Announcing our 2016 Scholarship Recipients

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The FIU Alumni Association proudly announces the 2016 Scholarship Recipients for the Legacy Scholarships. These FIU students were chosen by our Scholarship Committee.  Each student has a minimum grade point average of 3.0 or higher.  Each of our recipients are an FIU legacy, the son/daughter, grandchild or sibling of an FIU alumni.  Each recipient will […]

Alumni annual meeting celebrates new board of directors and $50,000 donation from Wells Fargo

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On Wednesday, May 4, the FIU Alumni Association celebrated the Annual Meeting & Cocktail Reception, a spirited event which has helped the Alumni Association propel into each new year for over a decade. Before the cocktail reception kicked off, an intimate group of volunteers gathered to be inducted into the 2016-2017 Alumni Association Board of […]

Art & Health: Her Body of Art at the Frost Museum

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While women have made significant strides in the past decades, the culture at large continues to place great emphasis on how women should look. These unrealistic beauty standards, distributed through the media, have had drastic impact on women, their body image and overall wellness. In our inaugural lunch series Art & Health: Her Body of Art, […]

FIU to launch D.C. hub and Make A Difference for students, alumni, partners

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FIU has announced the opening of a dynamic new hub for alumni, faculty and students in our nation’s capital, and a reinvigorated approach to the university’s initiatives in Washington, D.C. On the week of June 6-10, FIU will open the doors to its new hub just a few short blocks from Union Station and Capitol […]

FIU eMerges as a leader in innovation

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A wise man recently said that F-I-U stands for the Future Is Us. Nowhere was that more evident than at the 2016 edition of eMerge Americas. The powerhouse conference on Miami Beach brings together entrepreneurs, researchers, investors and everyone else with an interest in tech innovation. And it served as the perfect showcase for promising […]

Alumnae poets publish new books

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The art of poetry… Words that paint and verses that sing Trains of thought, sailboats of sounds Such things we feel, but cannot see. Such is this art… Poetry. What’s the first thing that comes to mind? Be honest. Shakespearean sonnets and afternoon tea? The haiku written in third grade that Mom framed and glued onto […]

TEDxFIU 2016 Call for Speakers

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For four years, TEDxFIU has captivated the FIU community. From firsthand accounts of inspiring stories to conversations about cutting edge research and finding solutions to global problems, TEDxFIU speakers show the world what it means to be Worlds Ahead. With a new year underway and the fifth annual TEDxFIU event around the corner, the TEDxFIU […]

Accessible Arts Experience for Kids

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FREE fun for the whole family! The Zot Artz approach to making art and art tools offer individuals of all abilities an opportunity for creative expression through arts and mobility. Everyone can join the fun, choosing colors, creating patterns, stamping, rolling and printing to make their mark. Developing skills through play is the idea behind […]

Diana Beltran ’07 on the importance of giving back

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Donor Spotlight Diana Beltran ’07 Learning and Delivery Manager, Wyndham Hotel Group   What do you love most about FIU and your involvement here? What I love most about FIU is the continuous reach from the faculty. Also, all the different opportunities of financial aid provided to the students. Last I will mention I love the […]