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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

The Latest

What’s driving the huge blooms of brown seaweed piling up on Florida and Caribbean beaches?
Stephen P. Leatherman, FIU professor of coastal science wrote this piece, republished from The Conversation.
August 3, 2021
Global Forensic and Justice Center welcomes nation’s leading forensic librarian
As the FIU forensic research librarian, Jeff Teitelbaum will curate and maintain the first permanent forensic science public library in the United States.
August 3, 2021
When sharks need a power nap, they go surfing
Sharks surf to save energy according to new research led by FIU marine scientist Yannis Papastamatiou.
August 3, 2021
Warming lakes put biodiversity at risk
A warming climate is warming the world’s lakes — and it could spell trouble for tropical fish, animals and tiny organisms.
August 3, 2021
Hurricanes, wildfires, tornadoes, floods – whatever your local risk, here's how to be more weather-ready
Erik Salna, director of education and outreach at FIU's Extreme Events Institute wrote this piece, republished from The Conversation.
August 3, 2021
DNA test kit saves thousands of Earth’s most bizarre turtles
Using a DNA testing toolkit developed by FIU researchers, officials stopped an illegal shipment of Matamata turtles and returned them to the wild.
August 3, 2021