A message from President Jeanette M. Nuñez
FIU's leader shares reflections and holiday wishes. Plus: Watch an end-of-year video that showcases the university's achievements.
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The Latest
- FIU welcomes new Board of Trustee members
The Florida Board of Governors has appointed Nestor Plana and Tila Falic-Levi to serve on the university's governing body.
- Rising seas threaten Florida’s state tree
Scientists offer practical advice to support palm resilience
- Give the gift of an experience
Experiential gifts are trending this year. Here’s a guide for last-minute shoppers, which includes tickets to the South Beach Wine & Food Festival®
- The things they carry: Football packs up for Dallas bowl game
A dizzying array of stuff the team WILL need and MIGHT need goes along with the players and coaches – to the tune of 12,000 pounds.
- Saving babies: Q&A with a world-renowned pediatric cardiologist
Dr. David Kalfa is changing the practice of complex neonatal cardic care. A professor, researcher and surgeon, he brings heightened innovation to the field.
- Greek learning community opens on campus
Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity has opened a space on campus that welcomes its members as well as the larger university. It's a first for FIU.
- FIU experts are available to discuss athletic performance, brain health, and major global sporting events
As championship and playoff seasons intensify, leading to the Super Bowl in February, followed by global competitions such as ...
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Highlighted Articles
- Photo recap: Fall 2025 graduates celebrate
During graduation ceremonies this week, nearly 5,000 new alumni celebrated their achievements among family, friends and fellow Panthers. Congratulations, Class of 2025!
- The Year in Science: The most impactful research stories of 2025
Work in fields such as health and medicine, environmental resilience, engineering and technology innovation have put FIU on the map. And 2026 looks to be another blockbuster.
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Research
- Can we detect Alzheimer’s disease decades before symptoms start?
Cyber threats have no borders. One hacker in one place can damage an entire company – along with its employees and clients – all over the world.
- How poisoned data can trick AI − and how to stop it
Cyber threats have no borders. One hacker in one place can damage an entire company – along with its employees and clients – all over the world.
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Student Success
- How FIU students run Florida's largest hackathon
Cyber threats have no borders. One hacker in one place can damage an entire company – along with its employees and clients – all over the world.
- FIU buzz ignites career path for Engineering senior
Cyber threats have no borders. One hacker in one place can damage an entire company – along with its employees and clients – all over the world.
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Community & Government Relations
- FIU convenes researchers, leaders and investors in support of defense industry
Cyber threats have no borders. One hacker in one place can damage an entire company – along with its employees and clients – all over the world.
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