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Who is Norchad Omier? The first Nicaraguan-born basketball player to earn a Division I scholarship, Norchad Omier is an ambassador of the game for his country.

Norchad Omier, the first Nicaraguan-born basketball player to earn a Division I scholarship

Who is Norchad Omier?

As the first Nicaraguan-born basketball player to earn a Division I scholarship, Norchad Omier is an ambassador of the game for his country, and a Miami Hurricanes star who is preparing for the Final Four this weekend in Houston.

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Final Four frenzy grips campus

The Broward 'Canes Community alumni group hosted a watch party on March 26 at the Carolina Ale House in Weston, Florida, for the Elite Eight matchup. Photo: Desiree Rodriguez/University of Miami.

Gearing up for Saturday’s matchup

Alumni across the country prepare for the Final Four.

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Jim Larrañaga celebrates the first Final Four berth in school history

Long road to redemption leads to March Madness

Miami’s comeback win over Texas was the culmination of a nerve-wracking and delirious two-week, four-game stretch. But the road has been much longer than that, which makes this win all the more rewarding.

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Destiny Harden

Women’s basketball team ends stellar season

The Hurricanes rallied from double-digit deficits to extend their season. They made the Elite Eight. Even though the team lost the Elite Eight game, the players have plenty of reason to be proud of their historic season.

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For the first time in program history, the men’s basketball team is in the NCAA’s coveted Final Four tournament

Houston bound: Miami advances to Final Four

For the first time in program history, the men’s basketball team is in the NCAA’s coveted Final Four tournament, erasing a 13-point second-half deficit to defeat Texas, 88-81. The Hurricanes play the University of Connecticut on Saturday night.

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STUDENT STORIES

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Aerospace engineering students Tristan Peterson, left, president of Rocket ’Canes, and Matthew Burian, the club's project manager, display the Ibis 1 rocket, which now features a Hurricane orange-and-green paint scheme.

Rocket ’Canes launch ready

Aerospace engineering students are displaying “the right stuff” in building a reusable rocket.

Student performers shine during Miami Music Week

Student performers shine during Miami Music Week

At this year’s event, talented student performers were featured playing everything from electronic dance to punk music.

Andres Castellanos, economics
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Rocket ’Canes launch ready

Aerospace engineering students are displaying “the right stuff” in building a reusable rocket.

Student performers shine during Miami Music Week

At this year’s event, talented student performers were featured playing everything from electronic dance to punk music.

Andres Castellanos, economics
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ALUMNI STORIES

Miami ’Canes gather for Global Networking Week 2023.

’Canes Come Together for Global Networking Week 2023

Events in 18 ’Canes Communities around the country gave alumni the chance to connect, engage, and discover opportunities for mentorship and personal and professional growth.

International Women’s Day

Women of the U making a global impact

We celebrate Women's History Month by spotlighting accomplished alumnae and faculty whose achievements and impact transcend borders.

Lila Snyder, B.S.M.E. ’94, chief executive officer of Bose Corporation

A zest for problem-solving

For Lila Snyder, B.S.M.E. ’94, chief executive officer of Bose Corporation, learning how things work was ingrained from childhood.

Mitchel Berger, B.M. ’93

Following his passion—and having fun doing it

After three decades in the entertainment industry, Mitchel Berger, B.M. ’93, still marvels that he has built a career doing what he loves.

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Miami ’Canes gather for Global Networking Week 2023.

’Canes Come Together for Global Networking Week 2023

Events in 18 ’Canes Communities around the country gave alumni the chance to connect, engage, and discover opportunities for mentorship and personal and professional growth.

Women of the U making a global impact

We celebrate Women's History Month by spotlighting accomplished alumnae and faculty whose achievements and impact transcend borders.

A zest for problem-solving

For Lila Snyder, B.S.M.E. ’94, chief executive officer of Bose Corporation, learning how things work was ingrained from childhood.

Following his passion—and having fun doing it

After three decades in the entertainment industry, Mitchel Berger, B.M. ’93, still marvels that he has built a career doing what he loves.

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EXPERIENCE U MIAMI

Canopies float among the palm trees on the Coral Gables Campus. Photo: Mike Montero/University of Miami

Canopy within palm trees

Canopies float among the palm trees on the Coral Gables Campus.
- Submitted by: Mike Montero/University of Miami
Lakeside Village at dusk

Lakeside Village

Opened to students in Fall 2020, Lakeside Village is a 12-acre village comprised of 25 interconnected buildings and a multitude of outdoor spaces including a grand courtyard, study spots, recreational spaces, and outdoor terraces.
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Sebastian the Ibis bronze statue

Sebastian the Ibis

A bronze statue of our mascot Sebastian the Ibis welcomes current and former students to the Newman Alumni Center. The sculpture was crafted by artist Patrick Flibotte and funded by alumnus Samuel H. Ballam, III, B.B.A. ’72.
- Submitted by: TJ Lievonen/University of Miami
Donna E. Shalala Student Center

Donna E. Shalala Student Center

The 120,000-square-foot Donna E. Shalala Student Center is where students go to eat, study, attend events, meet up with friends, make things happen, and just relax.
- Submitted by: Mike Montero/University of Miami
The F.G. Walton Smith research vessel sits on the bay at the Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science.

F.G. Walton Smith research vessel

The F.G. Walton Smith research vessel sits on the bay at the Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science.
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Fate Bridge and the Shalal Student Center in the Background

‘Fate’ Accompli

“Hey, Mom. Want to build a bridge?” student Hannah Weese asked, half joking, But Elizabeth Grass Weese agreed, donating $1 million from the Grass Family Foundation to create the 210-foot Fate Bridge across Lake Osceola in memory of Hannah’s grandfather Alexander Grass, the Rite Aid founder.
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Rockers on UM Campus

Relax on a Rocker

Lush landscapes abound on the University's Coral Gables campus.
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The Billy Goat, a mobile coffee kiosk

The Billy Goat

Designed and built by 13 UM architecture students during the fall 2014 semester, The Billy Goat, a mobile coffee kiosk, is open weekdays from 9:15 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Operated by School of Architecture students, the kiosk is named after goats that discovered coffee beans in ancient Ethiopia.
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The University of Miami campus in summer.

Endless Shades of Summer

Colorful foliage from more than 500 species of flora keeps the 239-acre Coral Gables campus looking festive and cool despite sizzling temperatures.
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The Rathskeller

Sink the 8 ball or savor the mac 'n' cheese bites at The Rathskeller.
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The Alfred C. Glassell, Jr. SUSTAIN Building on the Marine Campus

Alfred C. Glassell, Jr. SUSTAIN Building

The Alfred C. Glassell, Jr. SUSTAIN Building on the Marine Campus is capable of generating Category 5 hurricane-force winds in a 3D test environment.
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Getting Fit

The Patti and Allan Herbert Wellness Center, one of the nation’s largest, most comprehensive university-based fitness centers, houses an indoor lap pool, saunas, spinning and Pilates studios, kickboxing and Zumba classes, cooking instruction, racquetball and basketball courts, massages, and much more!
- Submitted by: The University of Miami Magazine