About Us
Mission and Purpose
FIU Alumni's mission is to serve the FIU community by providing lifelong connections to the university. Through fundraising, volunteer opportunities, engaging programs and events, we help enhance FIU’s future by providing the necessary resources to sustain our excellence in academics, research and community service.
Our purpose is to provide opportunities for our community to support FIU’s key strategic initiatives, which include the revitalization and expansion of financial resources, achieving academic excellence, enhancing research and creative initiatives, and engaging the community of FIU.
Commitment to Alumni
At FIU, alumni are an essential part of the university’s past, present and future. We are building a relationship model that listens first, seeking to understand the evolving goals, needs, and perspectives of our graduates. From career development to lifelong learning and community engagement, we offer pathways for alumni to stay connected, supported, and influential. This approach reflects FIU’s belief in building value through shared experiences, collective knowledge, and a strong sense of belonging across generations.
Facts and Achievements
- FIU Alumni Relations engages a thriving global network of more than 340,000 graduates from all 50 U.S. states and 167 countries .
- Our volunteer Board of Directors, made up of alumni leaders, brings real-world perspectives to guide our initiatives.
FIU Highlights
- Recognized as the No. 1 U.S. public university for student experience by The Wall Street Journal—a reflection of the strong community and support network FIU alumni create .
- Ranked No. 13 globally (and No. 2 in the U.S.) in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings, affirming FIU’s advancing influence on education, research, and societal outcomes .
- Now among the Top 50 public research universities in the country, with standout graduate programs in Law, Engineering, Public Health, and Business .
- FIU Law is South Florida’s No. 1 law school, advancing into the Top 60 nationally, and our International MBA ranks in the Top 2 among U.S. public universities—evidence of alumni-driven academic excellence .