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.
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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.
- 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.
- F1RST NIGHT rouses Panther Nation
The annual ceremony and celebration brought together students, families, alumni and staff in a kickoff to a promising new school year. See the pics!
- Class of 2029: Amanda Chua, future video game designer and software engineer
Amanda Chua is a National Merit Scholar who scored in the 99th percentile on the SAT. A renaissance woman, she's using her love of art, music and computer science to pursue video game design.
- Class of 2029: Maanas Daswani, history explorer
In high school, Maanas Daswani received a proclamation singed by the mayor. At FIU, he's pursuing his passion for history and planning to become an educator inspiring the next generations of students.
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Highlighted Articles
- 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.
- 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.
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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
- 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.
- Is sound the future of heart disease detection?
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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