The Universidad Miguel Hernández or UMH is a Spanish University, located in the province of Alicante, which was established in 1997. Its name commemorates the Spanish poet Miguel Hernández. It is structured in four campus: Elche (main administration offices), Altea, San Juan de Alicante and Orihuela. At each Campus official degree/diploma courses are taught, within the corresponding faculties and schools. Its current rector is Jesús Rodríguez Marín. Mine. ... Mine. ... Location of Alicante province in Spain. ... The Spanish poet Miguel Hernández (1910-1942), born to a poor family and given little formal education, published his first book of poetry at 23, and gained considerable fame before his death. ... View of Elche Elche (in Spanish) or Elx (in Catalan) is a city in the Alicante province in Valencia, Spain, near the city of Alicante. ... Streets of Altea. ... San Juan de Alicante (Valencian / Catalan: Sant Joan dAlacant) is a small city located 8 km North East of Alicante, which is the capital of the province. ... Orihuela or Oriola (in Catalan) is a city located in the province of Alicante, Spain. ...