What does it take to pull off a graduation ceremony in 2020? Last week, our faculty and staff came together to celebrate over 200 Honors College students with a truly special Honors graduation experience. We held a “Graduation drive-thru” at Florida International University’s MMC campus. Assistant Honors Dean Pete Markowitz dressed for the occasion while he and the Honors staff gave students their …
Meet the 9th cohort of the FIU Honors College and HWCOM Early Assurance Program
The Florida International University (FIU) Honors College and Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine (HWCOM) proudly welcome the 9th cohort of students in the Early Assurance Program (EAP). These exceptional students have demonstrated academic excellence, a commitment to healthcare, and a passion for making a difference in the medical field. Let’s get to know our Honors HWCOM 9th EAP Cohort. Alejandro …
FIU Honors Alumni Spotlight: The Inspiring Journey of David Grinevald
The Honors College wants to spotlight a top-tier alumnus, David Grinevald. Originally from Paris, France, after graduating high school in his home country, he took a summer trip to Miami and fell deeply in love with the city. “Living in Miami is effortless,” he said. His trip to Miami changed his life trajectory. He decided to drop out of the French law school he was then attending and …
FIU Honors Student Spotlight: Emily Hernandez
Emily Hernandez is a stellar honors student embarking on an undergraduate research study of her dreams through the Honors College ARCH program, Advance Research and Creativity in Honors. A junior in credits, though technically just completing her first year on campus, she always knew researching while in undergrad was a main priority for her. Typically, you join an existing lab …
Gabriel Lucchesi: International Honors Student Achieving Excellence in Tech
Gabriel Lucchesi is an #FIUHonors international student from Brazil majoring in Computer Science. In the two years he has been in the US, he’s accomplished remarkable achievements in his career. This Summer he’s working as a Software Engineering intern at NVIDIA – a dominant supplier in both hardware and software for AI solutions. With a 1.3% acceptance rate, the NVIDIA …
FIU Honors Hamilton Scholar Spotlight: Katherine Mesa
Katherine Mesa is an FIU Merit Scholarship recipient and Honors College Summa Cum Laude graduate who majored in Political Science with a minor in International Relations with undergraduate academic certificates in Human Rights and Political Transitions, and Civic Leadership and Engagement. Katherine is passionate about supporting the most vulnerable in the community while valuing the importance of establishing equitable opportunities. …
FIU Honors Student Spotlight: Gabriel Rondon Gonzalez
Gabriel Rondon Gonzalez is a resilient and determined student whose journey from Venezuela to the United States six years ago has been inspiring. Armed with a thirst for knowledge and unwavering determination, Gabriel faced his first challenge of mastering English and navigating the unfamiliar American system head-on. Yet, with persistence, consistency, and boundless enthusiasm, he overcame these hurdles, refusing to let …
From Student to Teacher: Honors Alumna Inspires Excellence in Education
Anel Velasquez, a proud alumna of the FIU Honors College, has embarked on a remarkable journey since graduating in 2022. Transitioning into a fulfilling career as a 5th-grade English Language Arts/ESOL teacher for Miami-Dade County Public Schools, Anel’s experience in the Honors College equipped her with the flexibility, creativity, and problem-solving skills necessary to thrive in her role. Anel specifically …
Honors Club Spotlight: Bubble City Community Project
Bubble City Community (BCC) is an outstanding service and volunteering club in the Honors College repertoire. BCC is a student-led service organization focused on helping the Miami homeless community. The club was created in 2021 during the COVID-19 spikes to assist the Overtown community. They primarily held trash clean-ups and distributed fruits and water bottles to people experiencing homelessness. Maya …
Honors Faculty Fellow Recognized as a 40 Under 40 Miami-Dade Bar Award Winner
The Honors College congratulates Andrej Milic, Esq. on being recognized as a 40 under 40 Miami-Dade Bar Young Lawyers Section Award Winner! The Miami Dade Bar (MDB) is a local bar association with approximately 4,500 members. The association was founded in the early 1900s and incorporated as a non-profit organization in 1920. In addition to services provided for members, MDB …
FIU Honors College Welcomes New HEARTS Crochet Club
The FIU Honors College has welcomed a new club to its roster in spring 2024 for the inner crafter in all of us. It joins the variety of art-focused clubs, Honors Education in the Arts (HEARTS), offered by the college. Each focuses on a creative subject, such as singing, photography, or writing. Now, we can add crocheting. Frannie Witbeck, a …