Stempel College faculty recognized by the City of Miami for COVID-19 response efforts

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On Thursday, January 13, 2022, Miami Mayor Francis Suarez and City of Miami commissioners recognized three FIU faculty members from the Robert Stempel College of Public Health & Social Work for their expertise and tireless contributions to the city’s COVID-19 response efforts. The award ceremony took place during a City of Miami Commission Meeting at […]

Congratulations to our Real Triumph Graduates

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Two students from the Robert Stempel College of Public Health & Social Work are among the Real Triumphs of FIU’s Fall 2021 graduates. Real Triumph graduates are a diverse group of men and women in background, nationality, interests and ambitions — shining examples of what makes FIU students so special. They have accomplished extraordinary things during […]

FIU’s Stempel College announces new partnership with the School of Medicine at the Universidad de los Andes

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Partnership to open doors for research and collaboration in Latin America and the Caribbean The Robert Stempel College of Public Health & Social Work at Florida International University (FIU) announced Thursday, September 30, 2021, a partnership with the School of Medicine at Universidad de los Andes (Uniandes) in Colombia—the first FIU partnership of its kind […]

Neuroinflammation protein linked to worse survival in men with glioblastoma

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Scientists have discovered a new link that could bring the scientific and medical community closer to understanding why glioblastoma, the most common malignant brain tumor, is deadlier in males than females. A new study by Florida International University’s Robert Stempel College of Public Health & Social Work, Cleveland Clinic Lerner Research Institute and the National […]

Introducing our New Chair of Global Health

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Dr. Rajiv Chowdhury, an internationally-renowned educator and qualified physician trained in global health epidemiology, has been appointed chair of Global Health at the Robert Stempel College of Public Health & Social Work (Stempel College) at Florida International University. Dr. Chowdhury will lead efforts in developing a Department of Global Health that will open doors to […]

FIU and Miami Dade College pave the way for MDC graduates to continue education in Disaster Management

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Florida International University (FIU) has expanded its partnership with Miami Dade College (MDC) to make it easier for students to continue their education in disaster management. The two institutions signed an articulation agreement providing a direct pathway for MDC graduates to be admitted to FIU and its Academy of International Disaster Preparedness (AIDP); graduates with […]

FIU research center empowers researchers and community partners to address health disparities

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At the Florida International University Research Center in Minority Institutions (FIU-RCMI), researchers mentor the next generation of health disparities researchers and form lasting community-university partnerships promoting health equity for medically underserved populations in South Florida. “We are devoted to the elimination of health disparities plaguing minority communities,” said Eric F. Wagner, principal investigator of the […]

Making an impact on communities | School of Social Work releases annual report 2021

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The School of Social Work at the Robert Stempel College of Public Health & Social Work has released its annual report for 2021. The school, ranked 53 among public universities by US News & World Report, shares its achievements from faculty, staff and students, and highlights research findings from the past year. “While COVID-19 has changed […]

Social work advisor creates safe space for Black voices

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Kelly Sydnor, an FIU graduate of both the BSSW and MSW programs, uses her experience to help guide students at the Robert Stempel College of Public Health & Social Work. As the Coordinator of Student Services for the School of Social Work, Sydnor dedicates her time to ensuring students get the best experience at Stempel College while pursuing […]