Counting down to the centennial

Let the countdown begin.

Beginning in January 2025 and continuing throughout the year, the University of Miami will host a series of festivities to celebrate its 100-year ascent from its founders' vision of "a Pan-American university in Miami" to a global force for breakthrough research and educational excellence.

Earlier this year, the University announced the creation of a Centennial Honorary Committee composed of alumni, students, faculty and staff members, and trustees. Chaired by University trustee Laurie Silvers, the committee has been meeting for several months to strategize marquis events that will commemorate this landmark in the University's history.

"We are thrilled to celebrate our centennial anniversary in 2025," said Silvers, who is also the immediate past chair of the Board of Trustees and a double alumna. "As we reach this significant milestone in our history, our celebration will shine a light on the amazing upward trajectory of our beloved U—one of the most dynamic and forward-thinking comprehensive research universities in the world."

The committee also was charged with selecting a centennial logo, which will appear on celebratory materials throughout 2025. As revealed here, the centennial logo includes the University's beloved split-U mark positioned next to a green 100 filled with a distinctive sunburst pattern.

The centennial logo will unite the University community through a visual identity that honors the strength, tenacity, and spirit that paved the way to our second century. Centennial brand guidelines and items containing the centennial logo will be available in January. A centennial website will launch later this year.

The committee's efforts have been supported by a staff Centennial Working Group led by Patricia A. Whitely, senior vice president for student affairs and alumni engagement.

"I am truly excited and honored to lead the Centennial Working Group as we prepare to celebrate the University's milestone birthday in April," Whitely said. "This is a wonderful opportunity to unite our community and showcase the remarkable achievements of our institution, while looking ahead to a bright future. We are hard at work to create an unforgettable celebration for our University community," she added.

A detailed events calendar is forthcoming, Whitely shared, with plans for local and regional events on April 8, 2025, to mark the 100th anniversary of the signing of the University's charter. As the University continues the countdown to 2025, alumni and members of the community are encouraged to attend the University of Miami Alumni Association's Sprint to Our Centennial event series taking place throughout the country.

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Centennial Honorary Committee:

Laurie Silvers, Centennial Honorary Committee Chair; immediate past chair of the Board of Trustees

Manny Kadre, chair of the Board of Trustees

Stuart Miller, chair of the UHealth Board of Directors, former chair of the Board of Trustees, and Ever Brighter campaign chair

Andrew Baker, professor at the Rosenstiel School for Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science

Shelly Berg, dean of the Frost School of Music

JoNel Newman, chair of the Faculty Senate and professor at the School of Law

Stephen Nimer, executive dean for research at the Miller School of Medicine and director of Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center

Rudy Fernandez, executive vice president for operations and external affairs and chief of staff to the president

Alison Mincey, senior vice president and chief human resources officer

Dan Radakovich, vice president and director of athletics

Patricia A. Whitely, senior vice president for student affairs and alumni engagement

Giselle De La Rua, M.D./M.B.A. candidate at the Miller School of Medicine

Allegra Garcia, J.D. candidate at the School of Law

Judy Greengold, Ph.D. candidate and president of the Graduate Student Association

Jayvaun Hill, undergraduate student

Jaret Davis, Iron Arrow Honor Society representative and co-managing director at Greenberg Traurig

Devang Desai, trustee ex-officio and immediate past president of the Alumni Association

Alice Vilma, chair of President's Council

Staff to the Committee: Frances Marine Davis, board secretary and associate vice president

Centennial Working Group:

Counting down to the centennial

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