Empowering Communities: FIU Honors Student Jose Cabas Peraza’s Impactful Work in South Florida’s Medical Landscape

David Melendez Research, Spotlight

At the FIU Honors College, knowledge knows no bounds. Our students reflect our values to be innovative, compassionate, and committed to change. Meet Jose Cabas Peraza, a senior at the FIU Honors College and College of Arts, Sciences & Education majoring in chemistry and set to graduate in the spring of 2024. For over a year, Jose has been a pediatric …

From FIU Honors to Microsoft: Luis Masieri Alumni Spotlight

David Melendez Uncategorized

From the classrooms of the FIU Honors College to the forefront of computer technology, Luis Masieri, class of 2013, has paved an exceptional road to success. Today, Luis is a successful Principal Product Manager at Microsoft in Seattle, Washington. His role involves devising strategies to enhance the product development lifecycle, drive adoption, and expand market presence. To bring out the full potential of …

Prestigious FIU Alumni honored at Honors College Medallion Award Ceremony

David Melendez Spotlight

On Tuesday, May 16th, the FIU Honors College recognized Tina Vidal-Duart and Carlos Duart for their contributions to FIU and the FIU Honors College at the Honors College Medallion Award Ceremony that took place at the Penthouse at Riverside Wharf. In 2015, Tina donated a planned gift of $220,000 to the Honors College. Vidal-Duart graduated from the Honors College magna …

Honors Students Explore Humankind’s Interaction with the Ocean in New Course

David Melendez Spotlight

Recently, two groups of FIU Honors College students had the opportunity to embark on voyages on research vessels. Students of the Honoring the Ocean: Sustainability and the Sea course had the privilege of sailing on the Weatherbird II for a journey out of St. Petersburg, or on the R/V Hogarth to sail out of the Florida Keys. The Honoring the …

Panther Mock Trial Completes Most Successful Season in Program History

David Melendez Spotlight

The hard work and dedication of the Panther Mock Trial team have led them to reach new heights this year. The talented President of Panther Mock Trial Persia Naseri and the brilliant Vice President Amanda Rodriguez del Rey led two diverse teams of students known as the A-team and B-team through a series of fierce mock trial competitions. With the …

Alumna Spotlight – Dr. Hanadys Ale

David Melendez Spotlight

Dr. Hanadys Ale is a graduate of FIU Honors College who has worked hard for many years to achieve her dream of becoming a pediatrician. In 2008, Dr. Ale earned a bachelor’s Degree in biological science from the FIU Honors College with the honor of Summa cum laude. Ale continued her studies at Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine as a …

My MS Story – Jonathan Urra

David Melendez Spotlight

On January 24th, 2020, Honors College Alum Jonathan Urra checked in to the hospital after feeling numbness in his toe that spread to his left hand and other random parts of his body. After going through a CT, MRI, spinal tap, and endless blood work within a few hours of being admitted, everyone was left speechless by the results. Doctors …

Honors College introduces a new unique course: Honoring the Ocean

Nathan Li Nature and Environment

The Honors College is offering a new course: Honoring the Ocean: Sustainability and the Sea. The interdisciplinary class is the result of a collaboration between the Florida Institute of Oceanography (FIO) and several Honors Colleges in the State of Florida. The course will be designed and taught by Honors College Teaching Professor and visual artist Gretchen Scharnagl. Students from FIU …

Micro-Internship Program Launches to Connect FIU Honors Students To Jobs

David Melendez Opportunities

The FIU Honors College in partnership with The Human Cloud and Parker Dewey has connected 35 students with companies through the growing trend of Micro-Internships and is launching phase two this week, focusing on connecting the over 600 newly signed up university students with the rapidly growing Miami economy. Freelancing is quickly becoming the way companies hire talent, with 90% of leaders prioritizing work …