Students, staff, community join forces to raise more than $100,000 for prevention and awareness of cancer, suicide

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Originally published March 27, 2023 on news.fiu.edu. Written by Clara-Meretan Kiah In back-to-back events in March, Panthers came together to raise more than $100,000 to support awareness, research, education and prevention efforts for two of the leading causes of death in the United States: cancer and suicide. Relay for Life The weekend kicked off with the […]

College of Medicine celebrates success on Match Day

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Originally published March 20, 2023 on news.fiu.edu. Written by Ileana Varela Match Day, a rite of passage for medical students about to graduate, is like a huge surprise party celebrated simultaneously by medical schools nationwide.  Here at FIU, Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine students and staff gathered on March 17th at the Graham Center for the momentous […]

FIU achieves prestigious First Scholars designation for its commitment to first-generation student success

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Originally published March 16, 2023 on news.fiu.edu. Written by Clara-Meretan Kiah Florida International University has once again been recognized for its commitment to the success of first-generation college students. FIU is one of 22 U.S. colleges and universities to be designated a First Scholars institution in 2023 by the Center for First-Generation Student Success, a national initiative […]

Endowment Establishes the Stephen M. Fain Medal

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Originally published February 27, 2023 on news.fiu.edu. Peter Fain remembers it well. Growing up in Kendall, he and his sister were on campus often with their father, Stephen Fain, an original member of the university’s faculty, hired before FIU even opened its doors to students. Over the years, they attended scores of events, walked the […]