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 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.  […]