Anika Chowdhury | Contributing Writer
Florida International University recently celebrated a major achievement on campus, honoring its recognition as one of the Top 50 public universities in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.
The university also entered the Top 100 national university rankings, indicating its rise as an educational and research excellence.
The ‘Unstoppable’ event, held outside Green Library, commemorated FIU’s accomplishment.
“We are FIU, and we are forward-thinking, innovative, and unstoppable,” said FIU President Kenneth Jessell.
He noted that the recognition came a full year ahead of the university’s original goal of making the top 50 by 2025. “We don’t wait for things to happen; we make things happen,” said he said.
Earlier this year, the Florida Board of Governors recognized FIU as a Preeminent research university, which awarded FIU over 25 million dollars.
According to Board of Trustees Chair Roger Tover, Miami’s reputation as a center for innovation and education has been strengthened by this honor.
“This city, the 305, now has two top 100 universities,” said Tovar. “We are giving our students an affordable education that will elevate them, and in turn, elevate our community”.
The crowd erupted in loud cheers during Tovar and Jessell’s speeches.
“We totally deserve this. It’s a reflection of all the hard work and dedication from everyone at FIU,” said Lindsey Maxwell, a faculty member who joined FIU as a graduate student in 2009.
Kenia M. Perez, a staff member, echoed a similar sentiment. “It’s exciting. It shows what FIU is capable of, and how far we’ve come as a university”, she said.
Students expressed their excitement about the university’s growth as well. “The leap in FIU’s national ranking from 114 to 98 is impressive”, said Nafiul Khalid.
President Jessell stressed that although this accomplishment is monumental, FIU’s journey is far from over. “We accomplished all of this a year ahead of schedule, but we still have a long way to go”, he said.
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