Our Pillars

Built upon our foundation, the University’s resilience and enduring strength rely on our ability to carry out our mission in all areas of endeavor: Academic Core, Health System, Tech Innovation, Athletics, Culture of Belonging, and Operational Efficiency. These are our pillars; they are distinct yet interconnected aspects of who we are. Success in one supports, enhances, and helps drive success in others.

 


Academic Core

The University continues to shape the future of education and our communities through the pursuit of research and scholarship.

Medical Education - Classroom Ever Brighter Medical Photoshoot January 27, 2023

The Association of American Universities

On June 1, the University was chosen as one of the newest members of the esteemed Association of American Universities.

Haus and Rhode-Barbarigos peer through a six-foot-tall perforated SEAHIVE unit, which they designed with other faculty members, on the barge that lowered dozens of the units into the ocean.

Unique hybrid reefs deployed off Miami Beach

A team of researchers and scientists developed and deployed 18-foot-long honeycomb-shaped tubes to help restore damaged coral reefs and protect coastal environments.

New air mobility initiative launched for industry partnerships.

A look into the future: engineers explore autonomous mobility

The College of Engineering brought together active researchers and experts in academia, industry, and government to launch a new air mobility initiative.

Immigration legal assistance program at Miami Law

Immigration legal assistance program at School of Law

The University of Miami School of Law Immigration Clinic joined a group of organizations to form the Baker Act Legal Assistance Program.

Miami Herbert Business School

Miami Herbert Business School earns ‘triple crown’ status

The school became only the third triple-accredited business school in the nation.

A gift from George Hanley will establish The George P. Hanley Democracy Center at the University of Miami. Photo: Ryan Pinder for the University of Miami

Creating a space for civil discourse

The George P. Hanley Democracy Center was established to support the practice of democratic politics both in the United States and globally.


U Health's Xianzum Tao ( right) and Zoraido Diaz- Perez, Research Lab Specialist, work on genotyping fruit flies in Dr.  Grace Zhai's Fruit fly Lab in the Rosenstiel Medical Science Building.

Health System

UHealth - University of Miami Health System and the Miller School of Medicine advance the health and wellness of the communities we serve by expanding access to care and leading innovations in lifesaving research and treatments.

Fluorescent DNA double helix

John P. Hussman Institute led international genetic study

Experts collaborated to expand Alzheimer’s disease genetic studies in the currently underrepresented African ancestry populations and Hispanic/Latinx groups.

Firefighter occupation elevated to highest classification for cancer risk

Firefighter occupation marked as highest classification for cancer risk

With guidance from researchers at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, the World Health Organization’s cancer division reclassified firefighting as a Group 1 carcinogenic profession.

Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine

Sylvester to build world-class Myeloma Research Institute

Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center created a new, dedicated Myeloma Research Institute to push the envelope in cutting-edge clinical and translational research and drug development.

principal investigator James E. Galvin, M.D., M.P.H., professor of neurology, psychiatry and behavioral sciences, the Alexandria and Bernard Endowed Chair in Memory Disorders, and founding director of the Comprehensive Center for Brain Health at the Miller School.

Drug development research for Lewy body dementia

A three-year, $21 million grant from the National Institute on Aging furthered research for Lewy Body dementia at the Comprehensive Center for Brain Health.

The Bascom Palmer Eye Institute recently started offering medical students the opportunity to learn about ophthalmology in virtual reality.

Medical students identify eye conditions in the metaverse

At Bascom Palmer Eye Institute medical students leveraged virtual reality to learn about ophthalmology.

Ashutosh Agarwal, Ph.D., will assume the new role of director for applied physics and engineering at the Desai Sethi Urology Institute.

New opportunities for technology-driven research in urology

The Desai Sethi Urology Institute at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine embarked on a new collaboration with UM engineers to pioneer urologic innovation.


Tech Innovation

As South Florida continues its rise as a leading global tech hub, interdisciplinary research and collaboration aimed at addressing global challenges are positioning our students, faculty, researchers, and clinicians to bring life-changing solutions to our communities.

Joy Jackson, a senior in the Department of Biomedical Engineering.

Student honored for addressing key health disparity

College of Engineering student recognized for developing a patent-pending electrode holder to improve EEG adherence for people with Afro-textured hair.

Ved Chirayath created MiDAR, the Multispectral Imaging, Detection, and Active Reflectance device that combines FluidCam with high-intensity LED and laser light pulses to map and transmit 3D images of the sea floor at greater detail and depths.

A quest to explore Earth’s last unexplored frontier

Professor, National Geographic Explorer, inventor, and fashion photographer from the Rosenstiel School revealed a trove of deep sea secrets using his own invention.

How will artificial intelligence transform the creative music writing process?

The next frontier in music technology

Experts explored how artificial intelligence will transform the creative music writing process.


University of Miami basketball fans at the Final Four

Athletics

Student-athletes maintained a remarkable trajectory of success and celebrated history-making seasons.

Nijel Pack drives to the basket against Connecticut

March Madness

Journey through a history-making season for Men’s and Women’s Basketball.

University of Miami student Caleb Chevis was one of four students who sang the national anthem before the Final Four game in Houston, Texas.

A spirited voice at the Final Four

Miami Hurricanes track and field student-athlete was one of four students to perform the national anthem at the Final Four.

The Miami rowing team

Top-tier accolades for Hurricane sports

Student-athletes excelled in the classroom and beyond.


Culture of Belonging

Creating an inclusive culture where our work creates meaningful impact that continues to address societal and global challenges.

Welcome to the U banner on the Coral Gables Campus

One of the Best Employers for Women

Forbes, the American business magazine, recognized the University’s commitment to serving the needs of its workforce.

Donette Francis specializes in Caribbean literary and intellectual histories, American immigrant literatures, African diaspora literary studies, globalization and transnational feminist studies, and theories of sexuality and citizenship. Photo: Joshua Prezant/University of Miami

Scholar champions the arts and underserved communities

Faculty member lauded by students and the community for her work exploring the intersections of race, arts, and the environment.

Students Roma Williams, left, and Sofia Perez-Baux established DISE, an art community for the campus community. Photo: Joshua Prezant/University of Miami

A canvas of creativity for the campus

Students established DISE, an art community that cultivates a creative, inclusive platform for students interested in learning about the arts.


Operational Efficiency lead art

Operational Efficiency

Aerial view of UHealth – University of Miami Health System

Report on Business and Finance

Download the full report.

The hustle & bustle of campus captured at the U statue at the Rock.

Financial Overview

An overview of the University’s financial performance.

Aerial view of the Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science

Endowment Report

An overview of the University’s Growth Pool market.