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By Ayleen Barbel Fattal
This spring, 24 students received the first Professional Master of Arts in Global Governance (MAGG) degrees ever awarded at FIU. These graduates will now be joining other professionals in the fields of law, politics, security analysis, wildlife preservation and financial risk analysis. “I am thrilled with the performance of our inaugural [...]
By Alexandra Pecharich
Tina Vidal-Smith ’02, MIB ’04 Pacer Health Corporation, Vice President of Business Development Brick Mountain Billing, Vice President of Business Development ML Management, Co- founder and Manager, Mixed Martial Arts Bachelor’s in international business and marketing Master’s in international business Lifetime member FIU Alumni Association Q: As an undergraduate, you [...]
By Ayleen Barbel Fattal
FIU psychology students are providing one-on-one therapy to children who have or are at risk for developmental delays or disorders, including autism. The program is called Early Intensive Behavioral Intervention (EIBI). It’s an applied behavior analysis (ABA) program conducted at the FIU Center for Children and Families and designed to [...]
By Marlen Mursuli
Israeli mountain climber Nadav Ben-Yehuda, who gained international fame when he halted his climb of Mount Everest 300 yards from the summit to help a Turkish climber who was near death, has received the Florida International University Medallion of Courage. The Medallion of Courage honors individuals who pursue or defend [...]
By Contributing Writer
Nine members of the university community made FIU alternative Breaks history April 30, 2013, when they departed for South Africa to work with children and adults with HIV/AIDS. Theirs is the first aB group at FIU to travel to the African continent. FIU News will be following the team’s journey. May 2, [...]
By Evelyn Perez
FIU graduated their first Earth Science Education majors during the spring semester’s commencement ceremony for the School of Environment, Arts and Society in the College of Arts & Sciences. The Earth Sciences with Earth Science Education degree program was first implemented by the college’s Department of Earth and Environment in [...]
By Contributing Writer
Nine members of the university community made FIU alternative Breaks history April 30, 2013, when they departed for South Africa to work with children and adults with HIV/AIDS. Theirs is the first aB group at FIU to travel to the African continent. FIU News will be following the team’s journey. May 1, [...]
By Angeline Evans
While the U.S. Century Bank Arena was abuzz with commencement activities this week, FIU Stadium did not sit empty. On Monday, April 29, graduating student-athletes and their family and friends gathered in the Stadium Club to celebrate spring and summer graduates. Seventy-six student-athletes will be graduating in the two cycles. [...]
By Amy Ellis
In recognition of her commitment to community engagement and her efforts to create new and innovative partnerships for the university, FIU has appointed Irma Becerra-Fernandez its vice president of Engagement. Becerra-Fernandez, formerly vice provost of academic affairs and a distinguished professor in the College of Business Administration, has led the [...]
By Contributing Writer
April’s Open House at FIU gave admitted students and their families an opportunity to tour the Modesto A. Maidique Campus and have their academic, housing and campus life questions answered. President Mark B. Rosenberg and scores of staff welcomed thousands of admitted students who are excited to start their academic [...]
By Contributing Writer
Nine members of the university community made FIU alternative Breaks history April 30, 2013, when they departed for South Africa to work with children and adults with HIV/AIDS. Theirs is the first aB group at FIU to travel to the African continent. FIU News will be following the team’s journey, beginning with [...]
By Contributing Writer
The NCAA Division I Women’s Golf Committee has selected FIU’s golf team to play in the NCAA East Regional, to be hosted by Auburn University May 9-11. The 2013 Sun Belt Conference champions, FIU is seeded 18th among the 24 programs invited to play at the par-72, 6,259-yard, Auburn University [...]
By Contributing Writer
It was a great week for FIU football as five players joined the NFL. From Panther to Jaguar Maybe the movie-size cameras set up for the ESPN live shot in a room at the Sole on the Ocean Resort and Spa early Friday evening were the first clue that Johnathan [...]
By Contributing Writer
Christine M. Adolf ’07 spent nearly two years in Nigeria as a Cuso International volunteer, exploring how she can use her background in business to empower people living in poverty around the world. This is her blog. A year in Nigeria I still find it hard to believe that I’ve [...]
By Marlen Mursuli
Spring graduation at FIU will make history this year, as the first class of physicians walks across the commencement stage. In separate ceremonies the university’s youngest graduate, as well as 200,000th graduate will receive their degrees. “Commencement is always an exciting time of renewal and celebration, but this spring will [...]
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