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NewsThe Miami HurricaneSeptember 1, 2026Miami-Dade

University of Miami celebrates 10-year anniversary of 'Pancakes with Pat' tradition

The University of Miami is marking the 10th anniversary of the 'Pancakes with Pat' student engagement event this spring. The tradition was established in 2017 by Dr. Patricia Whitely to foster community among students.

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Why It Matters

This event serves as a long-standing student engagement initiative at the University of Miami, which has been active for a decade.

Key Facts

  • The 'Pancakes with Pat' event is celebrating its 10-year anniversary in the spring.
  • The tradition was founded in 2017.
  • The event was created by Dr. Patricia Whitely, Senior Vice President of Student Affairs and Alumni Engagement.
  • The event was inspired by the university slogan 'Canes care for Canes'.

Who's Mentioned

personCurtis Maeri“UM sophomore student”organizationUniversity of Miami“The institution hosting the event”locationLakeside Village“Location of the first event of the semester”personPatricia Whitely“Senior Vice President of Student Affairs and Alumni Engagement at the University”personIrfan Navsariwala“UM sophomore student”other10“The number of years the event has been running.”locationCentennial Village“Location of the next scheduled event”personCyrus Stanton“UM freshman student”personMaddie Weinberg“UM sophomore student”