Men's Tennis Signs Gabriel Flores Nov 17, 2009
- Head men's tennis coach has announced the signing of Gabriel Flores (Guaynabo, Puerto Rico) to a National Letter of Intent to play men's tennis for the University of Miami. Flores was born in Washington, D.C., but lives in Puerto Rico and represented the nation in the Davis Cup as a 17-year-old in 2009. (Hurricanesports.com)
Dews Leads Men's Basketball Rout of Nova Southeastern Nov 17, 2009
- Senior led four Hurricanes in double figures as the University of Miami men's basketball team cruised to the 108-58 win over Nova Southeastern on Monday evening at the BankUnited Center. Dews converted a career-high five-of-seven three-pointers en route to a game-high 19 points as the Hurricanes hit 14 shots from long range at a 51. (Hurricanesports.com)
Scott Earns ACC Rookie of the Week Accolades Nov 17, 2009
University of Miami freshman guard has been selected ACC Rookie of the Week after a strong debut in the Hurricanes' 83-53 season-opening victory over North Carolina Central. In his first collegiate game on Saturday, Scott - a 6-3 freshman from New York City - handed out a game-high 10 assists with zero turnovers, and added four points and two steals. (Hurricanesports.com)
Improving Security With Face Recognition Technology Nov 16, 2009
Now, a researcher from the University of Miami College of Engineering and his collaborators have developed ways to make the technology more efficient while improving accuracy ... (Credit: University of Miami). (Science Daily)
* No bars, no mistresses, Chinese officials warned Nov 16, 2009
June Teufel Dreyer, a China expert at the University of Miami, thinks the morality drive might stem from the idea that pleasure-loving people dont work as hard as they should. . (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
This snake is really long Nov 16, 2009
Barr, a reptile expert who earned his biology doctorate from the University of Miami, said such large snakes are "very, very rare" because people kill them long before they reach that size. "I've never seen one this big in the wild," he said, "and I've only seen one or two that were bigger in captivity.". (Yahoo News -- FYI)
Hurricane Offense Rolls in 111-93 Win Over CSU Bakersfield Nov 16, 2009
- The University of Miami women's basketball team (2-0) put on an offensive display in a 111-93 win over the Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners (0-2), at the Icardo Center on Sunday afternoon. Sophomore scored 30 points just two nights after netting a career-high 34 at UC Riverside. (Hurricanesports.com)
Rowing Concludes Fall Season at Rivanna Romp Nov 16, 2009
- The University of Miami rowing team picked up three top 10 finishes on Sunday, concluding the fall season at the annual Rivanna Romp in Charlottesville, Va ... For more information on the University of Miami Rowing team, please log on to. (Hurricanesports.com)
The big score: Bonnie and Clyde In the 1967 movie Bonnie and Clyde, the titles two cocky outlaws memorably voice a chipper mission statement: We rob banks. Composer Frank Wildhorn ... Nov 16, 2009
Wildhorn points out that he comes from a jazz and pop background, was in a salsa band at the University of Miami, also played in a Doobie Bros. cover group while growing up in Florida, has written for everyone from the Bolshoi Ballet to Travis Tritt to Molly Hatchet. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Miami looking to finish up strong Nov 16, 2009
University of Miami quarterback Jacory Harris scrambles as North Carolina's Quan Sturdivant defends on Saturday in Chapel Hill, N.C. (AP). Related Stories. (Florida Today)
Men's Basketball Plays Host to Nova Southeastern Monday Nov 16, 2009
- The University of Miami men's basketball team returns to the hardwood on Mon. Nov. 16, playing host to local foe Nova Southeastern at 7:30 p.m. at the BankUnited Center. (Hurricanesports.com)
Santonio Holmes has come a long way from 'Muck City' Nov 15, 2009
" Environment or genetics, he is a product of the muck that doesn't easily come off hands, shoes, bloodlines. Whatever propelled him, he won state titles in both football and track. When the University of Miami Hurricanes signed Ryan Moore from Orlando instead of him, Mr. Holmes pushed north to perform so well for Ohio State after red-shirting in its 2002 national-championship season that as a junior he was drafted No. 25 overall by the team he always chose while playing Madden NFL video games.... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Miami Competes in NCAA Cross Country South Regional Nov 15, 2009
- The University of Miami men's and women's cross country teams ran in the NCAA South Regional Championships on Saturday in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Junior , who has been the Hurricanes top finisher the last two races, once again was the first Miami runner to cross the finish line in the 6K course - in a time of 22:52. (Hurricanesports.com)
Miami Volleyball Drops 3-0 Decision at Clemson Nov 15, 2009
Clemson, S.C. - supplied nine kills and added eight, but it wasn't enough Saturday night as the University of Miami volleyball team dropped a 3-0 decision (25-20, 25-22, 25-23) to ACC opponent Clemson University at Jervey Gymnasium in Clemson, S.C. ... For more information on the University of Miami Volleyball team, please log on to. (Hurricanesports.com)
Chinese Officials Told: No More Mistresses Nov 15, 2009
June Teufel Dreyer, a China expert at the University of Miami, thinks the morality drive might stem from "the idea that pleasure-loving people don't work as hard as they should.". Chinese have toiled for 30 years to build their country's economic might, and "Doubtless the leadership has noticed that in other societies, the prosperity-creating generation is likely to be succeeded by a frivolous generation," Dreyer said. (CBS News)
Riquna Williams Scores 34 in Miami's 75-52 Win Over UC Riverside Nov 14, 2009
- The University of Miami women's basketball team (1-0) was led by sophomore Riquna Williams' 34 points in a 86-63 victory over the UC Riverside Highlanders (0-1), in the season-opener for both teams at the Student Recreation Center. From the start of the game it looked like R. Williams would be in for a big night. (Hurricanesports.com)
Miami Volleyball Edges Georgia Tech, 3-2 Nov 14, 2009
- Junior middle blocker posted a career-high 15 kills and 13 blocks Friday night in helping lead the University of Miami past Georgia Tech, 3-2 (20-25, 20-25, 25-23, 25-20, 16-14), in ACC volleyball action at O'Keefe Gym in Atlanta ... For more information on the University of Miami Volleyball team, please log on to. (Hurricanesports.com)
Hurricanes Set to Compete in NCAA South Regionals Nov 14, 2009
CORAL GABLES - The University of Miami men's and women's cross country teams travel to Tuscaloosa, Ala. to compete in the NCAA South Regional Championships on Saturday, Nov. 14. (Hurricanesports.com)
Click to read: Second Cup Cafe: Jon Secada Nov 14, 2009
(He earned a Masters in jazz vocal performance from the University of Miami). Secada recently released his new jazz CD, "Expressions," and made his first credited appearance on Billboards Top Jazz Albums at No. 39. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Surgery Not Always Best for Narrowed Kidney Arteries Nov 13, 2009
However, Dr. Arif Asif, director of interventional nephrology at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, said that the study had a limitation that makes it difficult to really decide which treatment is best ... SOURCES: Philip A. Kalra, M.D., consultant nephrologist, Salford Royal Hospital Trust and University of Manchester, U.K.; Ajay Singh, M.D., clinical director, renal division, and director, dialysis, Brigham and Women's Hospital, and associate professor, medicine, Harvard... (MEDLINEplus)
Miami to Play Season-Opener at UC Riverside Nov 13, 2009
CORAL GABLES The University of Miami women s basketball team travels to the West Coast to take on the UC Riverside Highlanders at the Student Recreation Center on Friday, November 13 ... The University of Miami women s basketball team will be playing in their season opener as it faces the UC Riverside Highlanders at the Student Recreation Center in Riverside, Calif. (Hurricanesports.com)
Notre Dame - Pittsburgh Game Preview Nov 13, 2009
After a four-year stint (1979-82) as defensive line coach and defensive coordinator at Oklahoma State under head coach Jimmy Johnson, Wannstedt spent three years (1983-85) as defensive line coach at USC. He then joined Johnson at the University of Miami (1986-88), where he served as defensive coordinator and helped the Hurricanes claim a national championship in `87. Wannstedt went with Johnson to the Dallas Cowboys as defensive coordinator and assistant head coach (1989-92). (Und.com)
One more of trio of UM student robbers under house arrest Nov 13, 2009
MIAMI (WSVN) -- Two of three teens accused of robbing a pair of University of Miami students appeared in court Thursday morning. Andre Jones and Michael Wasson have now been released to their parents and placed under house arrest. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Miami Set for Georgia Tech and Clemson Road Trip Nov 13, 2009
- The University of Miami volleyball team will be making its final road trip of the 2009 campaign this weekend, as the Hurricanes travel to Georgia Tech (November 13) and Clemson (November 14) in a tough Atlantic Coast Conference swing ... For more information on the University of Miami Volleyball team, please log on to ... Last Time vs. Georgia Tech (10/4/09) Sophomore tallied a match-high 30 kills to help lead the University of Miami past visiting Georgia Tech, 3-2 (25-22, 24-26, 31-29, 25-27,... (Hurricanesports.com)
Rethinking sexism: A daughter-father team examines how society maintains the status quo Nov 13, 2009
A researcher from the University of Miami and his daughter explore the role of men and women in maintaining the gender hierarchy in society. There is a tendency to think that only men treat women in a sexist way, but a new study by a University of Miami researcher and his daughter shows that both men and women participate in maintaining a gender hierarchy in our society ... The University of Miami's mission is to educate and nurture students, to create knowledge, and to provide service to our... (EurekAlert!)
* An open letter to Taiwans president Nov 13, 2009
Professor of political science, University of Miami. JOHN TKACIK. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Men's Basketball Opens Season at Home Saturday Nov 13, 2009
- The University of Miami men's basketball team opens the 2009-10 season at home at the BankUnited Center on Sat. Nov. 14, versus North Carolina Central at 4 p.m. The game will be broadcast live on Sun Sports. (Hurricanesports.com)
Weeks, Veal win weekly AFL honor Nov 13, 2009
Jemile was Oakland's first-round Draft pick in 2008 out of the University of Miami and he topped out in 2009 at Double-A Midland. Veal, playing for the Scottsdale Scorpions, didn't allow a run in two starts last week, allowing only five hits with two walks and seven strikeouts in 7 2/3 innings. (MLB.com -- Oakland Athletics)
Hurricane Class Headlined by No. 7 Rated Player Suriya McGuire Nov 12, 2009
CORAL GABLES - The University of Miami women's basketball program signed four high school seniors to National Letters of Intent as part of the Hurricanes No. 19 ranked 2010 recruiting class, head coach announced Wednesday ... "Many schools can `strike it rich' once in awhile, but I think the recruiting efforts of my staff - year in and year out - are really starting to pay dividends for the University of Miami." ... " "Krystal made up her mind that she wasn't going to take anymore visits to... (Hurricanesports.com)
Full Story Nov 12, 2009
(WSVN) -- Police have arrested three men accused of robbing students at gunpoint at the University of Miami campus ... According to police reports, two University of Miami students were held at gunpoint at about 10:30 p.m., as they exited the University Metrorail station and headed to campus. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
FAU Baseball Releases 2010 Schedule Nov 12, 2009
FAU also will renew their series against a pair of instate rivals -- the University of Miami and the University of Florida. The Owls were swept by Miami 3-0 last season with two games coming in Coral Gables and one at FAU Stadium. (Fausports.com)
DeVoss, Perry Power Orange Past Green to Tie Series Nov 12, 2009
- Game two of the University of Miami baseball team's Orange-Green World Series went to the Orange team as and each hit a two-run homer in a 6-3 win over the Green squad Wednesday at Alex Rodriguez Park. The victory for the Orange team ties the best-of-three series up at 1-1 after the Green team won the series opener on Monday, 10-5. (Hurricanesports.com)
Hurricanes To Hold Fan Appreciation Day Nov 12, 2009
- As a way of rewarding fans for their support and loyalty this season, the University of Miami Athletic Department will offer lower-bowl end zone and all upper deck tickets to the Duke University game on Saturday, November 21 for just $19 each ... com, at the University of Miami Ticket Office in the Hecht Athletic Center, via telephone at 1-800-GO-CANES (1-800-462-2637) or at Ticketmaster outlets. (Hurricanesports.com)
PG East: Latrobe's Kissell finishes with state title Nov 12, 2009
" Kissell's two PIAA championships are one less than sister Michaela earned in her high school career. Now at Marshall University after originally starting out and playing at the University of Miami in Florida, Michaela Kissell won the WPIAL and PIAA singles championships her freshman through junior seasons. Joelle was expecting to select a college this week, but she has delayed her decision. Joelle Kissell ended up with two each WPIAL and PIAA championships, but hers weren't in the same years.... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Miami Men's BasketBowl Photo Gallery Nov 12, 2009
The University of Miami men's basketball team held its second annual BasketBowl fundraiser at Splitsville on Tuesday evening. Hurricanes supporters joined the team and coaching staff for bowling, food and auctions. (Hurricanesports.com)
Satellite Imagery Used To Identify Active Magma Systems In East Africa's Rift Valley Nov 12, 2009
12, 2009) A team from the University of Miami, University of El Paso and University of Rochester have employed Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Radar (InSAR) images compiled over a decade to study volcanic activity in the African Rift ... "The Kenyan Rift volcanoes are part of a larger Great Rift Valley complex that extends all the way from Mozambique to Djibouti; their presence in East Africa attests to the presence of magma reservoirs within the Earth's crust," said Lead Author Dr. Juliet... (Science Daily)
Cable, Broadcast Pioneer Peter Storer Dies At 81 Nov 11, 2009
Born in Toledo, Ohio, in 1928, Storer grew up in Michigan and graduated from the University of Miami, where he met his wife, Virginia. Storer began his career at Storer's WJBK-TV Detroit and, after a stint with CBS Radio, returned to hold sales and management positions at various Storer stations, as well as opening rep firm Storer TV Sales in 1961. (Multichannel News)
Cable TV executive dies in Wyo Nov 11, 2009
He graduated in 1951 from the University of Miami and began his career in broadcasting at WJBK-TV in Detroit, a Storer Broadcasting Company television station owned by his father. He also worked for CBS Radio but returned to the family business as sales manager at WJW-TV in Cleveland. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
No. 12 Miami Heads to UNC for Key ACC Coastal Match-Up Nov 11, 2009
MIAMI OWNS RARE DISTINCTION This year's University of Miami team might be one of the deepest team's in the country at the running back and wide receiver positions ... MIAMI VERSUS THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA The University of Miami is 34-18-1 all-time versus teams from the state of North Carolina. (Hurricanesports.com)
Scott Leads Men's Basketball Past Florida Southern Nov 10, 2009
True freshman scored a game-high 17 points with five assists and five steals to lead the University of Miami men s basketball team to an 85-52 exhibition win over visiting Florida Southern College on Monday evening at the BankUnited Center. It felt great, said Scott after the game. (Hurricanesports.com)
Hurricanes to Face Canadian National Team in Postseason Exhibition Nov 10, 2009
CORAL GABLES - The University of Miami women's soccer team will be facing the Canadian National Team on Tuesday, Nov. 10 in an exhibition match at the Holiday Inn Sunrise in Sunrise, Fla. Kick-off is set for 4 p.m.. (Hurricanesports.com)
To Feel Better, Low-Fat Diet May Be Best Nov 10, 2009
Dr. Ewald Horvath, interim chairman of psychiatry at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, said the study was the first "to show both long-term weight loss and improved mood.". "This study looked at one factor, and prior studies haven't focused on psychological factors," Horvath said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Lawson Leads Green Team to Victory In Series Opener Nov 10, 2009
- The University of Miami baseball team's Third Annual Orange-Green World Series began Monday afternoon with the Green team picking up a 10-5 win over the Orange squad in the series opener at Alex Rodriguez Park. Behind a five RBI performance by All-ACC second baseman , the Green team pulled away late in the game to take the first game of the best-of-three fall series. (Hurricanesports.com)
Miami's Vallverdu Claims Consolation Singles Title Nov 9, 2009
- University of Miami women's tennis senior claimed the consolation singles title on Sunday at the ITA National Indoor Championships hosted by Yale University at the Cullman-Heyman Tennis Center in New Haven, Conn ... For more information on University of Miami Women's Tennis, please log on to. (Hurricanesports.com)
Deep creep means milder, more frequent earthquakes along Southern California's San Jacinto fault Nov 9, 2009
A University of Miami study by Dr. Shimon Wdowinski in Nature Geosciences demonstrates that deep creep means milder, more frequent earthquakes along SoCal's San Jacinto fault make it a less ... "Those minor to moderate events along the San Jacinto fault relieve some of the stress built by the constantly moving tectonic plates," said Shimon Wdowinski, research associate professor at the University of Miami's Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science ... Aside from earthquakes,... (EurekAlert!)
Miami Volleyball Stopped by Duke, 3-0 Nov 9, 2009
- Despite a double-double effort from sophomore , the University of Miami volleyball team fell to ACC foe Duke University, 3-0 (25-17, 25-12, 25-18), on Sunday afternoon at the James L. Knight Sports Complex in Coral Gables, Fla. Throughout the match, the University of Miami Department of Athletics held a book drive supporting the South Florida Urban Ministries ... For more information on the University of Miami Volleyball team, please log on to. (Hurricanesports.com)
Men's Basketball Plays Host to Florida Southern in Monday's Exhibition Nov 9, 2009
The University of Miami men s basketball team takes on Florida Southern College in exhibition competition at the BankUnited Center on Mon ... Fans are also invited to join Coach Haith and the men s team at the second annual University of Miami Men s BasketBowl at Splitsville in South Miami 5701 Sunset Drive, Suite 202) on Tues. (Hurricanesports.com)
Miami Rowing Finishes Up at Head of the Hooch Nov 9, 2009
- The University of Miami rowing team picked up two top five finishes on Sunday, concluding its action at the Head of the Hooch Regatta on the Tennessee River in Chattanooga, Tenn ... For more information on the University of Miami Rowing team, please log on to. (Hurricanesports.com)
Hurricanes Overwhelm Barry in Exhibition Win Nov 8, 2009
CORAL GABLES - The University of Miami women's basketball team faced the cross-town Barry Buccaneers in an exhibition tilt Saturday night at the BankUnited Center. The Hurricanes proved to be too much for their Division II opponent, cruising to a 75-42 victory. (Hurricanesports.com)
This snake is really long Nov 8, 2009
Barr, a reptile expert who earned his biology doctorate from the University of Miami, said such large snakes are "very, very rare" because people kill them long before they reach that size. "I've never seen one this big in the wild," he said, "and I've only seen one or two that were bigger in captivity.". (Yahoo News -- FYI)
Orange-Green World Series Set to Begin Monday Nov 8, 2009
- Three weeks into fall practice, the University of Miami baseball team is set to play its Third Annual Orange-Green Fall World Series next week at Alex Rodriguez Park at Mark Light Field. The best-of-three intrasquad scrimmage series begins on Monday, Nov. 9, followed by game two on Wednesday, Nov. 11 and game three on Friday, Nov. 13. (Hurricanesports.com)
Hurricanes Doubles Team Strong at ITA Indoors Nov 8, 2009
- and of the University of Miami women's tennis team claimed their second upset together in doubles play of the ITA National Indoor Championships on Saturday, advancing to the finals of the main draw of this year's event hosted by Yale University at the Cullman-Heyman Tennis Center in New Haven, Conn ... For more information on University of Miami Women's Tennis, please log on to. (Hurricanesports.com)
12 Days of ACC Basketball: Miami Nov 8, 2009
The 11th head basketball coach in University of Miami history, Frank Haith enters his sixth season at the helm of the Hurricane basketball program. in his first five seasons, Haith has led the Hurricanes to four post-season appearances and already has more post-season wins than any coach in Miami history. (Theacc.com)
Miami Swimmers Post Season-best Times at Virginia Tech Nov 8, 2009
- The University of Miami swimming team claimed 16 top five performances, including three individual wins, and registered several season-best marks on Saturday as part of a tri-meet with Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) schools Virginia Tech and Duke at War Memorial Pool in Blacksburg, Va ... The 2009-10 University of Miami swimming team is considered by Shefchunas to be one of the strongest in her tenure in Coral Gables, Fla ... For more information on the University of Miami Swimming g team,... (Hurricanesports.com)
Eddy appointed DOW deputy manager-engineer (10) Nov 8, 2009
He received a bachelor s of science degree in civil engineering from the University of Miami and a master s of science degree in civil engineering from California State University at Long Beach. Eddy holds a professional engineer license and is certified as a chlorine applicator as well as a distribution system operator. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Rowers Enjoy Solid Day at Head of the Hooch Nov 8, 2009
- UM rowing head coach made his official Hurricanes debut on Saturday, Nov. 7 as the University of Miami rowing team took part in the annual Head of the Hooch Regatta on the Tennessee River in Chattanooga, Tenn. The Head of the Hooch, one of the largest fall regattas in the nation, is a 5,000 meter (3. (Hurricanesports.com)
Miami Takes Down Wake Forest, 3-1 Nov 7, 2009
- Four Hurricanes players touched double-digit kills and collected her 1,000th career kill in helping lead the University of Miami volleyball team past Wake Forest, 3-1 (15-25, 26-24, 25-23, 25-17), Friday evening in an ACC matchup at the James L. Knight Sports Complex in Coral Gables, Fla ... For more information on the University of Miami Volleyball team, please log on to. (Hurricanesports.com)
Hurricanes to Play Barry in Women's Basketball Exhibition Nov 7, 2009
CORAL GABLES The University of Miami women s basketball team welcomes the Barry University Buccaneers of the NCAA Division II Sunshine State Conference to the BankUnited Center on Saturday, November 7 ... The University of Miami women s basketball team will be playing in their first game of the season as it faces the Division II Barry Buccaneers from nearby Miami Shores. (Hurricanesports.com)
In Focus: Eduardo Clements Nov 7, 2009
By South Recruiting ManagerDate: Nov 5, 2009 Eduardo Clements is one of the top running backs in the South and he is now committed to the University of Miami. Get expert analysis and see a photo gallery of the new Hurricane right here. (CollegeInsiders.com)
Nuggetslose first, too Nov 7, 2009
Other stars included Lil Wayne, Jon Secada and former University of Miami standout Bryant McKinnie of the Minnesota Vikings. Also on NBCSports. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Wade, O'Neal help Heat deal Nuggets first loss of the season Nov 7, 2009
Other stars included , and former University of Miami standout of the. Copyright 2009 The Associated Press. (USA Today -- Sports)
Miami Swimmers Trek to Virginia Tech for Tri-Meet Nov 7, 2009
- The University of Miami swimming g team travels this weekend to Virginia Tech where they will face the Hokies and Duke in a tri-meet at War Memorial Pool in Blacksburg, Va ... For more information on the University of Miami Swimming g team, please log on to. (Hurricanesports.com)
Rowing Set to Begin Season at Head of the Hooch Regatta Nov 7, 2009
- The University of Miami rowing team will be competing in their first official regatta of the fall season this weekend, traveling to Chattanooga, Tenn ... For more information on the University of Miami Rowing team, please log on to. (Hurricanesports.com)
Law School Professor Withdraws Suit Against Legal Blog Nov 6, 2009
University of Miami School of Law professor Donald Marvin Jones dropped his lawsuit on Wednesday, nine days after he filed it pro se in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida. He did not respond to a request for comment. (Law.com)
Injury report for UVA game Nov 6, 2009
Here is the University of Miami football Thursday injury report heading into Saturdays Homecoming game against Virginia. Probable RB Lower Extremity DB Upper Extremity. (CanesTime.com)
