President Mark Rosenberg

FIU, Tel Aviv and Yale University Team Up, Receive $5.2 Million

By: Elizabeth Fernandez   FIU, Tel Aviv University and Yale University are collaborating on treatment research for anxiety disorders in children. They received a $5.2 million grant provided by the National Institute of Mental Health. The effort is led by Governor Ron DeSantis, who was joined by FIU President Mark Rosenberg on his controversial trip […]

FIU receives recognition as a “great college to work for”

One of the largest and most respected workplace-recognition programs in the country, The Chronicle of Higher Education recognizes colleges and universities that earn top ratings from their employees on workforce practices and policies. Among these universities, FIU was honored as one of only 68 four-year institutions that achieved the “Great Colleges to Work For” recognition.

Board of Governors aims for higher online enrollment

The Board of Governors of the State University System approved a plan that, if successful by its end, will have 40 percent of undergraduates taking a course online.

University to host Board of Governors and Trustees Summit

The University will be hosting the next meeting of the Board of Governors of the State University System and all of the trustees of the 12 Florida public colleges.

Biscayne Bay, a slow-to-grow campus

FIU Student Media looks into the history of FIU's Biscayne Bay Campus in celebration of the University's 50th anniversary.

University holds high hopes for hosting pageant

Photo courtesy of Carl-Frederick Francois/ The Beacon Natalie Alatriste/ Staff Writer This weekend, FIU will host the Miss Universe pageant at the U.S. Century Bank Arena, where the 2014 winner will be crowned in front of a global audience. Although Donald Trump, the owner of the pageant, is hosting his guests and multiple events in the […]

VP of Engagement leaves FIU to become provost

Irma Becerra-Fernandez, vice president of the Office of Engagement and first woman to earn a Ph.D. in engineering at FIU, says goodbye to the University.

Panther sculpture brings new tradition to FIU

Panthers gathered in the newly renovated terrace outside the Wolfe University Center on Aug. 29 for the BBC Panther Plaza & Sculpture Unveiling.

Foundation meets 103 percent of goal, raises $43.3 million

The University surpassed its $42 million fundraising goal by $1.3 million for the 2012-2013 fiscal year, according to the FIU Foundation. This is a part of University President Mark Rosenberg’s goal to raise $750 million in 10 years, a plan that started in 2009. The Next Horizon campaign is apart of FIU’s Worlds Ahead initiative.

Entrepreneurship class to be offered fall 2014

Richard Clapso/Contributing Writer Colleges claim that their students not only graduate, but graduate as leaders. FIU will now support this idea with its new entrepreneurship course starting in fall 2014. The class will be a requirement in the core curriculum for undergraduates. At a town hall meeting in February, University President Mark Rosenberg discussed the […]

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