The Office of Engagement is committed to triple-win interactions between Florida International University and community partners, public-private partnerships, and multi-stakeholder coalitions/programs. Through collaborative community engagement, the Office of Engagement works with stakeholders and collective resources to embrace the most complex challenges in the community while creating impact, hope, and opportunity.
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Cafecito Chats produced since 2020
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FIU Engagement initiatives, coalitions and community partners
Community Partnerships
The Office of Engagement works with community partners to solve challenges they face while linking the FIU community to existing opportunities.
Coalitions
Our coalitions and programs serve as alliances for collaborative action, impact, and growth in our region. Currently, the Office operates the Venture Miami Opportunity Program, the Talent Development Network, Life Sciences South Florida, South Florida Black Prosperity Alliance, and Urban Potential Laboratories in partnership with community stakeholders and institutions.
Public-Private Partnerships
FIU's public-private partnerships serve as cooperative arrangements between the university and other public-private entities to provide enhancing learning opportunities for FIU students.
Community Support & Outreach
With our Community Support & Outreach initiatives, the Office of Engagement supports programming, workshops, conferences, and other community events that connect FIU and external partners together.
BankUnited partners with FIU to build talent pipelines and break barriers in STEM
BankUnited partners with FIU to build talent pipelines and break barriers in STEM through its iCARE™ Internship program, in partnership with the Talent Development Network, and the ATOM Pink Tank, housed in the FIU College of Business. Read the full story on FIU News.
Meet the first registered nurse to graduate from UP Labs, Diamond Lind
Diamond Lind, a graduate from UP Labs Cohort II, just received some exciting news: she just passed the State of Florida registered nurse exam, becoming the FIRST registered nurse to graduate from UP Labs!
FIU-Venture Miami Opportunity Program Cohort II Applications Open
Applications for FIU-Venture Miami Opportunity Program's Cohort II are now open!
If you're looking to take your venture to the next level with #MiamiTech, make sure to apply to the FIU-Venture Miami Opportunity Program by August 1, 2022.
FIU receives $3.2M from Army Corps of Engineers to research 3D printing Ultra-High Performance Concrete
Gender justice fashion show highlights belonging, acceptance
FIU researchers patent synthetic antibiotic
Learn about the largest ecosystem restoration project in the world — the Florida Everglades
Everglades Foundation names 2022 scholars
5 key takeaways from the university’s first Belonging Survey
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