NewsMiami's Community NewspapersSeptember 14, 2026Miami-Dade County
Florida TaxWatch honors FIU with Government Productivity Award for graduation rates
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Florida TaxWatch recognized Florida International University with a 2026 Government Productivity Award, honoring its four-year graduation rate reaching 70% in 2024. The university's graduation rate for first-time-in-college students has increased by 45 percentage points over the past decade.
Read the full story at Miami's Community NewspapersWhy It Matters
The recognition highlights FIU's performance metrics in student success and public resource efficiency among Florida's public universities.
Key Facts
- FIU's four-year graduation rate for first-time-in-college students reached 70% in 2024.
- The graduation rate has climbed 45 percentage points over the past decade.
- Florida TaxWatch honored FIU with a 2026 Government Productivity Award.
- The award recognizes FIU's success in improving graduation outcomes while using public resources effectively.
- FIU leads Florida's public universities in the cited metrics.
Who's Mentioned
OrganizationFIU“Florida International University, recipient of the Government Productivity Award”PersonJeff Kottkamp“President and CEO of Florida TaxWatch.”PersonJay Collins“Florida Lieutenant Governor.”OrganizationFlorida TaxWatch“Awarding organization that recognized FIU.”PersonKaitlyn Pereyra“Senior director, Office of Student Success Operations and Strategy, Innovative E”PersonBridgette Cram“Vice president for Academic Affairs and Student Success Operations and Integrate”PersonLynne Shaw“FIU Associate Vice President for Government & Community Relations.”OrganizationFlorida Board of Governors“Ranked FIU No. 1 among Florida's public universities.”OrganizationFlorida International University“Recipient of the Government Productivity Award and top-performing public univers”