About Senior Mwambo
The term "Mwambo" literally means ceremonial rite of passage. It is Chichewa and comes to us from Malawi, East Africa where it was founded. The Senior Mwambo is an African rite of passage ceremony designed to recognize the accomplishments of our graduates and their families. It is a celebration of the transition from one stage of life to the next. For questions regarding the Senior Mwambo Ceremony, please contact the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs at msa@miami.edu.
Date: Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Time: 11:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m. EST
Location: Shalala Center Ballrooms
Registration Opens: March 3, 2025
Nanga Award Nomination Form
Each year, during the Senior Mwambo Ceremony, a graduating student is awarded the Nanga Award. “Nanga is a Swahili term that means “anchor”. This award is given to a person who has made numerous contributions during their tenure at the University of Miami.
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Faculty, Staff, and Alumni
The Senior Mwambo Ceremony is an African rite of passage ceremony that marks the transition of graduates from their lives at the University of Miami to advanced education and professional careers. This ceremony was established in 1992 through the vision and love of a very dynamic and caring international student from Malawi, East Africa; Mr. Patrick A. Masala.
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