All about the "U"
This is the official mascot of the University of Miami.
Sebastian the Ibis
Known as “Mr. Worldwide,” this Miami-born Grammy-winning artist blends hip-hop, pop, and Latin beats, helping put the city’s sound on the global map.
Pitbull
This colorful district is famous for its street art and outdoor murals.
Wynwood
This pressed sandwich, loaded with roast pork, ham, Swiss cheese, pickles, and mustard on bread, is Miami’s unofficial lunchtime MVP.
Cuban sandwich
How many Academic Societies exist at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine.
12
This scenic lake sits at the heart of UM’s Coral Gables campus and is named after a famous Seminole leader.
Lake Osceola
In 2023, this soccer legend stunned Miami fans by joining Inter Miami, marking a huge moment for MLS and the city’s sports scene.
Lionel Messi
A rapidly developing area north of downtown, this neighborhood is home to the Adrienne Arsht Center and Museum Park.
Edgewater
This iconic coffee is strong, sweet, and served in small cups, perfect for Miami’s caffeine lovers.
Cafecito
This event, held early in the academic year, formally welcomes students into their Academic Society.
What is the Pinning Ceremony?
Located at UM’s marine campus, this popular bar and hangout spot is named after the hands-on aquatic research facility and is a favorite spot for students and faculty to unwind.
The Wetlab
This future Hollywood superstar played defensive tackle for the University of Miami Hurricanes and was part of their 1991 national championship team.
Dwayne Johnson
You’ll find colorful Caribbean art, Kompa music, and Creole food in this vibrant neighborhood.
Little Haiti
This iconic Florida dessert, made with tart key lime juice, sweetened condensed milk, and a graham cracker crust, is a must-try treat found in nearly every Miami bakery and restaurant.
Key lime pie
Academic Societies at UMMSM are led by faculty mentors known by this title.
LCE
This former U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services also served as president of the University of Miami from 2001 to 2015, overseeing major growth and development.
Donna Shalala
This fashion designer and mogul was tragically murdered outside his South Beach mansion in 1997.
Gianni Versace
One of Miami’s oldest neighborhoods, this bayside village was once a hippie enclave and is now home to the Barnacle Historic State Park.
Coconut Grove
This sweet treat, made with guava paste and cream cheese, is a beloved Miami dessert often found in Cuban bakeries.
Guava pastelito
This society is named after the surgeon who invented the cholecystectomy.
Courvoisier Society
How many times has the University of Miami's men's basketball team played in the Sweet Sixteen?
5 times
The “Queen of Salsa,” this legendary Cuban singer’s music still fills Miami’s streets and festivals decades after her passing.
Celia Cruz
Located between Wynwood and Edgewater, this tiny historic district shares its name with a famous boulevard and was one of Miami's first Black neighborhoods.
Overtown
This cocktail, made with rum, lime, sugar, and mint, is a Cuban invention that’s popular in Miami’s bars and patios.
Mojito
This society was named after the graduates of UMMSM's first graduating class.
Adler Everitt Society