05/11/2026
Looking ahead to 2030, Dean Michael Cheng, PhD, CHE is charting a bold course for FIU Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management
Our strategy focuses on three powerful lanes of growth:
💡 Entrepreneurship – empowering students to launch and lead.
🛳️ Cruise Industry – strengthening South Florida’s global hub for hospitality.
🤖 Technology & AI – driving innovation that reshapes the future of service and travel.
With industry partnerships, cutting-edge programs, and a student-first mission, we’re building the next generation of hospitality leaders.