What would switching to a popular vote for U.S. president ...
Feb 8, 2022 · In a survey by an FIU doctoral student in collaboration with the University of South Florida, a majority of respondents agree that switching from the Electoral College to a popular vote would dramatically change the outcome of elections.
FIU soars to Top 50 in U.S. News public university rankings
Sep 24, 2024 · Florida has a new Top 50 public university. U.S. News and World Report Best Colleges 2025 rankings released today place Florida International University at No. 46 among public universities – breaking into the Top 50 for the first time – and No. 98 among all universities, public and private.. FIU climbed 18 spots from last year among public universities and 26 spots overall to become one of ...
Hurricane Milton update No. 2: FIU will close through Thursday
Oct 8, 2024 · Dear members of the university community, The National Hurricane Center has adjusted the timing of Hurricane Milton’s forecasted landfall along Florida’s west coast to early on Thursday, October 10 th.South Florida is under a tropical storm warning.
FIU Business online master’s program ranked in nation’s ... - FIU …
Feb 9, 2024 · The online business master’s and online MBA programs in FIU's College of Business (FIU Business) have been ranked among the best in the United States by U.S. News & World Report in its 2024 rankings released Feb. 7. FIU’s online business master’s program is ranked No. 9, up from No. 21 in 2023, and the top ranked program in Florida.
Teen vaping crisis: Q&A with a substance use expert
Sep 26, 2024 · By Rosanna Castro. September 26, 2024 at 4:45pm. Teen vaping has surged to alarming levels, making e-cigarettes the most popular nicotine product among U.S. adolescents. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, 4.6% of middle school and 10% of high school students, or 2.1 million students, used e-cigarettes in 2023.
FIU Theatre students find their voice in “John Proctor is the Villain”
Sep 27, 2024 · The story unfolds in Mr. Smith’s English lit class at Helen County High, the only high school in a one-stoplight town in northeast Georgia. As the students study Arthur Miller’s The Crucible — a play about the Salem witch trials — a real-life scandal erupts in their tight-knit community: allegations of sexual assault against prominent local men.
FIU designated “preeminent,” joins elite group of universities
Jun 28, 2024 · The Florida Board of Governors has designated FIU a Preeminent State Research University, based on the strength of its academics and research.FIU is the youngest institution to join the elite group. Introduced into Florida law in 2013, the Florida Preeminence program elevates and rewards the state’s highest-performing public research universities based on student success and research ...
Conservation biologist earns prestigious title and research support ...
Aug 22, 2024 · An expert in amphibians and reptiles, Alessandro Catenazzi will use his new platform to further his work in the Amazonian Andes and mentor younger scientists.
New clinical trial underway for Alzheimer's patients
Aug 3, 2022 · The FDA-approved clinical trial, currently enrolling patients, is part of Florida’s Brain State initiative, which funds and brings together hospitals, state universities and institutions in Florida. Alzheimer’s disease is the sixth leading cause of death for those age 65 and above in the U.S., according to the Alzheimer’s Association.
FIU renames both campuses effective immediately
Apr 1, 2024 · FIU renames both campuses effective immediately. Administrators say the move should put an end to confusion. Editor's note: This story was published on April Fools' Day. In a move designed to help out-of-towners find their way more easily to FIU’s two very distinct campuses, university administrators today announced campus name changes.