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NewsCommunity Newspapers (Miami)September 14, 2026Miami-Dade County

Florida TaxWatch Awards FIU 2026 Government Productivity Award for Graduation Rate Growth

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Florida TaxWatch honored Florida International University with a 2026 Government Productivity Award for increasing its four-year graduation rate to 70% in 2024. The university's graduation rate for first-time-in-college students has increased by 45 percentage points over the past decade.

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Why It Matters

The recognition highlights the institutional performance and resource allocation of a major public university serving students in Florida.

Key Facts

  • Florida TaxWatch honored Florida International University with a 2026 Government Productivity Award.
  • FIU's four-year graduation rate for first-time-in-college students climbed 45 percentage points over the past decade.
  • The university's four-year graduation rate reached 70% in 2024.
  • The award recognizes FIU's success in improving graduation outcomes while effectively utilizing public resources.
  • FIU leads Florida's public universities in the recognized metrics.

Who's Mentioned

OrganizationFIU“Florida International University, recipient of the recognition”other70%“FIU's four-year graduation rate for first-time-in-college students in 2024”PersonJeff Kottkamp“President and CEO of Florida TaxWatch”other45“Percentage point climb in four-year graduation rate over the past decade”PersonJay Collins“Florida Lieutenant Governor”OrganizationFlorida TaxWatch“Presented the Government Productivity Award”PersonKaitlyn Pereyra“Senior director, Office of Student Success Operations and Strategy”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 as the top-performing public university in the state”OrganizationFlorida International University“Public university recognized for student success and graduation rates.”other12“Number of public universities in Florida”