“College is supposed to be such a special and flourishing time for students,” said senior Amy Grundlegor, “but before anything, it’s supposed to be safe place to grow – and that’s obviously not the case this year.”
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Former UM professor dies after hit-and-run in Coconut Grove
David Hertzig, 85, was struck by a car while biking to work Sept. 24, and died six days later. The driver fled the scene and has not yet been identified.
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Sophomore dies five weeks after car accident
“Baylie is the type of member you hope to have,” Zeta Tau Alpha President Chloe Vizzone said at the time of the accident. “She is a friend to everyone, tremendously academically-focused and ambitious, and she never fails to put a smile on your face.”
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Services honoring ‘American hero’ John McCain to conclude Sunday
McCain’s achievements continue to be remembered, even by those too young to vote in the 2008 elections. Micaela Stoner, president of the UM College Republicans, said McCain’s presidential campaign was the first she was old enough to follow, and said she rooted for him to win.
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Student dies in residential college during second week of classes
Roman Deana, a UM senior majoring in biomedical engineering, died Tuesday afternoon in Pearson Residential College.
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Funeral planned for UM alumnus killed while reporting on extreme weather
Funeral services have been scheduled for UM alumnus Mike McCormick, a TV anchor working in South Carolina who was killed May 28 along with photojournalist Aaron Smeltzer when a tree fell on their news van in North Carolina. The memorial service for McCormick, a 2004 graduate of the School of Communication, will be held Saturday,…
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Former Dean of Students William Sandler, Jr. dies
Former University of Miami Dean of Students William Sandler, Jr. died on Aug. 6 leaving behind a legacy as the school’s longest serving dean. Sandler, who was 83, spent more than half of his lifetime working at UM. In 1962, he was hired on as the university’s counselor of men. With time, Sandler moved up…
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UM student Elizabeth Goldenberg dies after graduation
Elizabeth “Ellie” Goldenberg was described by most people who knew her as a “light.” Goldenberg graduated from the University of Miami’s rigorous musical theatre program on Friday, but on Saturday night, she died after a boating accident while on an excursion with her family. The UM theatre department mourned by posting tributes to Goldenberg on…
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Community remembers professor Liz Rothlein
Liz Rothlein held many titles throughout her life: educator, author and overall leader. Rothlein dedicated 25 years of her life to teaching at the School of Education and Human Development, including 13 years as associate dean. She died on Jan. 6 at her home in Warne, North Carolina. She was 80 years old. On Feb….
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Candlelight vigil memorializes compassionate, innovative business student
Tahir Alikhan Kurji died the night of Dec. 15 on the University of Miami Coral Gables campus at the age of 22. Kurji was an industrial engineering and economics major from Tampa, Fla. He served on the executive board of Alpha Kappa Psi business fraternity and was an administrative assistant at the university’s Sylvester Comprehensive…
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Students, staff remember dedicated student leader, aspiring doctor
David Lin, a junior at the University of Miami, died on Jan. 7 at 20 years old after a short battle with cancer. Many students and faculty members were surprised to learn about his death and mourned the loss of an accomplished student leader who made his mark on campus through his dedication to student…
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Renowned university donor, philanthropist dies at 81
Susan “Sue” Miller, philanthropist and advocate to the University of Miami and South Florida, died Nov. 10 after a battle with cancer. She was 81. After her husband, Leonard Miller, died in 2002, Sue took it upon herself to continue working to uplift and educate students at UM. “Sue Miller was an inspirational force in…