Florida International University Foundation
Project Title
For Puerto Rican students displaced in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria
Date
Jun. 14, 2018
Duration
12 months
Description
Hurricane Maria hit Puerto Rico on September 16, 2017, and residents are still struggling to repair the damage wrought by the storm. Not only were schools, businesses, and countless homes destroyed, but the life trajectories of citizens were thrown drastically off course. In hopes of continuing their education uninterrupted, college students have come by the thousands to Florida. Florida International University (FIU), a public research university in Miami, has extended services to displaced students in the region. As a federally designated Hispanic Serving Institution, FIU is well equipped to ensure that arriving students are given the tools to succeed. FIU’s commitment to teaching, research and creative activity, and collaborative engagement with local and global communities aligns with the Corporation’s mission of promoting the advancement and diffusion of knowledge and understanding. With Corporation support, FIU will help subsidize tuition and basic living expenses for displaced Puerto Rican students.