Below is the full version of the most current Green School newsletter – the Green School Update.
Fall 2024
News and achievements at the Steven J. Green School of International & Public Affairs
Our outstanding students, alumni and faculty make our success possible. You can read about their accomplishments and those of our programs in this issue of Green School Update.
Miami Conference on Global Democracy explores international efforts to stem democracy’s backsliding
Panels discuss how nations have not adequately addressed geopolitical developments that have eroded democracy. Read the conference proceedings here.
International relations, criminal justice and political science score high in rankings
Several programs received rankings that place them in the company of leading institutions. FIU enters U.S. News top 50 among publics
Student Joanne Pérodin appointed to White House Environmental Justice Advisory Council
The PhD candidate in Public Policy and Administration is committed to impacting environmental justice and disaster resilience.
Green School Spotlight
Meet Ernest Asamoa, a PhD candidate from Ghana, who recently participated in the Tbilisi International Conference, which focuses on issues including global security, foreign policy and the future of democracy. Read Asamoa's takeaways from the conference.
Criminal Justice graduate wins his father’s pardon from Florida Parole Board
Abraham Garcia ’24, who testified before a state board in Tallahassee, served in the Miami-Dade County Public Defender’s office and is planning to go to law school.
Q & A with alumnus who is chief economist with Raymond James
Eugenio J. Alemán, PhD ’95, reports on the U.S. labor market, South America and Puerto Rico for the investment firm.
Two students awarded Boren Scholarships
International Relations majors Max Keck and Mychtane Paul won competitive Boren Scholarships to study in Taiwan and South Korea.
FIU and USAID renew agreement to continue collaborating
USAID and FIU will continue their longtime collaboration on international development initiatives, such as disaster risk resilience, justice reform and human rights.
Logan Womack ’24 named Outstanding Graduate
The Economics major, who graduated in July, is a military veteran who saw action in the Middle East.
Modern Languages professor Melissa Baralt interviewed on Academic Minute
Baralt discusses how learning a second language can be important, especially for premature babies.
For the first time FIU students are studying Mandarin in Taiwan
University partners with Shih Chien University Chinese Language Center in Taipei on new program.
Our Model UN places in top 10 for 13 consecutive years
FIU’s award-winning Model UN team – the top intercollegiate team at FIU – continues to rank among the nation’s best.
Erik Camayd-Freixas translates for Pope Francis on national broadcast interview
The professor of Spanish is frequently hired to translate and interpret nationally televised interviews with world leaders
A vision realized: New Green School ‘West Wing’ building dedicated
The fulfillment of a long-held vision for the Steven J. Green School of International & Public Affairs was celebrated at the November 18 ribbon-cutting and dedication ceremony for its new building. The addition of a “West Wing” to its original facility unites most of the school’s eight departments and 18 international centers, institutes and programs under one roof.