From left, Eugene W. Anderson, dean of the School of Business Administration, Patricia D. White, dean of the School of Law, and Steven Mariano at the event honoring the Mariano Scholars program.

It’s a happy occasion when a generous man of means extends a hand to students who are eager to learn and, ultimately, prosper on their own.

On Thursday evening, a large gathering that included University of Miami President Donna E. Shalala; School of Law Dean Patricia D. White; and Eugene W. Anderson, dean of the School of Business Administration, congregated in the Storer Auditorium to celebrate the launch of a first-of-its-kind triple-degree program and the man who made it possible. Read the full story

Dust off those bike pedals and join Ride with Heart, a metric century (62 miles) and half-metric (31 miles) cycling event on Sunday, February 5, starting at 7:30 a.m. The ride will begin and end at the Harbor Shops, 1815 Cordova Road, Fort Lauderdale. Pre-registration is $35; $40 cash or check on the day of the event. Net proceeds benefit the Cardiovascular Division at the Miller School of Medicine. To register, click here. For more information, contact Kerry Cichon at [email protected].

Wrapped Monument to Cristobal Colon Project for Barcelona - Plaza Porta de la Pau, 1976

In celebration of its 60th anniversary, the Lowe Art Museum will present the exhibition “From the Vault: Building a Legacy, Sixty Years of Collecting at the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami.”

On view January 28 through March 25, the exhibition is a highlight of the Lowe’s distinguished collecting history and draws from some 18,000 works of art, showcasing important objects not currently on view or that may never have been seen by faculty, staff, students, or the general public.

An exhibition preview and lecture will be held on Friday, January 27, from 7 to 10 p.m. Read the full story