FIU and the Universita per Stranieri di Perugia in Italy are formalizing collaborative efforts to address global water and environmental challenges. The two universities signed a memorandum of understanding to explore the possibility of developing academic, scientific, and cultural programs. This includes offering undergraduate and graduate courses, encouraging pursuit of doctoral degrees, establishing student and […]
FIU President Honors Advancement Team Member
On December 29, 2016, one of our Advancement team members, Joaklin Raphael, received a special honor. For his outstanding work, Joaklin was recognized by FIU President Mark B. Rosenberg with a Presidential Salute. Read President Rosenberg’s full letter to the university community below, and join us in congratulating Joaklin! Dear University Community, Please join me in recognizing […]
SBDC at FIU works with ATOM to solve risky business problem for Global Health Intelligence
When a client hired Global Health Intelligence of Coral Gables to build a database of hospitals and equipment located in Brazil, the market research and intelligence company soon realized the complexity of the task: Brazil has more hospitals than the United States, and the healthcare sector in emerging markets can lack reliable and accurate information. […]
Fifth annual TEDxFIU breaks attendance record
TEDxFIU celebrated its fifth anniversary this year, christening the new Student Academic Success Center’s lecture hall as its inaugural event. The annual event—produced by the Division of External Relations and sponsored in part by the College of Arts, Sciences & Education—broke its previous attendance record, selling more than 600 tickets. And more than 1,500 people […]
Narciso Rodriguez exhibit expands definition of art
Sleek black and white garments, sunburst orange-colored coats, and bags inspired by sculptures. You’re strolling through a display of designer fashion, and it feels like maybe you’re in Paris or New York. You’re actually at Modesto A. Maidique Campus. At the opening reception on Oct. 16, the Patricia and Phillip Frost Art Museum inaugurated its […]
FIU eMerges as a leader in innovation
A wise man recently said that F-I-U stands for the Future Is Us. Nowhere was that more evident than at the 2016 edition of eMerge Americas. The powerhouse conference on Miami Beach brings together entrepreneurs, researchers, investors and everyone else with an interest in tech innovation. And it served as the perfect showcase for promising […]
Planned state-of-the art engineering building means more jobs for South Florida
FIU President Mark B. Rosenberg is seeing 20/20 for the College of Engineering and Computing. In response to President Obama’s Council on Jobs and Competitiveness, which calls for an increase of 10,000 engineers per year, FIU wants to increase the number of engineering graduates by 20 percent by 2020. On Tuesday, as part of that […]
President Rosenberg highlights university success in State of the University
FIU President Mark B. Rosenberg highlighted the university’s success in meeting the needs and addressing the challenges facing students and the community in his State of the University address at the GC Ballrooms April 11. From student and alumni success stories to the university’s involvement in various projects to help improve the surrounding community and more, […]
FIU, Sweetwater break ground for bridge to the future
Further enhancing an already solid relationship, FIU broke ground March 29 on a bridge that will connect the Modesto A. Maidique Campus to its northerly neighbor, the City of Sweetwater. Part of a larger transportation initiative, the idea is to create a safer path for the students and local residents who cross between Sweetwater and FIU each […]
President Rosenberg shares 2016 legislative report card
On Monday, April 11, President Mark B. Rosenberg sent this message to the FIU community. Dear FIU Family, The 2016 legislative session has concluded and I would like to share with you the funding decisions impacting our FIU. We secured nearly $30 million in new funding for our university in the 2016-17 state budget. Please join me […]