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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.

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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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There’s too much nitrogen and phosphorus in U.S. waterways
Even minor amounts of human activity can increase nutrient concentrations in fresh waters that can damage the environment, according to a new study.
April 4, 2020
Watching smart, avoiding news overload in the time of coronavirus
Continued media exposure to stressful events can have a significant impact on a child’s psychological well-being. Psychologist Jonathan Comer offers tips in the time of COVID-19.
April 4, 2020
Kids are schooling at home. What now?
Due to the ongoing threat of COVID-19, more than 421 million children worldwide are out of school. FIU's Center for Children and Families offers tips to navigate this period of social distancing.
April 4, 2020
Beloved Colombian hippos pose environmental dilemma
Pablo Escobar brought hippos to Colombia. But, more hippos could mean more problems.
April 4, 2020
The Everglades remember
The chemical signature left behind by hurricanes, fires, cold snaps and droughts can linger in the slow-moving water of the Florida Everglades for up to a decade, according to a study lead by FIU.
April 4, 2020
Mangroves on the run find a more northern home
Mangroves might just be the world’s first climate change refugees, according to a study by Florida International University.
April 4, 2020