More than 1,000 attend vigil to mourn victims of pedestrian bridge tragedy

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On Wednesday, March 21, the FIU Student Government Association held a moving vigil to remember the victims and their families of the pedestrian bridge tragedy. During the event, President Mark B. Rosenberg shared a message with the community in both English and Spanish, and Alexa Duran’s best friends bravely sang “Stay” by Rihanna for those […]

During Difficult Times, Panthers Unite

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We have received many inquiries from members of the community as to how they can donate funds through FIU to help the victims and families of the recent pedestrian bridge accident. In response, we have created a dedicated fund to help support those affected by this tragedy. As a university community, we continue to grieve […]

A message from Alumni Board President Eduardo “Eddie” Hondal

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Fellow FIU Panthers & All Panther Friends: We are experiencing some of the most difficult times in FIU’s history. We will all remember where we were when we heard the tragic news of March 15, 2018. As FIU alumni, our prayers go out to all the victims and their families. A heartfelt thank you also […]

President Rosenberg update on pedestrian bridge

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FIU President Mark B. Rosenberg sent the following message to the university community on Saturday, March 17, 2018. Dear FIU family, Our hearts break for the victims of the bridge collapse. Lives have been lost. Futures and families shattered. I have met family members and friends of the victims. My heart goes out to them. […]

2018 Miami Herald Business Plan Challenge

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Do you have a business idea? Participate in the 2018 Miami Herald Business Plan Challenge for a chance to get covered in The Miami Herald and get exposed to potential investors. The Business Plan Challenge is sponsored by Pino Global Entrepreneurship Center. You only need to submit an executive summary (no more than 3 pages […]

President addresses tragedy in Broward

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On Wednesday, February 14, President Rosenberg sent the following message to the university community.   Dear members of the university community, Our FIU family is shocked and saddened by the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School this afternoon. Senseless violence has struck again — this time in our own community. I have reached out to Broward […]

FIU Day 2018

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On Wednesday, February 7, members of the FIU community – including students, faculty, alumni, and members of the FIU Board of Trustees will be in Tallahassee, advocating for FIU’s 2018 Legislative Priorities and thanking our legislative delegation for their continued support of FIU. Members of the Florida Legislature, which includes six FIU alumni, have been extremely supportive […]

FIU alumna makes an impact during Panther Alumni Week

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Each year, FIU welcomes hundreds of alumni back to campus for Panther Alumni Week, during the first week of February. In 2018, we will celebrate the fifth anniversary of this important program. In celebration of this anniversary, we have featured Tiffany Arango, an alumna who has truly made an impact on this program. FIU Alumni Association: Tell us a little […]