By Michael Martin In January 2011, during her first year of college at another university, Lauren Apodaca was struggling with severe anxiety when, one night, she felt a tingling sensation in her legs. As time went on, walking became increasingly difficult. One day, as she slogged her way to class, she passed out. When she […]
Hospitality alumnus goes from busboy to CEO
Alumnus Regynald G. Washington ’74 was invited back to FIU to speak at this summer’s Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management commencement ceremony on Sunday, July 29, 2018. In this interview, which originally appeared in FIU News, Washington opens up about the steps he took in life that propelled his career as a restaurateur: […]
Alumna’s life mission: to spread awareness about human trafficking
By Maria Gil When Karis Williams was only 15 years old she watched a human trafficking documentary that changed her life and gave her a purpose. She decided she would dedicate herself to rescuing lives. After serving in the military, earning her master’s in global affairs (MAGA) from the Steven J. Green School of International and Public Affairs in […]
Journalism, business alumna takes home 8 Emmys®
By Sarah Hernandez FIU journalism alumna Amanda Ramirez ’05, MBA ’10, WUVG 34 Univision Atlanta Executive Producer/News Anchor, recently took home 8 Emmys® in several categories, including General Assignment Report – No Time Limit; Weather – Feature, Segment, Program or Special; and Continuing Coverage for the station’s outstanding coverage of Hurricane María, throughout the storm’s passage across Puerto Rico and […]
FIU ranked a top performing public university in Florida
Your FIU is ranked No. 2 among public universities in the state of Florida, according to performance scores released by the Florida Board of Governors. “Over the past four years we have aligned all efforts to make sure FIU students get the support they need to be academically and professionally successful,” said FIU President Mark […]
Wolfsonian–FIU opens its first major Art Deco exhibition in Fall 2018
Deco: Luxury to Mass Market (opening October 19, 2018) will trace Art Deco’s European origins, migration to the U.S., and spectacular culmination in 1930s Miami Beach Walking tour neighborhood guide to bring the Wolfsonian experience out of the galleries and into the streets The Wolfsonian–Florida International University announces the museum’s first large-scale exhibition devoted to Art […]
Career Resources Round Up
I’m not one to be a gatekeeper. Education and resources need to be accessible, readily available, easy to navigate and applicable. Here are my favorite go-to resources that I refer to clients to learn about themselves, their targeted industries, professional development, career transitions and overall job search strategy. I don’t go to these sites every […]
12 Steps to Writing a Great Resume
Having a hard time finding work? Are you filling out application after application and never landing interviews? Maybe it is time to re-think your resume! Whether you are creating your first resume or looking for a few quick tips to give you an edge over the competition, this guide will provide you with some insight […]
The Ultimate Interviewing Resource Guide
Prepping for an upcoming interview can be overwhelming. Interviewing requires work – understanding the position, researching the company, reflecting on your work history and identifying your career goals. There are many great resources readily available online, but sometimes it can be a challenge to figure out what exactly to search for or ask. To make […]
Spring Forward in Your Career with these Professional Development Events!
Spring is in full bloom at FIU and so are your opportunities to connect with professionals, meet new colleagues and alumni in our community and beyond. From workshops to webinars to in person events, there is something for everyone this spring at FIU! Saturday Workshop Series Join us for two interactive professional development workshops! […]