Cancer treatments and 3D-printing bones: FIU’s accomplishments in STEM
River Jean-Noel | Contributing Writer FIU faculty and students have been making headlines for strides in STEM research. Here are their most recent achievements. In…
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2023 Relay For Life raises $40,000 for the American Cancer Society
Emily Martinez | Contributing Writer FIU hosted Relay for Life to honor people impacted by cancer on March 10 at the Modesto Maidique Campus, with…
FIU Mammovan Empowers Women within Low Income Communities
Arianna Otero / Contributing Writer Seven years ago the Linda Fenner 3D Mobile Mammography Center was created by Florida International University as a part of…
FIU Business Class Grants Child’s Make-A-Wish Dream
Yansall Rasquides / Staff Writer Lorenzo, a local seven-year-old battling cancer, was granted his greatest wish by an FIU business class this Summer. Every semester…
FIU Relay For Life Raises Thousands In First Fundraising Event Amidst the Pandemic
Marina Alonzo, Cristina Gonzalez/PantherNOW Staff Each year, organizations across the country come together to host the national Relay for Life event in an effort to…
Cancer survivor one of six chosen to support cancer research
Pre-med senior and eight year cancer survivor Cynthia Lau went to Washington D.C. to advocate for cancer research funding.
University Professor recognized for cancer research
Written by Gabriella Genao/ Contributing writer A professor from the Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine was recognized by a national program that commemorates minorities for…
Former football player dies after lengthy battle with cancer
Jasmine Casimir // Assistant Sports Director Former offensive lineman Kenneth White died Thursday, Sept. 22 at the age of 26. White graduated in spring 2013…
FIU, Relay for Life unite for fight against cancer
“I donated my hair tonight and I normally wouldn’t do that, but because it’s for Relay for Life I had no problem whatsoever,” Quintero-Riestra said. “It helps people and that’s what I love doing.”
Winners of Relay for Life pageant crowned
Image by Bakerella, courtesy of Flickr via Creative Commons Adrian Suarez Avila/ News Director While some relay for their parents, Vivian Castro relays for her…
