Each year, FIU participates in a community-wide Summer Youth Internship Program (SYIP). This program runs in partnership with Miami-Dade County Public Schools. SYIP connects high school students with paid part-time internship opportunities across the university. This exposes them to the world of higher education administration. Additionally, it helps them gain invaluable skills that can be […]
Committed to academic excellence, FIU Online achieved a remarkable feat. The university has now climbed to number one ranking nationally for Quality Matters (QM) certified online courses. “Online is the campus of the future,” says Kenneth G. Furton, Florida International University’s Provost and Executive Vice President. “FIU has always been committed to quality online instruction […]
We make opportunities for our students.Increased access to education equals more opportunities for students. Florida International University’s online degree programs are specifically designed for key industries, such as computer engineering, cybersecurity, public health, and hospitality, which need employees. FIU Online delivers education to students anywhere they are, and our fully online students don’t have to […]
The COVID-19 pandemic created unprecedented hurdles for many. While universities grappled with educational continuity and remote learning, many students experienced added financial hardship. Despite these new realities, Study.com ranked FIU No. 8 in the nation for Most Affordable Online Colleges in the country. As a provider of quality online learning for more than 20 years, and known […]
As the No. 2 public institution in the nation for Quality Matters certified courses, Florida International University, once again, achieves top placement for many of its online degree programs in the U.S. News and World Report’s newly released rankings. The rankings are a testament to FIU’s enduring commitment to quality and underscore its dedication to excellence in online […]
By Morgan Hughes FIU was ranked as No. 5 in 2020 Best Online Colleges in Florida, based on alumni salaries and tuition rates. In addition, 16 of FIU’s online bachelor’s ranked in the top 20 in each respective category, and six master’s programs ranked in the top 30 in each respective category. Some key Guide to […]
Technological advances in digital communication and a generation of learners comfortable with studying virtually have fueled national growth in online learning. At Florida International University, the number of new fully online students for academic year 2018-2019, increased 29% above the previous year. This fall (2019), online enrollments grew 18% when compared to fall 2018, outpacing the 15% […]
The moment the entire FIU Online team unboarded two buses at the entrance of Miami Edison Senior High School on December 14, 2018, for a biannual team meeting, clusters of FIU Online employees reminisced over their own high school experiences. FIU Online visited Edison High as part of their commitment to community service. The plan? […]
On Wednesday, July 18, FIU Online launched its first ever Hack Day. With roots in Silicon Valley, Hack Day is an increasingly popular tradition across the tech industry. Titans like Netflix and Facebook have held regular Hack Days for years. Today, these “disruptive” all-day events are a staple of startup culture. The goal of Hack […]
In April, Microsoft announced an investment of $5 billion dollars in the Internet of Things over the next five years. What exactly does “Internet of Things” mean? As access to broadband widens, more appliances are equipped with sensors, wifi capabilities, and other advancements capable of communicating and exchanging data. The move from individual “smart appliances” […]
