Edward Dauer, a University of Miami trustee who, along with his brother, Roger (B.B.A. '66, M.Ed. '72), and his family, has given millions of dollars to the University of Miami. Their generosity has supported the Richter Library, the Convocation Center, Athletics, the College of Engineering, the Schools of Medicine and Nursing, and student scholarships.

The first UM undergraduate to study biomedical engineering, Dr. Dauer has had a distinguished career in diagnostic radiology. Today, he is president of Florida Medical Services, Inc., and a founding board member of one of the largest group practices in Florida. He also was on the Florida State Board of Medicine for eleven years and served two terms as its chairman. The father of six has also served as a clinical associate professor of radiology at the School of Medicine, a research associate professor in the College of Engineering, a member of the President’s Council, and a member of the Medical Dean Leadership Cabinet. In 2002, he received the Henry King Stanford Alumnus of the Year Award for his ongoing dedication to the University of Miami.