[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 157 (2011), Part 11]
[House]
[Page 15111]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




            HONORING THE UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI'S HIGH RANKING

  (Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to the 
University of Miami for being named as the country's 38th best 
university in U.S. News and World Report's recent rankings. The 
University of Miami is the highest ranked school in the great State of 
Florida, and it has moved up nine spots since last year and 29 over the 
last decade, making it one of the fastest rising institutions. The 
university's ascent in the rankings is attributed to a marked 
improvement in key areas such as graduation rates, freshmen retention 
rates, and average SAT scores of entering freshmen.
  I earned a doctorate in education from the University of Miami, so I 
take special pride in this high ranking. I ask my colleagues to join me 
in congratulating the university; its president, Donna Shalala; and the 
incredible faculty, staff, and student body. This is an honor for the 
``U'' and for the entire State of Florida.
  Go Canes.

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