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  1. Mar 24

    New research published in from 's @LoriSchweiker and found that deep-sea sergestid shrimps' eyes are windows to the secret of life in the deep sea. Learn about the connection between vision and bioluminescence here:

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  2. Mar 23

    Shark behavior expert Yannis Papastamatiou came on the Panther Personalities podcast to talk about his research.

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  3. Mar 23

    FIU researchers are getting creative to uncover some of the mysteries around great white sharks.

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    Mar 22

    JUST IN: Signed a new partnership agreement between and . This will improve our two institutions’ long-standing collaboration and expand career opportunities in international development for FIU students, 25% of whom are first-generation college students.

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    Mar 23

    The Wall of Wind simulates hurricane conditions to test life-saving emergency supplies & infrastructure. The climate crisis is here—and adaptation technology like this will be vital for protecting the most vulnerable.

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    Mar 18

    New Panther Personalities out today! This week I chatted with Walter Rucker, an associate director at Pridelines, about how to be an ally to the LGBTQ+ community.

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  7. Mar 18

    Student Sophia Neves, along with a group of students and volunteers, 3D-printed "Heart House" — a toy set for patients at Nicklaus Children's Hospital that helps them and their families better understand their medical condition.

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  8. Mar 17

    Identity-based groups online are meant to provide support, but often become an easy target for harassment. psychology professor is leading a study to help make these spaces safe with a grant from

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  9. Mar 16

    The university held a memorial service and statue unveiling on Tuesday to honor the memory of student Alexa Duran and five other victims who were killed when a pedestrian bridge that was still under construction collapsed on March 15, 2018.

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  10. Mar 14

    Miami’s public research university opened its doors less than 50 years ago. In that short time, FIU has met and exceeded benchmarks set by much older universities as well as established new standards now chased by others.

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  11. Mar 14

    Don't miss artist Mel Chin at the on Sunday, March 26, from 3-5 p.m. Click here to RSVP in person or learn how to join the live stream:

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  12. Mar 11

    The College of Business' online Professional MBA ranks No. 10 in the world. The 2022 QS Online MBA Rankings, released on Wednesday, places the FIU program at No. 4 among all U.S. public schools.

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  13. Mar 10

    Manatees have resorted to eating a staggering amount of algae after seagrasses died off in Florida's Indian River Lagoon, an FIU Ph.D. student and researchers find.

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  14. Mar 8

    . welcomes its first Black department chair, Deidra Hodges! Learn about her in this Q&A:

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  15. Mar 8

    Professor Simone Athayde is the latest guest on the Panther Personalities podcast. A lead author for the Science Panel for the Amazon, she talks about her work supporting indigenous peoples’ self-determination and sustainable livelihoods.

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  16. Mar 7

    FIU senior Daniel Boaretto is bound for the Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine at just 20 years old. The Honors College student volunteers at homeless shelters and raises money for Relay for Life.

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  17. Mar 4

    Cheers all around: the 21st annual South Beach Wine & Food Festival® is a wrap! The iconic festival had 90-plus events, 1,200 FIU student volunteers and more than 50,000 participants.

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  18. Mar 3

    FIU's efforts in helping to build a sustainable planet include $400 million in research awards for environmental resilience in the past 10 years.

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  19. Mar 1

    Meet four black female faculty who are leading at FIU. With Black History Month in the books and Women’s History Month just arriving, these professors at the intersection of Blackness and Womanhood are having an impact at the university.

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  20. Feb 28

    D’Vonte Price '21 is set to represent Panther Nation at the NFL Scouting Combine on March 4 in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Green School graduate will join athletes from around the country to test his skills in front of football talent evaluators.

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