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FLIRT Symposium

Dr. Rose Stiffin and Faculty successfully hosted the Third Annual FLIRT Symposium at Florida Memorial University
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Walk in Bethel Receives Honorable Mention

Walk in Bethel received honorable mention at the 2017 Amsterdam Book Festival. The festival celebrates books worthy of further attention from the European market. Entries can be in Dutch, English, French, Spanish, German or Portuguese and can be published, self-published or issued by an independent publishing house. Submitted works are ...
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Stiffin Featured in the Miami Times

Meet the authors of color Local writers group hosts free program in Miami Gardens Saturday The Ralph Hogges and Benjamin Cowins Writers Group of South Florida will host Speak, Sign & Sell a gathering and celebration of authors of color. The free program will be 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. ...
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Legacy Miami Announces Top Black Educators of 2017

Rose Mary Stiffin, Ph.D. was recognized as one of Legacy Miami’s top Black educators of 2017. “It is an honor to be recognized for my work as an educator, mentor and leader,” said Stiffin. Stiffin is the Chair of the Department of Health & Natural Sciences at Florida Memorial University.
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Casino Blues – Chapter 12

Casino Blues – Chapter 12 Shay often drove over to nearby Indianola to do his business. He always took Trudy and her kids, who viewed the twenty-minute drive as an adventure. They were desperate for a change of scenery, even though there was in actual fact very little difference between ...
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