All in the family: freshmen with Panther families share their journeys
Meet four freshmen who have grown up with FIU in their hearts — and in their family. Now, these freshmen are ready to enjoy FIU.
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The Latest
- Class of 2029: Livia Bolster, a rising star
Musical theatre major Livia Bolster has been on stage since she was seven years old. She is something of a "triple threat" — a dancer, singer and actress ready to shine at FIU productions and beyond.
- Class of 2029: Max Balsera, serving others through sports
Max Balsera led a service project to help kids in Latin America by uniting them around baseball. At FIU, he's pursuing a degree in public administration with the goal of becoming a police officer.
- Class of 2029: Leo Vought Jr., future chemist
Leo Vought is a National Merit Scholar who loves chemistry, education and Florida's nature. After completing his bachelor's, he plans to pursue a Ph.D. in radiochemistry at FIU.
- Class of 2029: Gabriela Trueba shares how a mission trip changed her life
Hospitality management major Gabriela Trueba starts her journey at FIU with an ardent desire to serve others. This passion was inspired by her work on two mission trips to the Dominican Republic.
- Enjoyed F1RST NIGHT? Then get ready for “Fifth Night” – football home opener on Friday
Pitbull Stadium will host the 7 p.m. season kickoff, an opportunity for Panthers to again gather on campus in celebration as they cheer on their team.
- From Miami to outer space: engineering freshmen talk about building the future
Ryan Perez and Brandon Daguer plan to break into space engineering and civil engineering, respectively, all with the goal of contributing to society with their talents.
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Highlighted Articles
- Class of 2029: Haley Herndon, volleyball player and sports communicator
Haley Herndon sets high standards for herself, whether on the volleyball court or in the classroom. She is balancing the rigors of athleticism with her studies in communication arts.
- Class of 2029: Georgina Bonsu, future physician and international health leader
Georgina Bonsu is bridging her interests in medicine, policy and law as she pursues a bachelor's in disaster management. She's made it her goal to use her talents to help people in need.
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Student Success
- U.S. Department of Education awards FIU $1.3 million TRIO Student Support Services grant
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.
- Alumnus launches career at Google
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
- Hammerheads prefer a shark-eat-shark diet
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.
- Connecting the dots: poor sleep, brain injury and epilepsy
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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