International relations major wins inauguration essay contest, trip to D.C.

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With preparations for the presidential inauguration in full swing in the nation’s capital, FIU hosted its first inauguration essay contest for students to win a fully-funded trip to Washington, D.C. The winner of the contest, Honors College student and international relations major Darlyn De La Rosa, will travel to D.C. for the 58th Presidential Inauguration to experience […]

Presidential Appointment Applications

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Interested in serving as an appointee in the next Presidential Administration?  FIU has a rich history of alumni serving in presidential administrations from both sides of the aisle. Many of these individuals have been instrumental in influencing government at all levels. Now, the National Hispanic Leadership Agenda (NHLA) has launched a joint initiative with the Latino Victory […]

Historic week in Washington: FIU in DC Opens, Critical funds raised for Student Internship

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From June 6-10, FIU inaugurated its dynamic new hub in the nation’s capital with a series of thematic panels and receptions with alumni, friends and federal partners. Thanks to two very special donors, over $65,000 were committed for student internship stipends while University leadership visited the White House and signed an employment agreement with the […]

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 […]

Congressional Hispanic Leadership Institute honors FIU on its 50th Anniversary

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The Congressional Hispanic Leadership Institute (CHLI) will honor Florida International University on May 13th at its Annual Gala & Leadership Awards at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Washington, D.C. This year, CHLI is celebrating its commitment to Latino youth and honoring exceptional leaders and institutions that have been involved with CHLI in the past and have […]

Defining FIU’s federal priorities

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Several snowfalls didn’t stop FIU Panthers this week in the capital city as President Mark B. Rosenberg and advocates presented the university’s priorities to Congress and celebrated 50 years of federal partnerships this week. President Rosenberg meets with Florida delegation Graduate Medical Education (GME) This past Tuesday, March 3, President Mark B. Rosenberg traveled to Capitol Hill to present FIU’s federal priorities to the Florida […]