The chapter has earned this award five times since 1983. Journalism professor Dr. Bruce Garrison has been the chapter's faculty advisor since 1981. Prof. Randy Stano became co-advisor in 2001. The chapter is currently made up of mostly undergraduate print journalism students. However, the chapter is open to all undergraduate students with a strong interest in print or broadcast journalism.
Graduate students are also welcome to join.
University of Miami chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists.