As one of the nation's largest, most dynamic universities, it's no surprise that the great work we do at FIU is making headlines. Our Media Relations & Communication team is central to ensuring that we convey the right message, serving as the liaison between the university and news media and helping the members of our university community tell the FIU story. Whether you're a journalist looking to get in touch with an FIU area expert or a faculty member seeking to promote cutting-edge work, Media Relations can help.
Our services
- Public Relations
- Media Releases
- Op/Ed Assistance
- Public Records Requests
- Coordinate Media Interviews
- For information on submitting a public records request please visit this page: https://trustees.fiu.edu/contact-the-board/public-records-requests/
FIU in the News
Washington PostMost rip current deaths are preventable. Yet people keep drowning.
May 28, 2023- Yahoo! News
Kenneth Jessell becomes Florida International University's sixth president
May 18, 2023 
Medical XpressTeen responses to pandemic depended on previously experienced types of trauma, finds study
May 18, 2023- Yahoo! Deportes
¿Miami English?, estudio revela formación de un dialecto del inglés en la ciudad por influencia del español
May 11, 2023 - Miami Herald
For the first time ever, FIU law school surpasses UM’s in national rankings
May 11, 2023 - Miami Herald
Groundbreaking scientist Jane Goodall brings a message of hope to a sold-out crowd
Apr 1, 2023
Contact Media Relations & Communications
Maydel Santana
Associate Vice President, Media Relations and Communication
305-348-1555
santanam@fiu.edu
PC 519Madeline Baro
Director Media Relations
305-348-2234
mbaro@fiu.edu
PC 519FAna M. Valdes
Director Communications
305-348-5408
anvalde@fiu.eduDianne Fernandez
Director of Broadcast Media
305-608-4870
dfernand37@fiu.edu