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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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Sharks get by with a little help from their friends
FIU marine scientist Yannis Papastamatiou discovered gray reef sharks in the Pacific are forming social networks, with some bonds lasting years.
August 14, 2020
Landmark study of adolescent brain development renewed for 7 years
FIU will continue as a research site for the largest long-term study of brain development and child health in the U.S. for another seven years.
August 14, 2020
A bottle of sea water reveals seasonal presence of sharks
New research reveals it's possible to detect sharks moving into an area without actually seeing any of them.
August 14, 2020
What’s under that stone? Oh, just a never-before-seen species of frog
FIU's Alessandro Catenazzi identifies never-before-documented frog species in the Peruvian highlands.
August 14, 2020
Everglades scholar wants to help restoration managers prioritize mangrove areas
FIU Ph.D. student Selena Chavez is working to fill important data gaps in what is known about these important trees and how they respond to hurricanes.
August 14, 2020
Are non-native fish hurting or helping different ecosystems across the Everglades?
FIU ForEverglades Scholarship recipient Peter Flood is researching the impact of non-native fish in the Everglades.
August 14, 2020