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The decades-long partnership has turned Florida into a powerhouse of career-ready talent to meet the needs of industry.
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The Latest
- Several FIU programs rank in the top 50 in QS World University Rankings by Subject
Several FIU programs rank in the top 50 in QS World University Rankings by Subject
- A storyteller’s legacy: empower the next generation of literary voices
Alumnus makes largest gift in history of Creative Writing Program in support of fellowships for the up-and-coming.
- Bling out your vehicle with the latest FIU specialty license plate
Show your pride while styling up your ride.
- FIU earns top grade from Anti-Defamation League for its support of Jewish students
The recognition reflects a wider concern for the safety and well-being of all students on campus, says the leader of the university’s chapter of Hillel.
- Electric vehicles could travel farther on a single charge thanks to new discovery
FIU researchers discovered a way to lengthen the lifespan of lithium-sulfur batteries.
- In the jungle, students learn how to make tourism sustainable
Hospitality majors observed how tour guides in the Brazilian Amazon ensured the continued viability of their businesses by adhering to practices that avoid harming nature and support local artisans.
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Highlighted Articles
- Alumnus shares how to succeed in hospitality
Matt Kuscher '00 is a top restaurateur who has turned his passion for creating Miami-style eateries into a successful business.
- Beyond numbers: Patent production makes clear depth, breadth of university research strength
For the eighth consecutive year, FIU lands on the Top 100 Worldwide List of universities for the number of utility patents, as announced today by the National Academy of Inventors.
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Student Success
- Your Career Fair checklist: Spend time this weekend preparing to make an impression on Feb. 3
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.
- Delivering results: Behind FIU's unique strategy to lead impact in D.C.
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
- She failed to break Apple security, now she works there
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.
- CasaCuba a step closer to realizing its signature campus building
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
- From the Florida swamps to the halls of Washington, D.C.: FIU convenes Everglades restoration scientists and environmental policymakers
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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