Florida International University

public research university in University Park, Florida, United States

Florida International University (FIU) is a public research university in Miami, Florida in the United States. the University is the largest university in South Florida and also the fifth-largest university in Florida, and the thirteenth-largest university in the country. FIU's programs in law, architecture and business are amongst its most well-ranked and most known programs. The mascot of FIU is a panther, named Roary, and students and fans of the university's athletic teams are often called "Panthers".

Florida International University
Green Library
Motto
Spes scientia facultas
Motto in English
Hope, knowledge, opportunity
TypePublic
Established1965
Endowment$92 million
PresidentModesto A. Maidique
Administrative staff
4,800
Students36,614
Undergraduates29,695
Postgraduates8,919
Location, ,
CampusUrban
AthleticsNCAA Division I FBS
NicknamePanthers
MascotRoary the Panther ORAU, Conference USA
Websitewww.fiu.edu

On March 15, 2018, a pedestrian bridge at the university collapsed and killed six people.[1]

References change

  1. Shapiro, Emily; Doom, Justin (2018-03-16). "Bridge collapse death toll likely to rise as investigators sift through rubble". ABC News. Retrieved 2018-03-16.