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 ranked among top universities in the world for impact by Times Higher Education
Originally published June 1, 2023 on news.fiu.edu. Written by JoAnn Adkins Based on the United Nations criteria for the Sustainable Development Goals, FIU ranked No. 2 in the world for impact on Life Below Water, No. 7 for impact on Clean Water and Sanitation and No. 12 for impact on Life on Land. FIU also ranked top 50 in […]
Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance awards FIU Professor Arvind Agarwal with 2023 World Class Faculty Award
College of Engineering and Computing Professor Arvind Agarwal is the winner of the World Class Faculty Award, a prestigious accolade given annually by the Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance. The honor serves as a recognition of Agarwal’s innovative research and impactful contributions to Broward County’s educational and economic landscapes. “Congratulations to Dr. Agarwal on being named the […]
Tradition, ritual and joy: FIU’s sixth president sworn in
Published May 18, 2023 on news.fiu.edu. Written by Alexandra Pecharich Hundreds of well-wishers gathered in the Ocean Bank Convocation Center on Thursday to witness history: the investiture of FIU’s sixth president. Dr. Kenneth A. Jessell formally took the reins in a show of pomp and splendor attended by dignitaries, students, faculty, staff and alumni. “Fanfare […]
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 […]
FIU breaks ground for the Trish and Dan Bell Chapel
Originally published on April 19, 2023 on news.fiu.edu. Written by Elizabeth Ferrer-Alonso Construction has begun for the Trish and Dan Bell Chapel, a nondenominational gathering place for worship, contemplation, spiritual strengthening, and mutual understanding on FIU’s main campus. The Bell Chapel will be located on the lake adjacent to the Ronald W. Reagan Presidential House. […]
FIU Law graduates earn highest passage rate on Florida bar exam
Originally published April 11, 2023 on news.fiu.edu Written by Elizabeth Ferrer-Alfonso FIU College of Law graduates strike again – earning the highest passage rate among all Florida law schools on the Florida bar exam administered in February. FIU Law surpassed the statewide average passage rate for accredited schools in Florida by 24 percentage points with a first-time passage […]
FIU Board of Trustees welcomes newest members: Alan Gonzalez and Francis Hondal
Originally published April 4, 2023 on news.fiu.edu. Written by Elizabeth Ferrer-Alfonso The FIU Board of Trustees has two new members subject to confirmation by the Florida Senate: Alan Gonzalez, appointed by Governor Ron DeSantis, and Francis Hondal, appointed by the Florida Board of Governors. “We are thrilled to welcome proud Panthers Alan and Francis to […]