CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION

University of Miami celebrates 100 years of excellence

By University of Miami

April 7^th, 2025

Happy 100th birthday, U

Founded in 1925, the University has blossomed into a global force for breakthrough research, educational excellence, and life-changing opportunities, with more than 200,000 alumni worldwide. On Tuesday, April 8, the University hosted a momentous birthday celebration, marking 100 years since the University’s charter date. This exciting event marked the beginning of a full week of unforgettable festivities for the community, honoring a century of excellence and celebrating a bright future ahead.

“I love the spirit tonight—I’m excited to see what’s next!”

– Trinity Vodovoz, a sophomore studying finance and legal studies.

“It’s important to have traditions like these—it’s so easy to get lost in college, but having events like the Centennial that bring us together where we’re all here to celebrate the same thing is rare.”

– Alejandro Hernandez, a sophomore studying accounting.

“The University of Miami’s centennial has finally arrived! This is a once-in-a-lifetime celebration, and we want every Cane—whether in South Florida or across the country—to be part of it. From the events happening here in Coral Gables to gatherings of our Canes Communities nationwide, we encourage every Cane to celebrate this moment with us.”

– Patricia A. Whitely, senior vice president for student affairs and alumni engagement and chair of the Centennial Working Group.

UCatholic Centennial Mass

Hillel's Centennial Shabbat

FROST SCHOOL OF MUSIC’S CENTENNIAL MEDALIST LUNCHEON

COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES’ CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION

MIAMI HERBERT BUSINESS SCHOOL’S LAUNCH OF THE STRATEGIC PLAN 2025-2029: MOONSHOT PROJECT

ROSENSTIEL SCHOOL OF MARINE, ATMOSPHERIC, AND EARTH SCIENCE’S CENTENNIAL MEDAL PRESENTATION TO ERIC BARRON

SCHOOL OF LAW’S PRE-CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION

School of Communication’s 40th Anniversary Open House

School of Nursing and Health Studies Centennial ‘Open House’

“As we celebrate 100 years of remarkable achievements, we honor a legacy that inspires us to envision an even brighter future filled with limitless possibilities. Together, we should take pride in our rich tradition and embrace the exciting opportunities ahead, knowing that the best is yet to come.”

Centennial Community Reception: 100 Years of Impact

A conversation with University of Miami trustee and benefactor Stuart A. Miller and businessman and philanthropist Kenneth C. Griffin.

Bernard Joseph Kosar Jr. , former professional football player who was a quarterback in the National Football League. and former QB for the Miami Hurricanes that led the team to a national championship in1983, waves to the crowd.

CANES COMMUNITIES CELEBRATE ACROSS THE COUNTRY

“In today’s rapidly evolving world, where global challenges—ranging from climate change to technological disruption—are increasingly interconnected and complex, the University of Miami is uniquely positioned to prepare the next generation of leaders and professionals to navigate these issues effectively.”

MEMORIES OF THE U AT 100

In the run up to the University of Miami’s 100th birthday, we asked Canes across the country to share their favorite places, people, and experiences during their time as students at the U. Dozens of graduates from the mid-1950s right up to 2024, offered a kaleidoscope of memories: evenings at the Rat, Saturdays at the Orange Bowl, adventures in “plumbing the vast world of human knowledge”—and advice for current students on how they can make the most of their time on campus.

Watch here

COUNTDOWN TO OUR APRIL 8 CELEBRATION

Footnotes

Photos, production, and design by Joshua Prezant. Videos by Franco LaTona, Matthew Rembold, and David Paula. Photos by Matthew Rembold, Catherine Mairena, Mariana Espindola from the College of Arts and Sciences, Frost School of Music, Miami Herbert Business School, and Rosenstiel School of Atmospheric, and Marine, Earth Science. Handout photos courtesy of alumni groups.