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Alumna is software engineer at Microsoft

Alumna Laura Castro '25 completed a standout academic journey at FIU and recently graduated with a job waiting for her in Microsoft.

September 17, 2025

The Latest

Science & Technology
New AI flood model gives water managers up-to-the-minute decision-making tool
It crunches real-time data to predict dangerous situations and could transform how those in charge of Florida’s vast canal system respond to threats of inundation.
September 17, 2025
Campus & Community
Big FIU weekend recap: (Double) Battle of the Pigskin
FIU won on and off the field as it hosted its first-ever community pig roast, honored legendary Panthers during half-time and then trounced rival FAU.
September 16, 2025
Science & Technology
Fishy labels caught by DNA
Diego Cardeñosa traveled to Los Angeles to help officers with the NOAA Fisheries Office of Law Enforcement master portable DNA testing technologies.
September 15, 2025
Campus & Community
Professor honored with Changemaking Education Award
Daniella Long earned the honor from the Returned Peace Corps Volunteers of South Florida.
September 15, 2025
Sports
Five legendary Panthers to be inducted into Hall of Fame
For only the second time in its history, the university will induct standouts from its athletic program into the FIU Hall of Fame.
September 12, 2025
Campus & Community
Largest tailgate in FIU history: Epic pork roast competition will precede annual Shula Bowl
It’s a true battle of the pigskin – and that’s even before FIU and FAU take to the field at Pitbull Stadium on Sept. 13.
September 12, 2025

Science & Technology
He drove 1,000 miles for seagrass, now he advocates for 10,000 miles of coastline
FIU alumnus Braxton Davis is leading coastline conservation and policy in North Carolina.
September 17, 2025
Campus & Community
Official cat lady: FIU alumna leads Broward Animal Care
FIU alumna Alyssa Dazza '15 leads Broward County Animal Care as assistant director.
September 12, 2025

Student Success

Campus & Community
New student computing org helps student prep for tech careers
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 11, 2025
Campus & Community
Brains and brawn: Recruited from Ukraine as a student-athlete, she graduates this week with a Ph.D. in computer science
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 4, 2025

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Research

Campus & Community
Faculty recognized for their contributions to science
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 18, 2025
Science & Technology
Building preschoolers' STEM skills is child's play
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 14, 2025

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Recent Accolades

Campus & Community
Florida International University’s Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management ranks among world’s best in QS World University Rankings
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.
March 14, 2025

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Community & Government Relations

Green School semester in D.C.: Competitive internship combined with alumni-led classes
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.
April 11, 2025

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