Every year since 2016, sophomores in the FIU Honors College have been given the distinctive opportunity of being considered for guaranteed admission at the FIU Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine (HWCOM). This year, five students were accepted into the HWCOM Early Assurance Program. These outstanding scholars have demonstrated their commitment to academic excellence and their passion for changing the face …
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 …
It is said that it takes a village to raise a child, but more so than this, it takes will to carve out your own path–despite the odds. I hold a lot of firsts: the first Latino in my household to attend college, the first journalist, the first to be awarded the Presidential Merit Scholarship, and the first to attend …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Shivanna Neetu Birbal is a first-generation student from Trinidad and Tobago. During her first year of college, the COVID-19 pandemic plagued the world, forcing Shivanna and her parents to become unemployed. For months she battled thoughts of being unable to complete her degree with the possibility of being evicted from her apartment. To keep up with bill payments, her father was …
The FIU Honors College is proud to announce the appointment of three prominent South Florida leaders and FIU alumni to serve as officers on the FIU Honors College Dean’s Advisory Board. It is our pleasure to welcome Lori-Ann Cox, Eduardo “Eddie” Hondal, and Rachelle Metcalfe to the Board to each serve a three year term to help boost career success …
