The University of Miami, one of South Florida’s iconic institutions, is celebrating a monumental milestone. NBC6’s Lena Salzbank reports
The University of Miami, one of South Florida’s iconic institutions, is celebrating a monumental milestone.
The university marked 100 years of academic excellence, innovation, and community impact on Tuesday.
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WATCH HEREFounded in 1925, the university was created alongside the city of Coral Gables, where city leaders said that any successful city needed a strong university at its heart.
Originally, the university only had two schools, but now it boasts 12 schools, including law, medicine and leading programs in marine and atmospheric sciences.
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Over the last century, it has grown into a nationally recognized university with more than 19,000 students on its campus, producing leaders across a wide range of industries.
UM is also the alma mater of some recognizable names — from global music icon Gloria Estefan to actor and former wrestling superstar Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson.
The centennial celebration kicked off with campus-wide festivities, including a block party with free food, live music and fireworks.
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