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School of Communication + Journalism student, Kimberly Aldunate, has showcased her leadership qualities during her time at FIU. In addition to a variety of exceptional internships, she has served two terms as chapter president for FIU in the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA). FIU PRSSA is a pre-professional national organization dedicated to preparing students for the public relations world. They are [...]

Many believe that science research and storytelling go together about as well as water and oil. But FIU’s Steven Cruz Institute for Media, Science + Technology (SCI) is changing this narrative by showing students how, in reality, you cannot have one without the other.  Without research, there is no story to tell. And without the proper means to tell a story, [...]

It’s the most wonderful time of the year – graduation season! As dozens of CARTA Panthers prepare to turn the tassel, the College of Communication, Architecture + The Arts is here to help you on your new journey. Join FIU’s Panther Pack, a pack of more than 15,000 graduates that will help you [...]

The College of Communication, Architecture + The Arts (CARTA) at Florida International University is committed to the education of our next cultural leaders, performers and creators through our visual and performing arts programs. We strive to advance Miami’s artistic and cultural landscape by implementing a curriculum intended to develop the students’ arts skills [...]

Playtime outdoors is always full of adventures, but it is also a time when girls with more melanin are encouraged to stay indoors for fear they may become too dark. Black and Brown girls are socialized to hide from the sun to maintain or have a fairer complexion, rather than seeking out the [...]

After a two-year hiatus, FIU’s Debate Club will be returning in full swing in spring 2021 alongside the well-known debate class, both of which are open to all majors. Since its establishment more than 17 years ago, the FIU Debate Club has as accomplished many debating wins. “We must continue to foster spaces [...]

Amidst a year filled with uncertainty, and one many could not have predicted, one thing remained consistent – the College of Communication, Architecture + The Arts’ (CARTA) ability to create, design, collaborate and inspire. Here is a look at some of CARTA’s top moments in 2020: 1. Communication expert Aileen Izquierdo shares what [...]