University Leadership
First alumnus and parent who serves as UM's president. Avid Miami Hurricanes fan. He formerly served as CEO of Deloitte, LLP, a global provider of professional services.
Who is UM's President and CEO, Joe Echevarria?
The second largest in the state at $1.4 billion.
What is the size of UM's endowment?
This award-winning COO of UHealth, renowned surgeon scientist, and director of the Desai Sethi Urology Institute has been elevated to lead patient-focused care, biomedical research, and medical education as the new CEO of UHealth.
Who is Dr. Dipen Parekh?
More than 200,000 across the country and the world!
How many UM alumni are there in the Alumni Association?
We are one of only 8 (out of 130 institutions) who received an "A" rating on this designation by the Anti-Defamation League.
What is the 2025 Antisemitism Report Card?
The Committee has narrowed the pool from more than 50 to fewer than ten, and the position continues to draw exceptional prospects.
The first onsite visit by one of the candidates advanced by the Committee will take place in June.
Where are we with the Provost search?
With more than $456 million in research and sponsored program expenditures annually, the University of Miami is a member of this prestigious organization. Only 3 percent of four-year institutions in the nation are invited to join this group.
What is the Association of American Universities (AAU)?
We are one of only 72 cancer centers in the U.S. to receive this designation and the only one in South Florida, placing us in the top 4% of all cancer centers.
What is a NCI-Designated Cancer Center (National Cancer Institute)?
Hosted more than 323 events this year with more than 16,650 registered and 12,978 attended (78% show rate!) including 23 birthday parties!
What are Canes Communities hosting regional events across the country during Centennial year?
What is the impact of the federal government's directives on DEI initiatives?
Due to the large amount of research grants that we receive, we will be impacted by a reduction in the Administrative fees for those grants along with losing 20 grants so far.
What is the impact of federal government changes on higher education and on UM in particular?
For 15 years this organization has been dedicated to funding innovative cancer research at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center and now serves as the largest fundraising event in the NFL raising almost $90 million throughout its tenure.
What is the Dolphins Cancer Challenge (DCC)?
The No. 1 ophthalmology hospital in the nation for the 22nd time according to US News and World Report.
What is UM's Bascom Palmer Eye Institute?
Update your contact info, share class notes, join a local Canes Community, mentor a student, hire a recent graduate, support affinity groups, and more!
What are ways for alumni and parents to engage with the UM Alumni Association?
Black Alumni Society, LGBTQ Canes, Golden Ibis Society, Veteran Canes Society, Hispanics, Greek, Iron Arrow, and more!
What are UM alumni affinity groups that support our continued culture of belonging?