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Knight Foundation, FIU to accelerate growth of Miami’s tech ecosystem, name School of Computing and Information Sciences

The Knight Foundation has made a $10 million gift to FIU’s School of Computing and Information Sciences to develop technical talent.

February 24, 2021

The Latest

Campus & Community
Faculty and staff giving reaches $30 million over 10 years
FIU leads the State University System in employee contributions, a fact celebrated in the recent Ignite Campaign “A Decade of Giving” virtual celebration that marked the 2021 kickoff.
February 26, 2021
Campus & Community
February 2021 in photos: Events on campus, a great gift and sports starting up
Activity on campus kicked up a notch. Photos by FIU photographer Margi Rentis and Lucy Logan.
February 26, 2021
Politics, Law & Society
Fellowship valued up to $96K will support alumna's quest to work in international development
Recent international relations and Honors College grad Pierina Anton Lopez becomes first FIU recipient of the Payne Fellowship.
February 26, 2021
Arts & Culture
Alumna teaches students the history that's not in the books
FIU alumna and teacher aims to change a system that covers the Black history narrative of slavery and the civil rights movement without making important connections to the present day.
February 25, 2021
Business & Entrepreneurship
New FIU book shows how America’s best entrepreneurs financed business launches without venture capital
First title published by the new FIU Business press encourages startup founders to build their skill sets and move forward even without venture capital.
February 25, 2021
Science & Technology
When devastation strikes the oceans, sharks can hold the key to recovery
A world without sharks is a world less resilient to extreme climate events, FIU scientists say.
February 25, 2021

Business & Entrepreneurship
Truist Foundation awards FIU’s College of Business $1.7 million to expand financial literacy program
The Truist Foundation awarded FIU Business a $1.7 million grant to expand the reach of a high school financial literacy program to school systems across the U.S.
February 23, 2021
Arts & Culture
Opera about civil rights activist Fannie Lou Hamer takes center stage
The one-act drama is a partnership between the School of Music and Santa Fe Opera.
February 23, 2021

Student Success

Science & Technology
Florida Heart Research Foundation supports biomedical engineering students’ research, establishes new grant
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.
February 18, 2021
Arts & Culture
Theatre students recognized for excellence at regional Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival
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.
February 17, 2021

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Research

Science & Technology
Researchers study impact of COVID-19 pandemic on vaping, e-cigarette use among Hispanic teens
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.
February 18, 2021
Science & Technology
Florida Heart Research Foundation supports biomedical engineering students’ research, establishes new grant
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.
February 18, 2021

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Alumni

Campus & Community
Student Food Pantry at BBC upgrades to new space thanks to generous donation amid pandemic
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.
February 11, 2021
Arts & Culture
2022 Teacher of the Year is more than just a teacher – she’s a warrior
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.
February 8, 2021

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