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Florida Atlantic University and Florida International University are among many colleges and universities seeing an influx of applications as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Some are calling it the "Fauci Effect" named for Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation's leading infections disease expert.

Last winter, vaccine tourism was frowned on — but this summer developing countries like Colombia realize it actually aided their own fledgling vaccination efforts.

What can public universities do to protect students and staff from COVID? Plus, Fort Lauderdale officials are considering a plan to build underground tunnels under the city. And what if we have to retreat from South Florida?

President Biden has selected Frank Mora, former head of FIU's Latin American and Caribbean Center, to be U.S. envoy to the Organization of American States.

Many expats feel their economic contribution to Haiti merits political clout, too. But the murder of Haiti's president may prompt a reality check for the diaspora.

Florida International University and Broward College plan to use the unrestricted funding to boost programs for needy students.

Samya Zia, 19, an economics major at Florida International University, won $9,000 in a national startup competition earlier this year.

National Deaf History Month focuses on the contributions that the community has given to American society. We take a look at the experience of being Deaf during the pandemic, through a new art program at the Frost Museum.

With the state facing a budget crunch thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, what has been the impact of the virus on the finances of local colleges and universities? Can schools keep tuition in check?

A new course at Florida International University explores the history of psychedelics and a new frontier for how these substances might have a positive effect on mental illness.

"There was no closure, really — the word we use for all kinds of big life events. There was no closure."

A Florida International University acting class held virtual Shakespeare workshops with high school students in Miami-Dade County.