Singularity University Opens Global Impact Competition in Miami Seeking Innovative Ideas to Address Sea Level Rise

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Knight Foundation invests $70,000 to help entrepreneurs engage in local problem-solving and build global connections Singularity University today launched its Global Impact Competition (GIC) in Miami calling on innovators to answer the question: How would you solve South Florida’s sea level rise challenge and improve the lives of a million people in three to five […]

Upcoming PAMM Events

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The FIU Alumni Association is proud to partner with the Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM) and offer FIU alumni a brand new discount. FIU alumni can receive the PAMM member rate on all programming listed below. PAMM Studio Programs Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM) offers innovative studio programs exploring contemporary issues in art and the creative making […]

Announcing your FIU Student Alumni Association Executive Board

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     The FIU Student Alumni Association recently held elections for executive board members. The Executive Board is responsible for hosting events and programs to benefit you, our SAA members!  Be sure to send them an email with suggestions of events, programs and ideas you would like to see them implement.  Kandys Temes, President | president.fiusaa@gmail.com Kandys […]

March 2015 Member Spotlight

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Betty Perry FIU Degree: B.S. in Nursing Graduation Year: 1974 Lifetime Member since: 1978 Profession: Founding First Lady of Florida International University Why she joined the FIU Alumni Association: Part of my DNA. Keeping in touch! What does FIU mean to her: Chuck and I moved to Miami in 1969 when FIU was but a gleam in our eyes. […]

Alumnus R.M. Drake Goes from Sidewalk Poetry to Bestseller

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Robert Macias was looking over the food options in the Miami Coral Park Senior High cafeteria one day when he felt a sharp pain. Someone had flicked his ear. The underclassman swung around to eyeball the tormentor, but the kids in line were stone-faced. So he turned back to the steaming lunch options. Flick. Again […]

2014-2015 FIU Ambassadors Announced

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Established 8 years ago, the University Ambassadors is an organization that exemplifies the FIU motto – “Worlds Ahead”.  Since its inception, it has been FIU’s premiere student leader organization. To be selected as an Ambassador is an honor, a privilege and an excellent opportunity for personal and professional growth.  To be an FIU Student Ambassador […]