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A national survey offers a closer look at FIU undergraduates and their experiences at the university. FIU Magazine examines the data in its latest cover story. By Deborah O’Neil MA ’09 Sophomore Donna Duggins scans her planner for an opening as she settles in for a one-hour commute to Biscayne [...]
Founding faculty member Judy Blucker helped build FIU and its women’s athletics programs. Now, she’s leaving a gift for future generations of female athletes. By Bryan Gilmer for FIU Magazine Though Florida International University launched in 1972 – the same year Congress enacted Title IX requiring equal opportunities for college [...]
Race, immigration, LGBT issues, the Libyan conflict and more will be explored during a week of special events Diversity Week has traditionally been a show and tell of world cuisine, fashion and music. At FIU, Diversity Week 2011, “FIU: Where Worlds Unite,” will be much more – an exploration of [...]
‘Voices of the public are invaluable to the certification process.’ A six-month study of FIU’s athletics program is nearing completion, and the self-study subcommittees are ready to release and seek public input on their findings. The self-study, undertaken by several teams of FIU faculty, staff, students and community leaders, is [...]
University Health Services (UHS) continues to offer free tobacco-cessation services and tobacco dependence services to all FIU students, faculty and staff who want to kick the habit or learn to manage their tobacco habit in preparation of the university going tobacco-free beginning Jan. 1, 2011. One-on-one consultations and group sessions [...]
Members of the FIU administration were on hand for the unveiling of the remodeled bookstore and café on Aug. 11. And when the rain stopped, it was time to celebrate. FIU President Mark B. Rosenberg, FIU CFO Kenneth Jessell, Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine Dean Dr. John Rock and Dr. [...]
MIAMI – Florida International University soon will have its rhythm back. The FIU Marching Band is coming back in the fall – with a new look. “We never stopped talking about ways to bring it back,” said FIU President Mark B. Rosenberg. “Everyone loves a marching band and we are [...]
