The enduring devotion of Carol Soffer to the University of Miami reveals how generosity has the power to strengthen community and leave a lasting impact that will be felt for generations to come.

There’s a kind of legacy that isn’t measured in headlines or plaques but in the way someone uplifts others. For Carol Soffer, that legacy lives most vividly on the leafy campus of the University of Miami, where her name graces the state-of-the-art Carol Soffer Indoor Practice Facility, a beacon of modern collegiate athletics that stands as a testament to her enduring commitment to the Hurricanes community.

When groundbreaking ceremonies were held, and later when the facility opened its doors in 2018, she stood not just as a benefactor but as a living symbol of what spirited generosity can accomplish. It is a space where players train, coaches strategize, and the next generation of Hurricanes are forged.

Born and raised in Chicago, her affinity for the University of Miami didn’t begin with fame or fanfare; it was nurtured over decades of loyal support. As a long-time Golden Cane Society donor, she has backed the school’s athletic endeavors for more than 40 years, including The Soffer Family’s historic $14 million lead gift to the University of Miami, the largest in Hurricanes athletics history.

Her legacy at the University of Miami is layered. It’s about tangible bricks and turf, yes, but more so about the ripple effects of commitment: elevating a program, enriching community pride, and inspiring others to give back. That is the kind of mark few leave, yet Carol Soffer has etched hers into the rhythm of life at the University of Miami and the hearts of Hurricane players, staff, alumni and fans everywhere; MiamiHurricanes.com.

Words Anja Maltav    |    Photo UM Athletics