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Composer Orlando Jacinto Garcia honored with Distinguished University Professor Award

October 15, 2020/By Zion Sealy

From an early age, FIU School of Music’s composition professor, Orlando Jacinto Garcia, has had a passion for music. Now, this passion has led him to numerous achievements. As...

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Art alumnus muralist selected to showcase at FIU’s Ronald W. Reagan Presidential House

Art + Art History

August 10, 2020/By Zion Sealy

Artist and FIU alumnus Nathan “Nate Dee” Delinois (’03, ‘08) has taken his artworks to new heights since he began painting murals throughout the Miami area. Recently, Delinois has...

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Amidst these unprecedented times, assistant professor of drawing is “making her way”

Art + Art History

July 8, 2020/By Zion Sealy

As we continue to persevere through these unprecedented times, our professors are finding innovative and virtual ways to achieve success! Jennifer Printz, assistant professor of drawing in the Department...

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School of Music graduates first class of 4+1 Vocal Performance Students

Music

June 18, 2020/By Zion Sealy

Graduating with a college degree will always be an incredible feat in an individual’s lifetime, whether it be in-person or online. The moment one is able to move their...

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The Show Must Go On: Music Student Recitals Go Virtual

Music

April 22, 2020/By Michelle Vires

For FIU music students, the long-awaited senior recital is a rite of passage. For some, it is the completion of a capstone project and internship involving library, analytical, or...

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State Department-Sponsored Tour of Guernica Piano Concerto Takes Music Faculty to Serbia

Music

May 31, 2019/By Michelle Vires

FIU Artist-in-Residence and acclaimed pianist Kemal Gekić and FIU Professor Emeritus of Composition Fredrick Kaufman, just returned from a 10-day U.S. State Department-sponsored concert tour to Serbia initiated by...

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CARTA Promoted Faculty Celebrate at Reagan House

Office of the Dean

April 1, 2019/By Jessica Delgado

Earning a promotion is a highly recognized accomplishment in a faculty member’s career. Every year, the President & Provost invite faculty who earned a promotion to a reception at...

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Global Strategic Communications Program Ranked as One of the Best Online Master’s Programs in Communication by OnlineMasters.com

Office of the Dean

March 29, 2019/By Jessica Delgado

CARTA’s Global Strategic Communications (GSC) master’s program ranked #7 on the 2019 list of Top 15 online Media Communication programs by OnlineMasters.com– a source for unbiased college rankings and...

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FIU School of Music Hosts Seraphic Fire Residency on April 10 – 11

Music

March 28, 2019/By Michelle Vires

On April 10 – 11, the Florida International University School of Music is hosting a residency with GRAMMY®-nominated vocal ensemble, Seraphic Fire, that will culminate in a finale performance paying...

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Music education alumnus Oliver Diez named Teacher of the Year

Music

February 1, 2019/By Michelle Vires

Originally posted by Patricia Cárdenas, FIU News In 1999, Oliver Diez ’99, MM ’16 interviewed for the position of music teacher at Palmetto Elementary School — straight out of college. He was...

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An FIU Architecture Alum, Patricia Aguilar Achieved More Than She Expected

Architecture, MBUS

December 27, 2018/By Melissa Cancio

Written By: Melissa Cancio As an international student from Honduras, Patricia Aguilar made it her goal to pursue her Master of Arts degree in Architecture at Florida International University....

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Roberto Rovira’s Perspective of the Natural World

MBUS

August 20, 2018/By Melissa Cancio

Written By: Melissa Cancio FIU Miami Beach Urban Studios’ very own, Roberto Rovira, spoke in a TEDxtalk about the connection of data, design and technology through his latest project,...

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A Futuristic Approach to One Hundred Years of Solitude

MBUS

August 1, 2018/By Melissa Cancio

Written By: Melissa Cancio Do you remember those old tales our grandparents would tell us about to learn about their culture? Have you heard of One Hundred Years of...

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CARTA Assembly Awards Top Faculty Members for Excellence

Architecture, Art + Art History

May 16, 2018/By Andrea Perez

On March 29, 2018, FIU College of Communication, Architecture and The Arts (CARTA) hosted the CARTA Faculty Awards during the Spring 2018 Faculty Assembly. The award ceremony was held...

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150 Students and 29 Leading Firms Participated in FIU’s School of Architecture Career Fair

Architecture, Interior Architecture, Landscape Architecture

April 23, 2018/By Andrea Perez

Florida International University’s School of Architecture (SOA) hosted its annual Career Fair on March 6 and 7, 2018 at the Paul L. Cejas Architecture Building located on the Modesto...

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Communications Alumna is New Communications Specialist for Curley & Pynn

Office of the Dean

August 9, 2017/By Camila Fernandez

Award-winning Curley & Pynn Public Relations recently selected FIU alumna Elizabeth Lytle, ‘17 to join their team as a Communications Specialist. Lytle, who graduated in Communications, is commended by...

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Interior Architecture Students Tour New Montblanc Concept Store

Interior Architecture

June 28, 2017/By Andrea Perez

On June 23, 2017, Professor Darci Pappano’s Color Theory class toured a new concept boutique store for German luxury brand, Montblanc located at Dadeland Mall in Miami. The Montblanc...

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Music Graduate Awarded Prestigious Cota-Robles Doctoral Fellowship at UCLA

Music

June 2, 2017/By Michelle Vires

Recent School of Music graduate, Marcus Norris (17’), has been awarded the prestigious Eugene Cota-Robles (ECR) Fellowship at UCLA where he will receive a full scholarship and a $100,000 fellowship...

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FIU Department of Architecture Recognizes Syrian Refugee as a Worlds Ahead Graduate

Architecture

May 26, 2017/By Andrea Perez

For the past five-and-a-half years, anti-regime protests and escalating violence have spiraled into an ongoing civil war in Syria. An estimated 250,000 civilian lives have been lost throughout the...

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FIU Art + Art History Department Collaborates with ArtCenter/South Florida

Art + Art History

May 24, 2017/By Andrea Perez

Florida International University’s Department of Art + Art History have teamed up with ArtCenter/South Florida for three collaboration exhibitions featuring artwork from students enrolled in the FIU Master of...

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