As part of First Lady Michelle Obama’s Joining Forces initiative, announced this week, FIU’s Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine has joined medical schools around the nation in pledging commitment to creating a new generation of doctors, medical schools, and research facilities that will make sure America’s heroes receive medical care worthy [...]
FIU joins First Lady Michelle Obama’s initiative to help take care of veterans and families
01/11/2012 By
FIU hosts 21st Annual Breakfast to honor the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr.
01/10/2012 By
Florida International University’s Office of Multicultural Programs and Services will honor the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. with a two-week long celebration inspired by King’s life and work. The MLK Commemorative Celebration between Jan. 11 and Jan. 25 is one of the most anticipated annual FIU events [...]
Panthers fall to Marshall at Beef ‘O’ Brady’s Bowl
12/21/2011 By
A blocked punt by Marshall in the fourth quarter set up what proved to be the game-winning field goal as the FIU Panthers fell, 20-10, Tuesday night in the 2011 Beef ’O’ Brady’s Bowl in St. Petersburg. “We won eight games this year. [FIU head] coach [Mario] Cristobal has done [...]
FIU to name weight room for healthcare provider
12/16/2011 By
FIU’s Athletics weight room will be named for Doctors Hospital Center for Orthopedics & Sports Medicine. Doctors Hospital, part of Baptist Health South Florida, is the official sports medicine provider of FIU Athletics. “This is the latest in a deepening relationship between Baptist Health and FIU,” said FIU Executive Director [...]
Former FIU Board of Trustee Leader named Chairman Emeritus
12/13/2011 By
The Florida International University Board of Trustees (BOT) named Albert E. Dotson, Sr. chairman emeritus in honor of his years of leadership and service to the university. Dotson’s service to FIU spans three decades, most recently as chairman of the Board of Trustees from 2009 to 2011. In approving Dotson’s [...]
Twenty-first Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Celebration
12/08/2011 By
FIU’s Office of Multicultural Programs and Services will be commemorating the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. with a two week-long celebration inspired by King’s life and work. The MLK Commemorative Celebration is one of the most anticipated annual university events on campus. Below is a list of events for this [...]
FIU Danzon/Charanga Ensemble conducted by Nestor Torres to perform and raise funds for scholarships
12/02/2011 By
WHAT: Latin Grammy Award Winner Nestor Torres will host “Havana Forever: A Cuban Music Love Affair,” as he conducts the FIU Danzon/Charanga Ensemble performing a selection of timeless music from Cuba, as well as Havana inspired original compositions. Throughout the program, Torres will share personal stories about his discovery of music. The concert will [...]
Needy children to get bikes and computers at 19th Annual Holiday Celebration for Children
12/02/2011 By
WHAT: More than 100 underprivileged Miami-Dade County children will have their holiday wishes come true at Florida International University’s 19th Annual Holiday Celebration for Children. Third, fourth and fifth grade students from 14 Miami-Dade County public schools have been invited to this holiday luncheon where they’ll meet Santa and visit [...]
NASA fellowships in hand, students focus on hurricane research
12/02/2011 By
“I always wanted to be a meteorologist,” says Joseph Zagrodnik. A master’s student in FIU’s Department of Earth & Environment, the only thing the Wisconsin native was unsure of was which specialty within the field he would study. That decision, he says, became an easy one when he traveled to [...]
Deals done, networks forged at FIU’s 2011 Americas Venture Capital Conference
11/23/2011 By
Top ventures win $50,000 in awards With rising global interest in Latin American ventures, FIU’s 2011 Americas Venture Capital Conference brought together entrepreneurs, investors and service providers in Miami for two days of deal-making, networking and education. Speakers from the top echelons of Latin American entrepreneurship, venture investing, international finance [...]
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