The Patron: Kimberly Green on her work in Haiti and the center that bears her name
Since she was a child, Kimberly Green — the namesake of the Kimberly Green Latin American and Caribbean Center — knew she would dedicate her life to helping others. She has led projects ranging from HIV/AIDS education in Liberty City to disaster relief in Haiti.
Students are learning from a man widely regarded as one of the brightest minds in Central American politics—proving experience is, indeed, the greatest source of knowledge. Check out what it was like to take a course taught by former Costa Rican President and now FIU professor Luis Guillermo Solís Rivera.
Student who is blind on mission to serve, inspire others
When international relations major Dorysped Mancebo was 14 years old, she lost her sight. But, she didn't let that define her life. She ernolled at FIU, took on two internships and studied various disciplines. She was recently recognized as a Worlds Ahead Graduate during commencement.
AcademicsFIU Model UN named #1 in North America for 2018-19
For the first time in the program’s history, FIU’s Model UN team has been named [...]
Faculty FeatureFormer President of Costa Rica, FIU Professor receives honorary doctorate from University of La Rochelle
Luis Guillermo Solís Rivera, former President of Costa Rica and current FIU professor has been awarded an honorary doctorate ([...]
FeaturedMaster of Arts in Global Affairs grads take big steps toward success
This Spring, 45 students from the Steven J. Green School of International and Public Affairs graduated with a Master [...]
Faculty FeatureGordon Institute director to testify before Congressional committee
Brian Fonseca, director of the Jack D. Gordon Institute for Public Policy at the Green School and an expert [...]
FeaturesLACC at 40: Director Frank Mora on the center’s accomplishments—and the work ahead
Frank O. Mora is the director of the Kimberly Green Latin American and Caribbean Center and a professor in [...]
FeaturedCasaCuba receives $750,000 from the National Endowment for the Humanities
The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) announced that CasaCuba has received a $750,000 matching grant, which encourages [...]
AcademicsCongratulations to our graduates in Qingdao
FIU President Mark B. Rosenberg and Green School Dean John F. Stack traveled to Qingdao, China last week to [...]
Academics2019 Díaz-Ayala Library Travel Grant
The Cuban Research Institute, the Kimberly Green Latin American and Caribbean Center, and the Libraries at Florida International University [...]