Panther Network leaders gather from around the world for our annual summit

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On February 4 – 6, our 4th annual Panther Network Leadership Summit brought together 23 network leaders from all around the globe. This two day summit was jam-packed with activities meant to reinvigorate their Panther Spirit, with sessions ranging from the importance of giving back to networking and goal setting. As proud representatives of FIU […]

How Can My Business Benefit From A PEO?

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In the coming weeks we want to educate the FIU alumni business community about how using a PEO can help to solve some of the challenges of operating a business across highlighted industries & employer groups. Here are some key advantages of using a PEO for any business: Learn more at http://thepeogroup.com/fiu.

Metro Houston Network New Year’s Mixer

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Our Houston Panther family came together to bring the New Year in with a bang and a howl! The mixer hosted at Howl At The Moon, a popular live piano bar, drew a large crowd of diverse Panthers from all parts of the city who laughed, networked, reminisced and had a great night. This was […]

Bill Hansen Catering selected as a finalist in the 2016 Top Entrepreneurial Awards

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We are honored to share that Bill Hansen Catering, owned by alumnus William Hanson MS ’80, has been selected as a finalist in the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce 2016 Top Entrepreneurial Awards for the Top Small Business of the Year category. Bill Hansen Luxury Catering and Event Production offers a number of flexible catering and […]

Dining with 12 Panthers: Jason Auricchio ’07 & Roy Perez

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By Ashley Blake, Junior | Edited by Natalie Montaner On November 10, the FIU Alumni Association hosted a Dining with 12 Panthers (D12) with alumnus Jason Auricchio ’07 & his colleague Roy Perez. Besides the amazing food, the event was phenomenal. As students, we know it’s important to use the information learned in class, but […]

Promoting artists of color through Prizm Art Fair

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Mikhaile M. Solomon M.Arch. ’11 is the mastermind behind the Prizm, a one-of-a-kind art fair with a mission to promote artists of color. The art fair was founded in 2013 after Mikhaile noticed a lack of visibility for artists of the African diaspora during Miami’s biggest art festival, Art Basel. Since Art Basel is regarded […]

5 Reasons You Need To Implement “No Meeting Fridays”

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Scheduling back to back meetings all week long is never as productive as it sounds. It can be overwhelming, and make you think you think you don’t have any time during the day to get things done.  And those emails? If you get 10 an hour like I do, you have 40 waiting for you […]

Nicole Carter ’08: An inspiring woman empowering women

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There’s unparalleled value within a strong female support system. That’s just one of the many lessons Nicole Carter ’08 learned while at FIU and, specifically, while in Phi Mu Fraternity. And it’s something she still carries with her today. “As a Phi Mu, I recognized the critical importance of networking and developing relationships with strong […]

Miami Might: Put your strength where your heart is

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After graduating, Matthew Kunkle ’14 was looking to do something beyond himself, something that would truly make a difference. With previous volunteer experience at the Special Olympics and a passion for fitness, Kunkle thought of ways he could combine his background in order to assist special needs organizations & athletes. That’s how Miami Might came to be. Miami Might challenges people […]

Alumni Flashback to the 90’s at the Silver Pride 25 Year Reunion

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Each homecoming week, the FIU Alumni Association celebrates graduates from the past 25 years during the Silver Pride Reunion. On Friday, October 23, seven alumni were inducted from the class of 1990 and past classes. Over 60 alumni and guests were in attendance to enjoy this special occasion. This year, in celebration of the first class of the […]