New program from FIU’s Center for Leadership helps corporate executives soar to success

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The High Potential Leader program delivers concrete ideas that program participants can start using right away. Multi-day program includes one-on-one executive coaching and help preparing an action plan for returning to the workplace. There’s no place quite like the director’s level. The CEO of a company may fly high at 15,000 [...]

What will FIU look like in 2020?

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“Last night I had a dream,” said President Mark B. Rosenberg when he first introduced “FIU in 2020,” a video glimpse into what FIU could look like in the year 2020. Based on comments on YouTube, there are a few doubters. But there are also many who’ve witnessed the incredible speed [...]

Maidique heading to Harvard Business School as visiting professor

MIAMI – Florida International University President Emeritus Modesto A. Maidique has been invited to be a visiting professor at the Harvard Business School (HBS) this fall.  Working with colleagues participating in the Harvard Leadership Initiative and leadership experts throughout Harvard University, Professor Maidique will continue and extend his research on [...]

FIYou: Dr. Kinzy Jones

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Name: W. Kinzy Jones Hometown: Islamorada, Fla. Job Title/Department: Professor and Director, Advanced Materials Engineering Research Institute (AMERI), Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, College of Engineering and Computing Campus: Modesto A. Maidique Campus In a nutshell: As professor of materials engineering I specialize in microelectronics. I am a mentor [...]

A Worlds Ahead greeting for GC visitors

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The Graham Center at Modesto A. Maidique Campus now welcomes visitors in a Worlds Ahead fashion. On March 4, the map of the world previously over the benches was moved over the entrance doors of GC. To highlight the university’s commitment to educating globally engaged students, FIU’s new initiative Global [...]

2010 Relay for Life, March 5-6, dedicated to late faculty member Jeffrey Knapp

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The 2010 Relay for Life March 5-6 at MMC promises to be a celebration of hope and life. The event will be dedicated to the late Jeffrey Knapp, a longtime faculty member and supporter of the event who passed away last month. By Martin Haro For the last year six [...]

The Paths of Public Health Awards seek nominations

MEDIA ADVISORY WHAT: The Paths of Public Health Awards was established to recognize individuals and organizations in public health, including social work and dietetics, for their contributions and commitment to promoting and protecting the health of the South Florida community.  The awards also serve to raise the community’s awareness and [...]

FIU helps limited-income students and families secure financial aid for college

MIAMI – This weekend Florida International University will host College Goal Sunday, an event designed to help families and college-bound students fill out the necessary paperwork that will help them pay for school. At College Goal Sunday, students will receive free expert advice and help in completing the Free Application [...]

Pic of the Week Dec. 5-12

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And this week’s winner is… Eduardo Merille, director of FIU’s marketing and new media. Merille took the winning photo while out to lunch with colleagues at the Fresh Food Company, known to most Panthers as the cafeteria at Modesto A. Maidique Campus. His inspiration: In medieval Europe, vendors were permitted [...]

FIU hosts 19th annual breakfast to commemorate Martin Luther King Jr.’s life and legacy

MIAMI – Florida International University’s Office of Multicultural Programs and Services will be commemorating the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. with a weeklong celebration inspired by King’s life and work. This year’s theme is “Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of the Dream.” The MLK Commemorative Celebration is one of [...]