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Preeminent Programs

Select university programs have been designated “preeminent.” The status is recognition of high-caliber, collaborative work that generates unique learning opportunities, pioneering research and meaningful engagement with the external community while expanding the university’s financial base, advancing its strategic plan and enhancing its reputation at the national and international levels.

Read more for emerging preeminent programs.

Alumni reception breaks attendance record, raises awareness for Next Horizon campaign
A record number of alumni and friends of FIU came out to the Alumni Association Annual Cocktail Reception this year to celebrate their alma mater.
May 24, 2019
Research rules out mental flexibility, attention as advantages for some bilingual children
Bilingual children are on equal footing with monolingual children when it comes to regulating their behavior, planning and problem-...
May 20, 2019

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Tropical mountain rivers are where the magic happens
Large tropical mountain river systems aren’t getting the respect they deserve – at least not when it comes to research and conservation.
September 15, 2019
Behavioral intervention reduces need to medicate kids with ADHD
Most children with ADHD who receive behavioral intervention do not need medication, according to a new study by FIU researchers.
September 15, 2019
Add this to your back-to-school list: 5 tips to manage screen time
Psychologist Justin Parent offers 5 tips parents can use to manage their child's screen time before school starts.
September 15, 2019
How well teens respond to psychological interventions may depend on their parents' mental health
New study reveals a parent’s level of psychological distress may influence how well adolescents in the juvenile justice system respond to certain mental health interventions.
September 15, 2019
Participants are needed to evaluate substance-use prevention program for teens with ADHD
Researchers at FIU’s Center for Children and Families are actively recruiting participants for one of the first substance-use prevention programs in the U.S. designed for adolescents with ADHD.
September 15, 2019
A legacy not yet written: FIU researchers believe sea level rise is a problem that can be solved
Tiffany Troxler takes a right turn from Miami Beach’s Purdy Avenue onto 20th Street and spots her destination, a perfect example of the consequences of sea level rise.
September 15, 2019