FIU in D.C.: Possible Pell grant increase, Rosenberg advocates for research grants

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In the same week that the House Appropriations committee signaled a potential increase to Pell grant awards, President Mark B. Rosenberg was in the capital to advocate for coastal research, STEM education, accelerated bridge construction — and to enjoy his annual lunch with summer interns. In the midst of the last Congressional workweek before summer […]

FIU is research-driven, solution-centered and forward-thinking

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] FIU students, faculty and alumni are making discoveries in the lab, the classroom, the local community, and around the globe – every day. Whether they use words or wind, nanoparticles or algorithms, they are moving forward and making a difference. We invite you to join us on the Next Horizon. FIU in Top Tier of […]

Heithaus on Shark Week: sharks and dolphins, it’s complicated

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Sharks and dolphins have shared the ocean for ages, but only recently, scientists have begun to understand the true nature of the relationship between these two masters of the sea. It’s dangerous for dolphins, but sometimes the tables are turned. Airing during Shark Week 2016, Sharks vs. Dolphins: Face Off uncovers the mysteries of the […]

FIU receives $25 million in state funds for improving graduation rate, helping students secure jobs

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FIU’s efforts to improve graduation rates and prepare students for high-paying 21st century careers will translate into $25 million in performance funds for the 2016-2017 year. The amount is FIU’s latest award for excellence or improvement on the metrics put forward in 2014 by the Board of Governors, which oversees the State University System of […]

College of Medicine earns international honor for social responsibility

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The Association for Medical Education in Europe (AMEE) has recognized the FIU Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine’s unique approach to medical education, which focuses on social accountability and the social determinants of health, by selecting it as one of its ASPIRE-to-Excellence Award in Social Responsibility recipients. “Social responsibility is at the heart of our mission […]

StartUP FIU launches with 3 incubators and entrepreneurship accelerator program

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WANTED: Entrepreneurs looking to solve problems, generate prosperity and create jobs. StartUP FIU, an initiative aimed at supporting innovation among students, faculty, alumni and community members, encompasses three new incubators and an accelerator program that is accepting applications for the first cohort starting in September. Additionally, the initiative will leverage FIU’s many existing entrepreneurship resources […]

Psychologist turns to horses as therapy for kids in foster care

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Horses could help foster care youth overcome challenges thanks to a new FIU program. Researchers at FIU-BRIDGE and the Family Therapy Program at Nova Southeastern University (NSU) have partnered with Stable Place, a non-profit organization, to provide Equine Facilitated Psychotherapy as an additional form of treatment for children in the SOS Children’s Villages-Florida. The non-profit […]

President Rosenberg blogs from China: Graduation day

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This is President Rosenberg’s seventh annual blog chronicling the TUC-FIU partnership, the annual China Commencement and our students in the China program. This is his second blog post of this trip. Click here to read his first blog post. Graduation Day: Hopeful Constants May 15, 2016 Today is graduation day in Tianjin for 160 or […]

Patient receives NeighborhoodHELP Community Teaching Award

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On Saturday, May 7, the Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine gave out 108 medical degrees and a medal to a patient who, despite having no medical training, is helping to teach medicine. Manolina Sosa is a Green Family Foundation NeighborhoodHELP pioneer. Hers was one of the first households recruited for the program that’s at the […]