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Memorial service set for UM President Edward “Tad” Foote II

By Howard Cohen

hcohen@miamiherald.com
The University of Miami Ibis helped UM President Edward “Tad” Foote tie a ribbon around a tree in front of the Hecht Athletic Center to raise awareness of responsible student behavior at an event in 1997. Foote served the UM from 1981 to 2001.
The University of Miami Ibis helped UM President Edward “Tad” Foote tie a ribbon around a tree in front of the Hecht Athletic Center to raise awareness of responsible student behavior at an event in 1997. Foote served the UM from 1981 to 2001. Carl Juste Miami Herald file

The University of Miami plans a memorial service to honor its fourth president, Edward “Tad” Foote II.

Foote, who died February 15 at 78, had the nation’s longest run as president at a private university. He served from 1981 to 2001.

Among his achievements: Foote bolstered students’ academic quality and created three new colleges — the School of Architecture, School of Communication and the Graduate School of International Studies.

The Foote tribute will be at 4 p.m. April 26 at Gusman Concert Hall on the UM campus at 1314 Miller Rd., Coral Gables. RSVPs are required to eventsmanagement@miami.edu or call 305-284-2875.

Memorial donations can be sent to the Foote Fellows program, University of Miami Division of University Advancement, P.O. Box 025388, Coral Gables, Florida, 33102-9811.

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This story was originally published April 14, 2016 at 1:08 PM with the headline "Memorial service set for UM President Edward “Tad” Foote II."

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