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Alumnus John McKibbon makes $5M gift to FIU Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management

John and Letitia McKibbon's generosity will enhance alumni outreach, increase tech innovation and create student scholarships.

September 23, 2021

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Business & Entrepreneurship
Business professor and student take award at international competition focused on issues of diversity, equity and inclusion
The pair wrote a case study about the inclusive model paying dividends for a highly successful hotel chain in India.
September 24, 2021
Campus & Community
Midterms coming up? Here’s how to survive and thrive during exam week
Alina Dominguez, manager of Academic Advising Services in the College of Arts, Sciences & Education, shares top tips for exam week, study habits and handling stress.
September 23, 2021
Campus & Community
This FIU alumnus is working toward a more prosperous Black South Florida
FIU alumnus Gordon Eric Knowles '82, founding member of the South Florida Black Prosperity Alliance, discusses the State of Black South Florida.
September 23, 2021
Arts & Culture
The Wolfsonian–FIU and designer Bas van Beek bring Dutch dazzle to Miami Art Week
Rotterdam-based designer and artist Bas van Beek will create an immersive, jewel-box exhibition for The Wolfsonian–FIU in an expansive Miami Art Week takeover of the museum’s South Beach site.
September 23, 2021
Science & Technology
A love of nature paves the path for a beloved career
Embarking on backpacking expeditions through rivers, mountains and caves in his native Cuba taught Rafael Travieso how to enjoy, respect and get along with nature.
September 22, 2021
Science & Technology
Setting nets below the surface means fishermen catch almost 80 percent fewer dolphins, whales
Lowering gillnets into the water can lower the chances of tuna fishermen accidentally hauling in dolphins and whales, according to new research led by FIU and WWF Pakistan.
September 21, 2021

Medicine & Health Sciences
Targeting the sugar coating of cancer cells: FIU takes lead in cancer research
Wertheim College of Medicine researchers are working on the premise that a deeper understanding of the role of sugars in the development and progression of cancer will lead to better treatments, cures
September 22, 2021
Arts & Culture
FIU Theatre returns to the stage with Ray Bradbury's classic 'Fahrenheit 451'
Fahrenheit 451, the classic dystopian play by Ray Bradbury, is now playing at the Wertheim Performing Arts Center through Oct. 3.
September 24, 2021

Student Success

Campus & Community
3 skills critical for success in 21st century – and how to develop them through newly launched micro-credentials
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.
August 23, 2021
Campus & Community
True grit, real talent: Class of 2025 starts at full speed, hungry to succeed
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.
August 13, 2021

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Research

Science & Technology
Could a little tough love help corals adapt to climate change?
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.
September 17, 2021
Science & Technology
Researchers advance the use of nanoparticles to deliver HIV/AIDS drugs to the brain
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.
September 17, 2021

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FIU in the news

Politics, Law & Society
Who are the Hazara of Afghanistan? An expert on Islam explains
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.
September 13, 2021
Science & Technology
Why are planets round?
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.
September 7, 2021

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