University of Miami

The University of Miami is a private university in the city of Coral Gables in metropolitan Miami, Florida. The university is well-known for marine biology, medicine, and music. It has a student body of over 15,000.

The university was founded in 1926, when a major hurricane hit the area. For this reason, the university adopted the moniker "Hurricanes" for its athletic programs.

The university has been very successful in major collegiate sports winning five national championships in American football, and four in baseball.

Its president is Donna Shalala.

Famous alumni

• Betty Castor, politician
• Enrique Iglesias, musician
• Jim Kelly, football player
• Bruce Hornsby, musician
• Alex Penelas, politician
• The Rock (Dwayne Johnson), professional wrestler and actor
• Cristina Saralegui, television personality
• Sylvester Stallone, actor

See also: Miami University in Ohio

External link

• The official university website
• Official UM athletics website