The University of Miami (often called "The U" or "UMiami") is a private research university in Coral Gables, Florida (suburb of Miami), founded in 1925. With about 12,000 undergraduate and 5,000 graduate students, UMiami is best known for marine science, music (Frost School), business, communications, and law. The Hurricanes ("Canes") compete in NCAA Division I in the ACC — football has 5 national championships and a long tradition of swagger, including Sebastian the Ibis and the famous "Smoke" entrance. A two-year on-campus residency requirement is in effect. UMiami operates a unique **Resid…
