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
FIU in The Conversation
Science & TechnologyUntreated sewage and fertilizer runoff threaten the Florida manatee’s main food source, contributing to malnutrition
Science & TechnologyTrees’ own beneficial microbiome could lead to discovery of new treatments to fight citrus greening disease
Medicine & Health SciencesMitochondria keep your brain cells alive − helping them run smoothly may protect against Parkinson’s disease
Science & TechnologyOceans without sharks would be far less healthy – new research
Science & TechnologyDig safely when building sandcastles and tunnels this summer – collapsing sand holes can cause suffocation and even death
Science & TechnologyFrom glowing corals to vomiting shrimp, animals have used bioluminescence to communicate for millions of years – here’s what scientists still don’t know about it
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