Based on the United Nations criteria for the Sustainable Development Goals, FIU ranked No. 2 in the world for impact on Life Below Water.
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- Humans are greater threat to sharks, not the other way around
As we start to anticipate this year's Shark Week in July — and as we head out to the beach this summer — it's the perfect time to refresh our knowledge of sharks.
- Meghji Family Trust $1M gift establishes professorship of Shi’a Islam Studies
The Meghji Family Trust has made a gift of $1 million to FIU’s Mohsin & Fauzia Jaffer Center for Muslim World Studies at the Steven J. Green School of International & Public Affairs.
- Mom of 9 crushes coursework, throws herself into StartUP challenge
Camille Plummer does it all, thanks to family support and a drive to excel.
- FIU experts are available to discuss the 2023 hurricane season
FIU experts on various topics surrounding hurricanes and their aftermath are available for media interviews.
- Conservation crime scientist uncovers secrets of trade threatening world’s most endangered species
FIU study finds removing just five ports from the illegal wildlife trade network would disrupt it by more than 66%.
- Meet FIU’s first Bouchet Society inductees
The prestigious organization tapped three Ph.D. students in recognition of their academic excellence and demonstrated leadership.
Highlighted Articles
- Alligators are the engineers of the wetlands
Alligators radically change the ecosystem around them to make the best of seasonal alterations in water levels — and that’s a good thing for wetlands.
- FIU conservation scientists give trafficked, endangered parrots fighting chance
Two dozen rare Amazon parrot chicks left orphaned and homeless by wildlife smuggling operation are receiving round-the-clock care from FIU conservation zoologists.
Student Success
- Meet FIU’s first Bouchet Society inductees
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.
- Graduating seniors share their experience growing up with a parent in the Marines
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.
Research
- Conservation crime scientist uncovers secrets of trade threatening world’s most endangered species
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.
- Social isolation and past trauma: Researchers surprised by teens' different responses
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.
FIU in the news
- The Great Atlantic Sargassum Belt is carrying a massive bloom of brown seaweed toward Florida and the Caribbean
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.
Community & Government Relations
- FIU designated a voter-friendly campus for facilitating students’ civic engagement
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.