The RedHawks participate in NCAA Division I in all sports (I-A in football). Its primary conference is the Mid-American Conference; its hockey program competes in the Central Collegiate Hockey Association.
Miami was once known as the "Cradle of Coaches" because several prominent football coaches worked there before achieving greater fame at more prominent college programs or the NFL. Among these coaches were Sid Gillman, Woody Hayes, Ara Parseghian, Weeb Ewbank, and Bo Schembechler.
It is also famous for its School of Education, the McGuffey School.
See also: University of Miami in Florida
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