What does U. of Miami do?

The University of Miami (UM) is a private research university located in Coral Gables, Florida, founded in 1925. It offers a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs across 12 schools and colleges, serving over 19,000 students from around the world. UM emphasizes teaching, research, and community service in a diverse environment, with notable strengths in fields such as medicine, marine and atmospheric science, law, architecture, and athletics. UM has a rich history, having faced early challenges but growing into a leading research institution by the 1950s. The university operates multiple campuses, including a main campus in Coral Gables and specialized facilities like the Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science. With nearly 350 majors and programs, UM is dedicated to research excellence and offers a vibrant campus life, highlighted by its renowned football program and cultural assets like the Lowe Art Museum.