On April 8, 2025, the University of Miami turns 100. In anticipation of the official centennial celebration, the Alumni Association and Pat Whitely, Ed.D. ’94, senior vice president for student affairs and alumni engagement, are visiting ’Canes Communities to showcase a century of academic achievement, groundbreaking research, and community impact.
Linked below are details for upcoming Sprint to Our Centennial events, as well as albums of Sprint events that took place this fall in Tampa, Atlanta, and Washington, D.C.
Pictured: Washington, D.C. Sprint to Our Centennial. Photo: Michael Connor/University of Miami.
A talented vocalist and accomplished student of music theory and practice, Carlehr Swanson, M.M. ’21, will compete in the Miss America pageant in January. Read more >
Hurricanes to take on Iowa State in the Pop-Tarts Bowl in Orlando
Join fellow ’Canes and friends in ’Canes Communities around the country and cheer on our Miami Hurricanes as they take on the Iowa State University Cyclones in the Pop-Tarts Bowl in Orlando.
The University of Miami turns 100 next April. To mark this significant milestone, we’re continuing our nationwide tour celebrating a century of academic achievement, groundbreaking research, and community impact. Save the dates for an upcoming Sprint to Our Centennial event near you: New York (January 15) | Los Angeles (January 28) | Philadelphia (February 26) | Boston (March 4) | Broward/Palm Beach (March 19) | Chicago (April 1).
Our South Florida ’Canes Communities are joining forces, and inviting alumni and friends to a memorable night at Amerant Bank Arena to watch the defending Stanley Cup Champion Florida Panthers play the Detroit Red Wings. The first 150 guests will receive a limited-edition Florida Panthers and University of Miami hat.
Join your Palm Beach County ’Canes, together with fellow alumni and friends, for a night of networking, professional development, and an insightful conversation about the significant role the University of Miami is playing in identifying and mitigating cancer risk to our firefighters and first responders.
The Boston ’Canes invite you for a memorable evening featuring established business leaders from the Boston metro area. The panelists will share their journeys from students to accomplished leaders, highlighting how the community and alumni network has assisted with personal and professional growth.
POP-TARTS BOWL PEP RALLY, HOSTED BY THE ORLANDO ’CANES
Friday, December 27, 4 – 7:30 p.m.
Traveling to Orlando for the big game? Join the Orlando 'Canes as we prepare to cheer on the Miami Hurricanes in the Pop-Tarts Bowl! Come mingle with fellow alumni, enjoy great performances, and get ready for game day! Light bites will be served throughout the evening.
