Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Carlos Gimenez congratulated Florida International University and Miami-Dade College on their new rankings on the U.S. News and World Report, the global authority in education rankings.

Congressman Gimenez represents Florida International University which has ranked #46 among public universities and #98 among all universities, public or private. Further, FIU tied for #1 in the nation for social mobility.

Congressman Gimenez is a proud alumnus of Miami Dade College which has ranked #4 amongst regional colleges and ranked #18 in all amongst all schools in the South Region. Further, MDC ranked in the South Region #6 in best colleges for veterans, #10 in social mobility, and #12 in value schools.

Watch Rep. Gimenez's video statement congratulating FIU HERE.

Watch Rep. Gimenez's video statement congratulating MDC HERE.

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Congressman Carlos Giménez represents Miami-Dade County and the beautiful Florida Keys. He is the only Cuban-born Member of the 118th Congress, having fled his homeland shortly after the Communist takeover of the island. He is the first career firefighter paramedic elected to the House of Representatives and served as the former Fire Chief of the City of Miami and Mayor of Miami-Dade County. He serves as the Chairman of the Homeland Security Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security, the Armed Services Committee, and the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party.