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A rare "super" El Niño could develop soon, bringing major weather impacts worldwide. According to FIU expert Erik Salna, it may slightly reduce Atlantic hurricane activity while increasing the chances of wetter conditions, storms, and severe weather in Florida.

Read more: https://news.fiu.edu/2026/5-questions-and-answers-about-the-expected-super-el-nino

Mentorship can change the course of a student’s future. For Isa Sabir ’21, M.D. ’26, support through FIU Medicine’s Albert E. Dotson Sr. Premedical Program helped guide his journey from premed student to future emergency medicine physician.

Now, as he begins his residency at HCA Florida Aventura Hospital, Sabir hopes to continue mentoring others and giving back to the community that shaped him.

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Building tomorrow’s doctor from the ground up: Premed mentorship is key Dr. Isa Sabir ’21, M.D. ’26 shares how an FIU undergraduate program supported and guided him through med school application and eventual admission to FIU Medicine, from which he graduated last month.

FIU alumnus Benjamin Cure ’26 was featured in ABC News’ IMPACT x Nightline documentary on No. 1 NFL Draft pick Fernando Mendoza after an interview the two did as teenagers resurfaced online.

From FIU to major media platforms, Cure is continuing to make his mark in journalism and storytelling. Read more:

From teen phenom to ABC News source: Recent journalism grad has a knack for storytelling At age 22, Benjamin Cure ’26 has a history of interviewing movers and shakers. The tables turned when he was tapped for a documentary about former high school classmate/Heisman winner Fernando Mendoza

FIU has been a driving force in transforming lives, advancing research, and strengthening the South Florida community. Today, that legacy takes a bold new form.

With the official groundbreaking of the Helen and Jacob Shaham Academic Medical Center, FIU Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine and Baptist Health are laying the foundation for a new era of medicine, one defined by world-class education and innovative research.

FIU graduates go on to lead industries, serve communities, and solve the challenges of our time. The physicians and researchers who will train in this facility will carry that same spirit and their impact will be felt across South Florida and beyond for generations to come.

We are proud to stand alongside Baptist Health, the Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine, our Board of Trustees FIU President Jeanette Nunez, elected officials, and the Shaham family, whose generosity and vision helped make this moment possible.

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FIU and Baptist Health break ground on new academic medical center The seven-story facility on the university’s main campus creates “a place where learning, discovery and patient care happen side by side."

From food prep to disaster response logistics, FIU students teamed up with the Guy Fieri Foundation for a hands-on emergency response exercise at Biscayne Bay Campus. Working alongside emergency food responders, students gained real-world experience serving communities during times of crisis.

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Hospitality students and Guy Fieri Foundation serve up hot meals during disaster response drill Feeding both those who have faced a natural disaster and the people helping them recover is not a task to be taken lightly, learned students in the Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management.

This Memorial Day, we pause as a Panther community to honor and remember those who served and sacrificed. 🇺🇸🐾

FIU students recently heard from Miami eco artist and climate activist Xavier Cortada, who encouraged the next generation of researchers and storytellers to use creativity to make science more accessible and impactful. Through art, conversation and community engagement, the visit highlighted FIU’s role in environmental research and resilience in South Florida.

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As an aspiring science communicator, I learned a lot from an “eco artist” Globally renowned, Xavier Cortada creates artwork to generate awareness about climate challenges. He inspired students during a campus visit, among them one who hopes to advocate for the environment.

As Miami prepares to host seven FIFA World Cup matches this summer, experts from Florida International University say the tournament could bring major economic and marketing opportunities to South Florida from tourism and retail to global visibility and student experiences.⚽🌎

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World Cup 2026 impact could reach beyond tourism As Miami prepares to host FIFA World Cup matches, FIU Business faculty examine the potential impact on tourism, retail and the city’s global brand.

FIU made its debut in the Financial Times Executive Education 2026 rankings, earning No. 7 in the U.S. for customized programs, No. 2 in Florida, and No. 72 globally.

This recognition highlights FIU’s growing national and global impact in delivering high-quality, customized leadership and workforce development programs for organizations across industries.

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FIU debuts at No. 7 in U.S. in Financial Times executive education ranking FIU ranked No. 7 in the U.S. and No. 72 in the world in the 2026 Financial Times rankings for customized executive education programs.

First partial heart transplant in Florida gives children a life-changing alternative to repeat surgeries Dr. David Kalfa, a professor and researcher at FIU Medicine and chief of cardiovascular surgery and co-director of the Nicklaus Children’s Hospital’s Heart Institute, led the procedure.

A recent security incident that impacted Canvas has exposed data across nearly 9,000 institutions, including names, email addresses, student IDs, and private messages.

The FIU community should expect an increase in phishing attempts and stay vigilant.

Swipe through to learn how to protect yourself.

This morning at FIU’s NSF-NHERI Wall of Wind Experimental Facility, researchers from Florida International University, The University of Kansas , and The University of Alabama subjected a full-scale manufactured home to simulated hurricane-force winds.

The research, led by the University of Kansas, will generate data designed to inform future updates to federal manufactured housing wind-safety standards. Roughly 22 million Americans
live in manufactured housing

This is what a Top 50 public research university looks like in practice: solving problems with national consequence, in the city that needs the answers most.

Learn more: https://news.fiu.edu/2026/fius-wall-of-wind-tests-manufactured-home-across-various-u.s-installation-practices

Happy Mother’s Day to the women who support, uplift, and inspire our Panthers 💙

Thank you for always showing up and being such an important part of their journey!

We have completed a review of the Canvas Learning Management system and will be restoring access to the platform by 9 a.m. on Saturday, May 9. Summer classes will begin as scheduled on Monday, May 11.

We also continue to urge everyone to remain vigilant for potential phishing attempts or suspicious communications related to this situation. Please do not click on unexpected links or provide login credentials in response to unsolicited messages.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we work to safeguard the system and support a smooth return to instruction.

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Classes to begin on Monday as scheduled, Canvas operational We have completed a review of the Canvas Learning Management system and will be restoring access to the platform by 9 a.m. on Saturday, May 9. Summer classes will begin as scheduled on Monday, May 11.

New Update regarding nationwide Canvas outage. Read more. https://bit.ly/3QZqAwn

Canvas cybersecurity update The Canvas Learning Management System has been restored; FIU is reviewing systems to verify security.

Update regarding nationwide Canvas outage.

Canvas is currently unavailable due to national cybersecurity incident The Canvas Learning Management System is currently unavailable due to a cybersecurity incident affecting the platform. Institutions nationwide are experiencing similar disruptions.

As the World Health Organization investigates a confirmed Andes hantavirus outbreak aboard a cruise ship, public health experts are weighing in on what this means for travelers.

Dr. Mary Jo Trepka, infectious disease epidemiologist at FIU Robert Stempel College of Public Health & Social Work, offers a clear-eyed assessment: how the virus spreads, who is at risk, and the precautions all travelers should consider.

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What is hantavirus, and should I cancel my cruise? Infectious disease epidemiologist and professor Mary Jo answers questions about the rare, deadly virus outbreak on a cruise that left Argentina en route to Antarctica.