connie nickel
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Connie spent more than 20 years serving the Hurricanes athletic department behind the scenes in ways that most Canes never see, but the games couldn't happen without her. She served as the Associate Athletic Director for Internal Operations and Senior Women's Administrator, overseeing the production of all home athletic events, including conference and NCAA championships. She was in charge of scheduling for football and supervised all Olympic sports at Miami. Appointed Senior Women's Administrator in 1998, she oversaw the introduction of women's soccer and volleyball at UM and worked to promote women's sports in the Miami area. Nickel served as the administrative chair for the Student Athletic Advisory Committee and was the advisor to the cheerleaders, dance team and mascot, Sebastian the Ibis. A native of Bay City, Michigan, she was inducted into the Iron Arrow Honor Society, the highest honor one can attain at the University, in 2000.
Connie went on to work at the Herbert Wellness Center and she would retire in 2023 after 36 years serving the University of Miami.
Read more about her career from this invitation to her retirement event...
Farewell to Connie Nickel | Division of Student Affairs | University of Miami
(May 5, 2025)
The University of Miami Sports Hall of Fame & Museum is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of UMSHoF&M member Connie Nickel. She served the University of Miami for 36 years, including more than 20 years at various positions in the athletic department, rising to serve as the Associate Athletic Director for Internal Operations and Senior Women's Administrator.
Connie retired from the university in 2023 and moved to Alabama to be with family. She passed away this weekend surrounded by family. A native of Michigan, she was inducted into the Iron Arrow Society, the highest honor one can attain at the University of Miami. She was 64.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Connie's family, friends, and all Canes staff and fans whose lives she touched. She was a true Miami Hurricane and will be greatly missed. Rest in Peace, Connie.
Connie went on to work at the Herbert Wellness Center and she would retire in 2023 after 36 years serving the University of Miami.
Read more about her career from this invitation to her retirement event...
Farewell to Connie Nickel | Division of Student Affairs | University of Miami
(May 5, 2025)
The University of Miami Sports Hall of Fame & Museum is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of UMSHoF&M member Connie Nickel. She served the University of Miami for 36 years, including more than 20 years at various positions in the athletic department, rising to serve as the Associate Athletic Director for Internal Operations and Senior Women's Administrator.
Connie retired from the university in 2023 and moved to Alabama to be with family. She passed away this weekend surrounded by family. A native of Michigan, she was inducted into the Iron Arrow Society, the highest honor one can attain at the University of Miami. She was 64.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Connie's family, friends, and all Canes staff and fans whose lives she touched. She was a true Miami Hurricane and will be greatly missed. Rest in Peace, Connie.
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