Complex sentence: Stanford was the president of the University of Miami from 1962--1981, known as much for his trademark jacket lapel, always accessorized with a fresh and colorful carnation, as for his leadership and personal commitment to the University's students.
Split into simpler sentences: Stanford was the president of the University of Miami from 1962--1981. He was known as much for his trademark jacket lapel, always accessorized with a fresh and colorful carnation, as for his leadership and personal commitment to the University's students.