Thanksgiving: What does it mean to be grateful?

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Originally published on November 17, 2023 on news.fiu.edu. Written by Gisela Valencia   Thanksgiving Day usually brings with it an atmosphere of exuberance, sumptuous food and great company. But it’s also a time of quiet reflection — a time to celebrate by opening our eyes to the blessings we sometimes take for granted. There’s no […]

International Excellence: How the Pathway to Philanthropist Program can Change Lives

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Greek mythology teaches that Prometheus took fire from the gods to hand to civilization and that made possible the transformative innovations we have today. Though Rahul Mittal ’21 hasn’t taken fire from Mount Olympus, he is providing a gift to Panthers that will be life changing. Mittal’s connections to FIU run deep. He was a […]

First-generation college grads give their families a sneak peek at their caps and gowns

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Originally published on November 8, 2023 on news.fiu.edu. Written by Clara-Meretan Kiah   A truly special moment in the journey of a first-generation college student is when their family sees them dressed in graduation regalia for the first time. It signifies the culmination of both a student’s hard work as well as the sacrifice and […]

A living legend returns: Famed composer, school of music founder, 87, to debut new work on campus

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Frederick Kaufman has circled the globe during a storied six-decade-plus career as a composer, educator and musician. But this week, the former director of the FIU school of music has come “home,” back to a university that loves him as much for his engaging character and passionate, inspired leadership as the timeless, beautiful music he […]

Alumna Middle East expert authors book on Turkish president

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Originally published on October 23, 2023 on news.fiu.edu. Written by Patricia Cárdenas   Two-time alumna Gönül Tol has grown a reputation as an expert on Turkish and Middle East politics. A native of Turkey, she earned master’s and doctoral degrees in political science from the Steven J. Green School of International & Public Affairs in […]

Welcome Back: FIU’s first medical school graduates celebrate their 10-year reunion

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Originally published October 10, 2023 on news.fiu.edu. Written by Ileana Varela   In 2013, the Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine graduated its first class. Ten years later, many of the inaugural grads returned to FIU to reminisce about their collective leap of faith. Beginning in 2009, they entrusted their education to a new medical school […]

Student wins $10K to develop wearable tech

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Health and fitness buff Lara Garcia was left frustrated as she trained for her first half-marathon in Yosemite. “On top of spending months working on my physical endurance, I had to ensure my form was correct and my technique was on point to avoid any injuries,” says the computer engineering student, who is also a […]

Student serves as humanitarian aid volunteer in Ukraine while taking online classes

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Originally published on September 22, 2023 on news.fiu.edu Written by Patricia Cárdenas   Last spring, Tudor Parfitt, professor of Religious Studies at the Steven J. Green School of International & Public Affairs, met Nicholas Dore, an International Relations student in his senior year. Dore could not get to his first class on religion and society in the […]

Meet a new crop of superstars: young alumni who are crushing it

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Originally published on September 15, 2023 on news.fiu.edu.   After months of anticipation, the FIU Alumni 5 Under 35 recipients have been announced. The 5 Under 35 recipients exemplify FIU’s core values. “FIU is committed to engaging Panthers with their alma mater and recognizing them for their achievements and contributions in their professions and communities,” […]

FIU a top 20 national university in Washington Monthly rankings

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Originally published on August 28, 2023 on news.fiu.edu. FIU is among the top 20 universities in the nation in Washington Monthly’s annual College Guide and Rankings, which recognize universities for both research excellence and their efforts to ensure the success of students of all backgrounds. The rankings rate four-year institutions on their commitment to three goals: social mobility, public […]