The University of Miami Alma Mater, titled Alma Mater: Stand Forever, is the official alma mater of the University of Miami in Coral Gables, Florida.

History

The words were written by

William Seth Lampe William Seth Lampe (February 24, 1906 – May 18, 1992) was an American journalist, managing editor of the ''Detroit Times'' (1942-1955), editor of the ''Pittsburgh Sun-Telegraph'' (1955-1958), director of special editorial projects for the He ...

, a newspaper reporter and public relations assistant to

Bowman Foster Ashe Bowman Foster Ashe (April 3, 1885 – December 16, 1952) was a U.S. educator who served as the first president of the University of Miami. Early life and education Bowman Foster Ashe was born in Scottdale, Pennsylvania, a suburb of Pittsburgh, ...

, the first president of the University of Miami, with music by pianist Christine Asdurian, one of 646 students enrolled at the University of Miami in its first academic year of 1926–27. Since then, the alma mater has been sung by fans at Miami Hurricanes sporting events, performed at University of Miami Commencement exercises, university presidential inaugurations, and performed at other major University of Miami events.

Lyrics

References

External links

"University of Miami alma mater"
at YouTube
"University of Miami alma mater" performed at 2016 University of Miami Commencement
at YouTube

at "News @ The U," University of Miami website

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Band of the Hour The Frost Band of the Hour, sometimes abbreviated as simply Band of the Hour, is the marching band at the University of Miami in Coral Gables, Florida. The band plays at all home Miami Hurricanes football games and selected away games. It also ...

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