We are Miami

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Let’s get started on the main campus at the Graham Center, and meet Krista, she’s an alumni and a current law student, a Miami native she’s gonna share how her experience as student body president was enriched by being a student in a global city where the opportunities were endless and diversity was celebrated. Okay Krista, it is all yours please take it away.

Thanks Alex, hi everybody. I was born and raised here in Miami and decided to stay to continue my education because I recognized that FIU is an amazing institution. The university is 56 years old and is Miami’s only public research institution. We have two main campuses multiple facilities across South Florida. From suburban Miami-Dade, home to our main campuses to underwater. 60 miles off the coast, we have our aquarius reef base, which is the world’s only underwater ocean laboratory. Our ongoing research has landed us number three in the country for life underwater. We are a top 50 public research university, according to the Washington Monthly with 37 programs among the US News and World Reports top 100 public universities. And our law, MBA, business and medical programs are all highly ranked. FIU is not just in Miami, we are Miami and we are part of what makes this global city so special. Every winter we help to run one of the country’s most awesome wine and food events, right in town, the South Beach Wine Food Festival. Also our Herbert Wertheim College of Medicines Neighborhood Health Program, gets good healthcare to our underserved community members. And we never miss the Miami Beach Pride Parade where every year we celebrate love. While working on local campaigns and volunteering with United Way, I noticed how many of our students and alumni were working together to help innovate our community. We are amongst the top 10 largest universities in the country with a diverse student population that reflects Miami and all have a home here at FIU. I’ve always felt welcome here. My favorite memory was the day that my sister got admitted to FIU, she was able to join so many great organizations and experiences that helped me grow as an individual, and I’m so proud of everything she’s accomplished because of FIU. That’s my time Alex, back to you.

Thank you Krista, you really can’t tell where the campus ends and where Miami begins. How awesome to have everything from the seagrass of the Atlantic to the sawgrass of the Everglades as your classroom. Congrats on law school Krista, and congratulations to your little sister on becoming a Panther, take care.