FIU among 21 universities recognized for success in advancing science and fostering professional success
FIU earns dual recognition in 2025 Carnegie Classifications for top-tier research and advancing student success and career outcomes.
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The Latest
- Panther power couple give back, help future leaders get a head start
Alumni Rakesh and Mei Sarna came to FIU to feed their love of global affairs education. The hospitality leaders are now supporting students in their own journeys to success.
- FIU’s Edge Lab is fueling student innovation
The student-run makerspace hosted by the Honors College is empowering students across the university to bring their creative ideas to life.
- New York's Coopers Beach named America's best beach as 3 others stricken from top 10
New York’s Coopers Beach named America’s best as environmental concerns knock three U.S. beaches off Dr. Beach’s annual top 10 list.
- Nature's blueprint defines species makeup for sharks, rays
A new study led by shark ecologist and FIU alumna Naomi F. Farabaugh found the type of species and number of sharks and rays differed between islands. The reason? Natural factors.
- Nicklaus Children’s and Florida International University seal the deal with new partnership
The two organizations will expand residencies and fellowships to grow the physician pool and attract experts leading research to treat childhood illnesses.
- Celebrating impact: FIU recognizes faculty who are changing the world
During its inaugural "Celebrating Impact: Faculty Excellence" event, FIU honored more than 100 researchers and creative scholars for their outstanding contributions to scholarship and impact.
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Highlighted Articles
- Professor named social work educator of the year
Associate Professor Nicole Fava was recognized for her research expertise and dedication to student success. She was named Miami-Dade's National Association of Social Work’s Educator of the Year.
- How AI might become the future of hurricane flood forecasting
Coastal engineering expert Navid Tahvildari is studying how AI can be used to predict floods.
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Student Success
- Exceptional students recognized for leadership, scholarship and spirit
Cyber threats have no borders. One hacker in one place can damage an entire company – along with its employees and clients – all over the world.
- Expanded partnership with CodePath to enrich computer science students’ training in AI, career readiness
Cyber threats have no borders. One hacker in one place can damage an entire company – along with its employees and clients – all over the world.
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Research
- Not in the mood: Mercury messes with songbirds’ mating game
Cyber threats have no borders. One hacker in one place can damage an entire company – along with its employees and clients – all over the world.
- What is a downburst? These winds can be as destructive as tornadoes − we recreate them to test building designs
Cyber threats have no borders. One hacker in one place can damage an entire company – along with its employees and clients – all over the world.
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Recent Accolades
- Florida International University’s Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management ranks among world’s best in QS World University Rankings
Cyber threats have no borders. One hacker in one place can damage an entire company – along with its employees and clients – all over the world.
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Community & Government Relations
- Green School semester in D.C.: Competitive internship combined with alumni-led classes
Cyber threats have no borders. One hacker in one place can damage an entire company – along with its employees and clients – all over the world.
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