Regardless of the game’s final outcome, a trip to the Gasparilla Bowl allowed Panther Nation to show its FIU pride on the road and revel in a great season. It also made for a great excuse to enjoy the company of other blue-and-gold groupies and reconnect with old friends. More than 2,000 Panthers — students, […]
New traditions set foundation for future football success
It has been a fun ride to the Gasparilla Bowl for the FIU football team. The Panthers exceeded expectations and tied a program record for wins in a season (8). They have a chance to set a benchmark for future FIU teams if they beat the Temple Owls in the Gasparilla Bowl in St. Petersburg on […]
Gasparilla Bowl a homecoming for several football players
Alex McGough was sleeping when the news came. A day after their regular season ended, the whole team waited to find out where they were going to play their bowl game. The wait took a little longer than expected, and the senior quarterback decided to take a nap late Sunday afternoon after a team meeting. […]
The FIU Community Gives Thanks
It’s that time of year again! Like the rest of the U.S., the FIU community takes time each November to reflect on what it is thankful for and to celebrate the importance of philanthropy. Started in 2012 and now in its sixth year, the annual Thanks Day at FIU doesn’t involve turkey or stuffing, but […]
Researchers investigate effects of e-cigarettes on adolescent brains
Use of e-cigarettes is on the rise, leaving scientists wondering what effects they could have on the developing brains of young people. A team of researchers from the FIU Center of Children and Families (CCF) have been awarded a $2.1 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to investigate the effects of e-cigarettes, […]
Third Annual Donor Panel Provides Valuable Insight for University Advancement Team
At FIU, students aren’t the only ones learning. Just like the rest of FIU, University Advancement spends time studying, too. And while the University Advancement team uses a number of different methods to learn, it has discovered that one of the most beneficial ways is to speak directly with donors about their experience and hear […]
Two decades later, Chaplins continue to serve, support students
What happens when you put hospitality management students in a room with their benefactors? A candid, insightful conversation covering everything from advice on building a successful career from the ground up to how new innovations are changing the wine and spirits industry. Harvey and Wayne Chaplin, for whom the Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management is […]
Genovese Joblove & Battista commissions heroic soldier statue for Felsberg Veterans Plaza at FIU
Plaza will Serve as Gathering Place for Community to Pay Tribute to FIU Veterans FIU to Host Unveiling Ceremony on Veterans Day To honor the service men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice, Miami-based law firm Genovese Joblove & Battista (GJB) has teamed up with Florida International University to provide the lead gift for a sculpture of […]
FIU students help children develop an early love for reading
Brittanie Erne doesn’t want children to share her struggles with reading she had when she was younger. In middle and high school, Erne never wanted to read, let alone read aloud. She had difficulty with the FCAT examinations. “I thought reading was hard, I think I didn’t have the skills to decode, to understand vocabulary […]
Knight Foundation grant to support Puerto Rican students at FIU
The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation has awarded FIU a $350,000 grant to support Puerto Rican students affected by Hurricane Maria. The grant will fund living expenses, tuition, and other costs associated with relocation for students who have come to South Florida to continue their studies at FIU, while universities on the island […]