From model bridges to making history: SGA President Francesca Casanova’s inspiring journey
She is the first female engineering major to lead FIU's student government.
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The Latest
- DNA reveals hidden threats to global shark populations
FIU-led study recommends major reforms to protect imperiled species.
- Green School celebrates the opening of a second building
The “West Wing” connects to the original facility and now unites all the departments and institutes of the Green School of International & Public Affairs under a single roof.
- Celebrating a legacy: Architecture students compete in 35th annual Walk on Water
Students tested their design skills as they walked across the lake in back of the MMC library in self-constructed "shoes."
- FIU named a Military Times “2024 Best for Vets” university ahead of Veterans Day
The university has earned five distinctions for excellence in veterans’ education this academic year
- Univision Foundation announces new scholarship aimed at helping FIU’s first-generation students cross the finish line
The award will ensure that financial difficulties do not inhibit a student’s potential to complete their studies and graduate on time.
- Want a better night’s sleep? Try ‘savoring’
Psychologist Dana McMakin studies the link between sleep and kids’ mental health. Her advice for young and old alike: recall a happy memory at bedtime to help the brain process memories and emotions.
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Highlighted Articles
- Don’t miss it: North Miami BrewFest puts the fun in fundraiser
Artisanal breweries and creative eateries will offer their best on Saturday, which promises perfect weather. Discounted tix are on sale now for the annual event run by Chaplin hospitality students.
- FIU leads collaborative diabetes study focused on underserved communities in Bangladesh
During Diabetes Awareness Month comes news of researchers’ work to implement World Health Organization guidelines to strengthen care in a country with one of the highest rates of diabetes.
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Student Success
- Top-of-the-line esports lounge opens at FIU in partnership with Alienware
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.
- And we're back! A student's guide to academic success and campus life at FIU
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.
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Research
- Veggies and voting: What your produce basket says about your ballot
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.
- Florida legislators present $168M in new funds to FIU
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.
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FIU in the news
- Trees’ own beneficial microbiome could lead to discovery of new treatments to fight citrus greening disease
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.
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Community & Government Relations
- National leaders, universities convene to discuss greater adoption of climate technology
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.
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