FIU Alumni Launches Inaugural PantHER Series Webinar

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The Greek philosopher Heraclitus argued that “character is destiny.” If that is true, defining one’s character and destiny is a daunting task for students and young alumni, especially as they enter the professional world. However, through role models and stories of resilience, students and alumni become inspired and empowered, helping develop their character that will […]

Is your body telling you it needs a break from your workout routine? Here’s how to do it intentionally.

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Originally published on March 29, 2023 at news.fiu.edu. Having a structured and consistent workout routine makes all the difference in your results. But even when you are seeing results, it is important to listen to your body—and your body may be telling you it’s time for a break from your routine. Here’s how to identify if […]

Students, staff, community join forces to raise more than $100,000 for prevention and awareness of cancer, suicide

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Originally published March 27, 2023 on news.fiu.edu. Written by Clara-Meretan Kiah In back-to-back events in March, Panthers came together to raise more than $100,000 to support awareness, research, education and prevention efforts for two of the leading causes of death in the United States: cancer and suicide.   Relay for Life The weekend kicked off with […]

Engineering Undergrads Conduct Research in Japan

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Originally published March 10, 2023 on news.fiu.edu. Written by Adrienne Sayer   As a biomedical engineering major at Florida International University, Rebekah Arias understands the value of working in multicultural groups. And after spending six weeks last summer at Kochi University of Technology in Japan, she returned with a sense of excitement about the advantages of […]

2023 Salute to Women in FIU History

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Written by Alexandra Pecharich Originally Published on March 1, 2023 on news.fiu.edu. It’s Women’s History Month, and FIU has plenty of remarkable women to credit for its success. The individuals featured here join an impressive list of trailblazers who embraced great challenges, led by example and established legacies that still impact us today. Longtime mathematics professor Domitila “Tillie” Fox as […]

Alumnus’ Organization Nominated for Nobel Peace Prize

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Written by Alexandra Pecharich Originally published on February 22, 2023 at news.fiu.edu. An FIU alumnus-led organization that successfully worked to restore voting rights to ex-felons in Florida has been nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize.  “The Nobel Peace Prize is the highest recognition that any individual organization could receive in the world,” said Desmond Meade […]

Biology Alumnus on Mission to Stop Malaria

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Written by JoAnn Adkins Originally published on February 13, 2023, on news.fiu.edu. As a child in Nigeria, the rainy season stands out in Joshua Raji’s memory. The rainy season is mosquito season. With mosquitoes, malaria usually followed. Raji is very familiar with the brutal life and death cycle — watching people get sick, and some […]

Alumnus, Brewery Owner at Helm of new FIU Beverage

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Written by Gisela Valencia Originally published February 7th, 2023, on news.fiu.edu. “Good beer brings good people together.” It’s somewhat of a mantra for Alan Espino ’07 — one that has guided him for years. Now, he’s hoping to unite Panthers around a new FIU-themed beverage, which will be unveiled later this month. Espino is the […]

Alumnus Works on the Future of Video Gaming

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Written by Irene Ferradaz Originally published December 12, 2022, on news.fiu.edu.   Jose Maldonado is living a life most gamers can only dream of, working for tech giant Microsoft on the future of video gaming with the xCloud Team. “My days consist of tinkering with the latest gaming technology to enhance the experience for our […]

Former FIU Football Star Johnathan “Cyp” Cyprien ’12 now making “big plays” off the field

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In both his personal and professional life, Johnathan “Cyp” Cyprien ’12, who played for the FIU football team and then in the NFL for eight years, is committed to others’ success. He believes it’s all about “making investments that help people to be their best,” be it family and friends, community, his real estate business, […]