<p>Frankly, as the parent of a relatively recent alum, I am appalled by this turn of events. Personally I blame Donna Shalala and her relentless drive to improving the academic stature of the “U”. Clearly her policies have irrevocably damaged Miami’s standing in the Tired-Old-Stereotypes-That-Are-No-Longer-True arena. When will this nightmare end?</p>