Wall of Wind challenge is launching pad for high school students, hub for alumni

Originally published June 8, 2023 on news.fiu.edu. Written by Eric Salna A fear of many during a hurricane: Wind damaging your home’s roof. Thanks to an FIU program, local high school students got a taste of the work engineers do to ensure safety and create rooftops that will resist hurricane-force winds. Recently, the university hosted its Wall […]

FIU Law leaps in U.S. News rankings

Published May 11, 2023 on news.fiu.edu. Written by Madeline Baro FIU Law climbed 38 spots to rank No. 60 among the nation’s law schools (No. 32 among public schools), according to U.S. News and World Report rankings released today. This puts FIU among the top three law schools in the state alongside the University of Florida […]

Wertheim School of Music and Playing For Change Foundation announce partnership, create pipeline to higher education

Originally published on May 5, 2023 on news.fiu.edu. Written by Michelle Vires FlU’s Wertheim School of Music & Performing Arts entered into a partnership with Playing For Change Foundation (PFCF), forming a coalition with Colombian Superstar Maluma’s El Arte de los Sueños foundation and Young Musicians Unite to create a pipeline to higher education for […]

Environmental forum brings together diverse viewpoints, experts on environmental policy

Originally published on May 2, 2023 at news.fiu.edu. Written by Lisa Kleinman “If you’re serious about climate but you’re also serious about democracy, you’re going to have to figure out how to make them work together.” New York Times columnist Bret Stephens made that remark during a conversation following his lecture at the annual FIU […]

College of Medicine celebrates success on Match Day

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

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 […]

U.S. News & World Report ranks FIU’s online programs among the Top 50

Originally published January 24, 2023, on news.fiu.edu. FIU landed at No. 49 for best overall online bachelor’s program among public universities in U.S. News & World Report’s 2023 rankings released today. Eight bachelor’s and master’s programs were in the Top 50. In the category of Best Online Program for Veterans, FIU ranked No. 31 among all public […]

Lee Caplin makes $10 million naming gift to Journalism & Media at FIU

FIU CARTA students
– By Heather Radi-Bermudez Florida International University and its Department of Journalism + Media, within the College of Communication, Architecture + The Arts (CARTA), today announced a $10 million naming gift from philanthropists Mr. and Mrs. Lee Caplin establishing the Lee Caplin School of Journalism & Media. The gift, one of the largest donations to a […]

Café Bustelo & Pilon announce $1.25 million gift to FIU Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management and FIU CasaCuba

Café Bustelo, FIU CasaCuba, FIU Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management and FIU Foundation executives and students from the FIU student club The Coffee Guild share a cafecito in celebration of $1.25 million dollar gift.
By Ivonne Yee-Amor Café Bustelo & Pilon, coffee brands in The J.M. Smucker Co. portfolio, have announced a $1.25 million gift to Florida International University benefiting student scholarships, the Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management and the construction of FIU CasaCuba. The gift marks a deepening of the relationship between FIU and the brands. Café […]