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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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Despite frog-killing disease, researchers discover new frog species
Alessandro Catenazzi, an FIU biologist in the Institute of Environment, was a part of the collaborative team that identified and described a new frog species — A. moropukaqumir.
September 27, 2020
A little fire did a lot of good for microbes in FIU’s Nature Preserve
For FIU’s patch of pine rockland, its first-ever controlled burn did a world of good.
September 27, 2020
Brain scans may predict aggressive, antisocial behavior in teens
After FIU researchers assessed brain scans of children, they found that not all conduct problems look the same at the neural level.
September 27, 2020
FIU STEM Transformation Institute recognized for encouraging, supporting underrepresented students
FIU's STEM Transformation Institute is the 2020 recipient of the Inspiring Programs in STEM Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine
September 27, 2020
For survival, dolphins share fish and a little more
FIU Institute of Environment researchers have discovered some dolphin species have a lot more in common with people. They gather in groups. They have strong social interactions. They even share food.
September 27, 2020
A parent’s secret weapon for back-to-school: a Daily Report Card
Experts at FIU’s Center for Children and Families recommend parents add a Daily Report Card to their back-to-school checklist.
September 27, 2020