Dear University of Miami Community,
Today I begin my tenure as president of the University of Miami. My arrival coincides with the start of a new academic cycle. One of the most wonderful aspects of university life is its sense of constant renewal. The opening of each semester brings to campus an influx of new students, faculty, and staff. Like many of you, I, too, start a new phase of my life today. I arrive with fresh ideas, shared aspirations, and boundless excitement to join the past and current members of the U community in a common journey.
I feel honored to serve as the sixth president of this great institution. Since being named by the Board of Trustees last April, I have spent time immersing myself in the University’s history. I have been impressed by the pivotal role it has played in the growth and prosperity of this city, this region, and beyond. Equally impressive are the contributions that our faculty, staff, students, alumni, and donors have made to advancing research, scholarship, and mutual understanding around the globe. As the University launches into its tenth decade, I believe this is a perfect opportunity to look back at where we have been, to make a close assessment of where we are today, and to use these vantage points to define a roadmap toward our second century.
The University of Miami’s story—past, present, and future—is a collective narrative told by the thousands of individuals who have developed the education, research, service, and spirit of community that are our hallmark. As part of my first 100 days in office, I am initiating an intensive listening project, and I invite you to share with me your aspirations and hopes for the U.
My first Town Hall meeting on September 10 will offer an opportunity to hear from you and to learn about the many ways in which we can build on our rich legacy to take the University of Miami to its second century. At that meeting we will define a structured process to collect, collate, and synthesize the suggestions from all members of our community.
The focus on our possibilities and promise must be firmly grounded in our history. In that spirit, I would like to thank my predecessors in the president’s office for their visionary leadership and dedication. I am indebted to President Emerita Donna Shalala for taking the University to unprecedented heights.
Finally, I am also very grateful for the warm welcome that my family and I have received from our new U community. I feel a bit like a freshman myself, unpacking boxes and anticipating what the years ahead will hold for all of us who will call this remarkable institution our home.
I extend my own welcome to all new and returning students, faculty, and staff.
Together, we will write the University of Miami’s next chapter.
Uno!
Posted by: Sarasota 'cane | August 16, 2015 at 08:54 PM
Sota is in da house with as FIRST!
Posted by: 86Cane | August 16, 2015 at 08:56 PM
3!
Posted by: The Dude | August 16, 2015 at 08:57 PM
Devin Hester
Posted by: Go Canes | August 16, 2015 at 08:59 PM
Melvin Bratton
Posted by: Go Canes | August 16, 2015 at 09:00 PM
Stanley Shakespear
Posted by: 86Cane | August 16, 2015 at 09:01 PM
Kenny Berry
Posted by: SinisterCane | August 16, 2015 at 09:01 PM
Magic Benton
Posted by: 86Cane | August 16, 2015 at 09:01 PM
"I'd like to thank all the "little people" for making this rare 1st possible!"
Go 'canes!
Posted by: Sarasota 'cane | August 16, 2015 at 09:02 PM
Sota...U ROCK!
Posted by: 86Cane | August 16, 2015 at 09:02 PM
Matt Goudis
Posted by: Sarasota 'cane | August 16, 2015 at 09:03 PM
Mike Rumph
Posted by: SinisterCane | August 16, 2015 at 09:03 PM
Danyell Ferguson
Posted by: SinisterCane | August 16, 2015 at 09:04 PM
Win, win big , or draw...I'm ready for some football!
Go 'canes!
Posted by: Sarasota 'cane | August 16, 2015 at 09:09 PM
Michael Badgley
Posted by: 30CINCO | August 16, 2015 at 09:12 PM
Andy Crossland
Posted by: Terrance Sullivan | August 16, 2015 at 09:18 PM
Smith & Wesson
Posted by: raizecane | August 16, 2015 at 09:24 PM
Would hate to see this:
@CharlesRobinson: Florida #Gators could be potential target for USC #Trojans QB transfer Ricky Town. Had a great recruiting relationship w/ OC Doug Nussmeier.
Posted by: Go Canes | August 16, 2015 at 09:28 PM
How is this new president going to be for our U? What is his take on our beloved CANES? Is he a pure academic or does he care about sports and our beloved CANES?
Posted by: ML Alumni1970. | August 16, 2015 at 09:48 PM
I'm hoping he's both Mary Lou!
Posted by: Go Canes | August 16, 2015 at 10:09 PM
Rumor has it he will request night games to be eliminated....
Posted by: raizecane | August 16, 2015 at 10:14 PM
Rumor has it he wants MORE cheerleaders and a band of 24 hours instead of one?
Posted by: 86Cane | August 16, 2015 at 10:23 PM
There is a famous painting by John Copley called "Watson and the Shark", loved it as a young kid....google it. In the last article I saw a new, modern picture.....the name....."T Sully and the Shark!" Great picture guys, great man our T Sully!
Posted by: VA Cane | August 16, 2015 at 10:47 PM
http://www.hurricanesports.com/fls/28700/old_site/pdf/c-cheer/Prospective-Cheerleader.pdf?DB_OEM_ID=28700
^^^ if you are a smoking hot, athletic female who attends The U, 86Cane would like you to read the following.
Posted by: The Dude | August 16, 2015 at 10:54 PM
And 5 Star Sensations are needed as well.
Posted by: Terrance Sullivan | August 16, 2015 at 11:06 PM
VACANE thanks Brotha.
Posted by: Terrance Sullivan | August 16, 2015 at 11:07 PM
The Dude U know what to say Brotha.
Posted by: Terrance Sullivan | August 16, 2015 at 11:07 PM
^^^ Only because I read ALL of TSully's comments on CaneSpace! ;)
Posted by: The Dude | August 16, 2015 at 11:25 PM
The Dude U stay bringing it even when we disagree I appreciate your takes man.
Posted by: Terrance Sullivan | August 16, 2015 at 11:26 PM
^^^ as I appreciate yours.
Posted by: The Dude | August 17, 2015 at 12:10 AM
The Dude U stay bringing it even when we disagree I appreciate your takes man.
Posted by: Terrance Sullivan | August 16, 2015 at 11:26 PM
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What's all this we talk.....Lol!!!
Posted by: thirstybuzzardcane | August 17, 2015 at 12:48 AM
wait..wait....was that my former future wife CGNC I saw posting??? Maybe this will be a great season after all :)
Posted by: UMike | August 17, 2015 at 06:35 AM
@mattyports: [new post] Al Golden feels stronger bonds helping him recruit South Florida better. http://t.co/3a2ByuyELv http://t.co/cUM9PWgNsp
Posted by: Go Canes | August 17, 2015 at 07:19 AM
Would really like the get back into the muck area...but seems their talent numbers have fallen in recent years. Still, plenty of talent in palm beach, glad we got some top guys and they all seem solid in their commitment.
Posted by: UMike | August 17, 2015 at 07:30 AM
ANYBODY HERE GOING THE FAU ( HOME GAME ON THE ROAD)? JUST GOT MY TICKETS
Posted by: canezilla | August 17, 2015 at 07:32 AM
Whether they're in Elementary,HS, or College, good luck to everybody's kids this school year. One.
Posted by: CaneRock | August 17, 2015 at 08:43 AM
Trio of now-healthy 'Canes ready to make impact
http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/miami-hurricanes/fl-miami-hurricanes-main-0817-20150816-story.html
Posted by: 30CINCO | August 17, 2015 at 08:44 AM
When I got old enough, I had to bag groceries & mow lawns to get my bread up for school gear. My son finds a pair of retro Jordans at Goodwill, sells em' on E-Bay, and makes about half the money I made in the Summer bagging groceries & mowing lawns. Crazy.
Posted by: CaneRock | August 17, 2015 at 08:51 AM
Posted by: CaneRock | August 17, 2015 at 08:51 AM
That's a serious com' up lol
Posted by: SinisterCane | August 17, 2015 at 09:18 AM
ANYBODY HERE GOING THE FAU ( HOME GAME ON THE ROAD)? JUST GOT MY TICKETS
Posted by: canezilla | August 17, 2015 at 07:32 AM
I will be
Posted by: KYcane | August 17, 2015 at 09:36 AM
Awesome look at how crazy recruiting gets after just one decommit:
@Andy_Staples: In today's Punt, Pass and Pork, I traced the chain reaction from the first time Ricky Town chose a different school. http://t.co/QEvNizTUsa
Posted by: Go Canes | August 17, 2015 at 10:25 AM
I said it before and I will say it again, Old Skool is the new Presidents evil twin! :)
Dem Canes!!!
Posted by: NativeCane | August 17, 2015 at 10:29 AM
@mattyports: Miami will hold a two-a-day Tuesday, practice Wednesday and Friday and its second scrimmage Saturday.
Posted by: Go Canes | August 17, 2015 at 10:33 AM
Ricky Town?....we got Kaaya at bat, and Allison on deck...PHUCK! Ricky Town!
Posted by: CaneRock | August 17, 2015 at 11:09 AM
Agreed! ^^^^^^^^^^^ Dude Town is a flake!
Posted by: NicKane | August 17, 2015 at 11:11 AM
Could care less about him, definitely don't want or need him here. Just found it pretty amazing how the trickle down changed so many teams when he ditched Bama.
Posted by: Go Canes | August 17, 2015 at 11:21 AM
Jimmie Jones
Posted by: SinisterCane | August 17, 2015 at 11:32 AM
You don't want him here? You certainly did a year or two ago when you were certain he would be a Cane lol...but I agree we have Kaaya and hopefully Allison as well so not getting him i snot a biggie any more
Posted by: UMike | August 17, 2015 at 12:07 PM
That is a pretty interesting trickle down effect though.
Posted by: UMike | August 17, 2015 at 12:10 PM
I've never, ever typed the words Ricky Town on here. The first time I've ever even referenced him was yesterday when I saw he was linked to the Gators.
Think you have me confused with someone else.
Posted by: Go Canes | August 17, 2015 at 12:10 PM