Alumna Makes Her Mark in Media

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Are you following your heart? Are you fulfilling your purpose? If not, what is holding you back? Johanna Salazar ’10 shares her inspiring journey of self-discovery while learning to look at everything through a lens of empathy and gratitude. Born in Colombia, Johanna and her younger sister were raised by their fiercely independent grandmother, Aceneth. […]

Announcing 2016 Football Watch Parties

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Panther fans across the nation are joining forces to celebrate FIU Football! We’re happy to announce the 2016 Panther Network Football Watch Party schedule. This page will be updated as new watch parties are scheduled. September 1: FIU Football vs. Indiana Greater New York Panther Network – President, Cedric Bess – EVENT DETAILS September 17: FIU […]

Why Katrin Hussmann Schroll JD ’06 gives back

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Donor Spotlight Katrin Hussmann Schroll, JD ’06 Assistant Dean of Admissions, University of Maryland Carey School of Law   What do you love most about FIU and your involvement here? FIU is truly a unique and special place. FIU gives diversity a whole new meaning. The quality and richness of the student body is truly amazing. What […]

College of Business Mentor Program

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The countdown to the College of Business Mentor Program kick-off has begun! As the deadline approaches, we encourage you to submit your application today. Intended to enhance classroom experience, the program connects students with leading executives for one-on-one mentoring. Mentors share their business experience and expertise, offering practical advice and leading industry insight. Students gain […]

Welcome to Fall 2016

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President Mark B. Rosenberg sent the following message to the FIU community on Aug. 22, 2016: If this is your first semester with us, welcome to the FIU family! To our returning students, faculty and staff, we’re so glad to have you back! Together, we’re beginning an exciting journey – a new academic year full […]

Design Ingenuity from the Netherlands to Grace the Wolfsonian–FIU

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In Fall 2016, The Wolfsonian–Florida International University will debut Modern Dutch Design, an examination of innovative design from the Netherlands between 1890 and 1940. On view November 18, 2016 through June 11, 2017, the exhibition traces how Dutch designers, architects, and artists evolved in the modern age—cementing their country’s reputation as a center for cutting-edge […]

Mario Rodriguez ’10 on the importance of giving back

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Donor Spotlight Mario Rodriguez ’10 Assistant Director for Multicultural Student Center, UW Madison   What do you love most about FIU and your involvement here? I love the fact that FIU graduates the highest level of Latinx students undergrad, masters and doctoral level, as well as the location and the branding of the school. What advice […]

Creating a World of Change with Karlyn Emile ’05, ’11

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In a country as richly diverse as ours, you may be surprised to learn that a large segment of our population is virtually overlooked in medical classrooms. Without training, graduates are left ill-equipped to provide proper care for these unique and often misunderstood individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Enter Karlyn Emile, DHSc, MPH, CHES […]

Tell us why you give to FIU

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Through the generous support of individuals like you, we’re able to make a difference in the lives of our students and keep FIU WorldsAhead. Please take the brief survey below and help us better serve our alumni and students. Every gift makes a difference. To learn more or support an area you’re passionate about, visit give.fiu.edu. […]

Wolfsonian graphic remix project celebrates “Freedom to Vote”

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Leading up to Election Day (November 8), The Wolfsonian–Florida International University is presenting three months of election-themed programming centered around Thoughts on Democracy: Freedom to Vote 2016, a collaboration with contemporary designers Mirko Ilić, Oliver Munday, Paul Sahre, and Bonnie Siegler to create a graphic response to the 2016 presidential race. Using “Freedom to Vote” […]