More in this issue

• Tiny songbird won’t be silenced

  On a quiet, 30-acre property near West Palm Beach, Fla., 19 Florida grasshopper sparrows are starting to sing.

• EVIL: A Matter of Intent

  The Jewish Museum of Florida-FIU has opened a traveling exhibit that addresses the many faces of inhumanity.

• FIU transforms collegiate math experience

  FIU has implemented new teaching methods resulting in double-digit pass rate increases across introductory math courses.

• Focus on innovation: Better chemical testing

  Research coming out of FIU combines advanced chemical coatings created in a campus lab with one of the most commonly available fabrics on earth.

• Family ties: Legacy program makes FIU part of your family’s shared history

  Alumnus Emilio Vazquez ’95 is not alone in his love for FIU. He and his wife, Cynthia Vazquez ’95, are both alumni of the university.

• Two decades later, Wolfsonian-FIU a singular reflection of modern history—and its founder

  Someone with a keen eye, an exhaustive knowledge of world history and the means to purchase pretty much whatever he deems a valuable artifact needs more than a closet to hold his treasures.

• FIU receives largest gift from an alumnus

  Chad Moss ’94 has made the largest donation from an alumnus in FIU history.

• Alumnus ignites social entrepreneurism

  Startup fever is in the air and growing in Miami.

• When a boy and the Dalai Lama met

  In 1999, FIU welcomed the Dalai Lama as all of South Florida buzzed with excitement over the spiritual leader’s first-ever visit to the region.

• Very Important Panther: Humberto “Burt” Cabañas ’76

  Very Important Panther: Humberto “Burt” Cabañas ’76

• 5 questions for the dean of students

  As dean of students, Cathy Akens sees it all: from students looking to change the world and lead the march to those struggling with the transition to university life.