marine life




Professor helps uncover a specimen from the deep sea

The sea is deep and so are its mysteries; one of these mysteries, however, has been recently solved.
A team, led by Assistant Professor Heather Bracken-Grissom of the Department of Biological Sciences, has recently discovered the connection between a strange larval crustacean and its adult form, a deep-sea shrimp.


County mayor cuts Youth Fair land swap deal

As the Miami-Dade County Youth Fair pulled in to the area adjacent to Lot 5 for its annual event, FIU’s proposal to acquire the land for University expansion fell through under opposition from County Mayor Carlos Gimenez.


Involvement develops life-long relationships

When you care about an issue enough to get involved with organizations and other groups that share a common interest, you begin to expand your lasting social network for life that you may later need in life to make a mark on your resume and in your career.