MIAMI (July 5, 2016) – Academics continue to be an important focal point in the FIU Athletic Department. Over the past few years, FIU student-athletes have made tremendous academic strides and the 2015-16 academic year was no exception. The Panthers notched their highest overall grade-point average (3.1) on record, while increasing its Federal Graduation Rate (FGR) 19 percentage points.
"The word 'student' in 'student-athlete' will always be the most important thing to us," FIU Executive Director of Sports and Entertainment Pete Garcia said. "The work that our student-athletes have done in the classroom is outstanding.