.
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Don’t Miss CSPAN Coverage of Condoleezza Rice Visit
November 18, 2011 – Don’t miss the coverage of Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice at UM on C-SPAN – airing on November 26th at 1:30 pm ET. Please check the schedule…
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Retro Musical Reflects Unique Collaboration
November 16, 2011 – Fifty*Four*Forever is a colorful musical tribute to Studio 54.
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UHealth Team Joins Thousands for Heart Walk
November 14, 2011 – The event raised awareness about cardiovascular disease and stroke.
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Global Entrepreneurship Week Celebrates Innovation
November 14, 2011 – UM's Launch Pad celebrates the week with over twenty events.
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UM Alumna and Iraq War Combat Nurse Honored by Nursing School
November 14, 2011 – Hope Williamson administered emergency medicine while serving.
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Cycling for a Cure
November 11, 2011 – Dolphins Cycling Challenge doubles ridership to raise funds for Sylvester.
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Jan Hochstim, Longtime UM Architecture Professor, Passes Away
November 10, 2011 – Remembered for his teaching and scholarship.
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Friends Give “Artfully” to UM Lowe Art Museum
November 08, 2011 – Friends of Art give $700,000 to support The Lowe.
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Lowe Art Museum to Present UM Faculty Exhibition
November 08, 2011 – Darby Bannard: Recent Painting, to open April 14, 2012.
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Leadership for Fundraising Campaign Announced
November 07, 2011 – Influential group includes seven couples and three individuals with longtime UM connections.
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Hurricanes Homecoming
November 05, 2011 – Students, alumni celebrate traditions and new beginnings during Alumni Weekend.
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Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice Speaks at UM
November 03, 2011 – Rice’s visit was part of the Charles E. Cobb Leadership Lecture Series in collaboration with Books & Books.
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Miller School Launches Academy to Recognize Stellar Teaching
November 03, 2011 – Academy will recognize and reward teachers and help develop faculty.
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A Celebration of Generosity
November 03, 2011 – Scholarship Donor Recognition Luncheon held at UM.
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Student Center Complex Mural Chronicles UM’s History
November 02, 2011 – From President Bowman Foster Ashe to Donna E. Shalala.
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Celebrate Your Place in History
November 02, 2011 – Alumni Weekend and Homecoming 2011.
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Managing Diabetes
October 31, 2011 – A UM program in an Overtown clinic provides support for diabetics.
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School of Communication Productions Receive Emmy Nominations
October 31, 2011 – UMTV, the University of Miami’s cable TV channel and the work of UM School…
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Miami Law Celebrates 13th Annual Hope Auction
October 31, 2011 – As the legal community brings National Pro Bono Week celebrations to a close, Miami Law solidified its commitment to giving back with the 13th Annual HOPE…
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Nursing Students Named Finalists
October 31, 2011 – Seven UM nursing students are March of Dimes Nurse of the Year finalists.
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Dry Cleaning Service Opens in Whitten University Center
October 31, 2011 – A satchel stuffed with dirty laundry slung over her shoulder, Nikki Abramson had to make a quick run to a local dry cleaners before starting a day’s…