FIU graduates break barriers, lead the way in innovation | FIU News [Video]

This fall, FIU will celebrate the achievements of more than 5,500 students in eight commencement ceremonies from Dec. 16-19. They include students who are shaping the future with their groundbreaking ideas, unwavering dedication, and cutting-edge research.

Graduates include a former student athlete-turned-NFL’s first director of health and innovation, a computer engineer helping the visually impaired “see,” and a marine scientist who found the Greenland shark in Caribbean waters – far from its Arctic home — and who researches how the shark meat trade impacts coastal communities. 

“FIU graduates are trailblazers, combining determination and innovation to tackle some of the world’s most pressing challenges,” said FIU President Kenneth A. Jessell. “From advancing groundbreaking medical and assistive technologies to shaping the future of sports science and marine conservation, Panthers exemplify the excellence and impact that define our university. They make us proud.”

All commencement ceremonieswill be held at the Ocean Bank Convocation Center, located …