Discounted FIU Rate for eMerge Americas

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FIU has once again partnered with the Technology Foundation of the Americas to participate in eMerge Americas, which will take place Monday, June 12 and Tuesday, June 13. This conference is an opportunity for entrepreneurs and investors to connect and share ideas about visionary innovation in technology in hopes of establishing Miami’s future as the […]

Dreams morph into reality for former foster/homeless students

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Little wishes came true the other day—the kind that lead to bigger things down the road. Twenty-seven young women who either aged out of foster care or experienced homelessness as youth received precision help on the journey to reaching their goals. Standing on a stage in the GC ballroom in front of a supportive crowd, some asked for […]

Alumnus’ app featured in App Store top 10

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A new app that helps convey emotion while texting, created by alumnus Jordan Shidlofsky JD ’14, was featured in the App Store’s top 10 most downloaded apps for iMessage in April. The free app, called ContextIsKey, allows users to send messages in different fonts that relay emotions like anger, sadness and happiness. It’s currently available […]

First-ever U.S. Julius Klinger graphic design exhibition, Fall 2017 at The Wolf

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Julius Klinger: Posters for a Modern Age Celebrates a Founding Figure of Modern Poster Art Influential advertisements, illustrations, prints, and more parallel the rise of graphic design as a profession MIAMI BEACH (April 27, 2017) — Starting this fall, The Wolfsonian–Florida International University calls attention to the transformative designs of one of history’s leading graphic […]

SPARK with Luly B. is coming to Graham Center!

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On May 4, 2017, FIU alumna Luly Balepogi ‘00 will be creating magic on campus in the Graham Center ballrooms. Spark with Luly B. is an interactive and inspiring one-day workshop, conference and party designed for extraordinary women! The event promotes and encourages self-discovery, confidence, connection and most of all, fun. Twenty years ago, Luly […]

Alumnus helps Boston schools adopt a new world map

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Boston Public Schools recently made headlines around the globe by introducing a different style of map, called the Gall-Peters projection, into the classroom for the first time. While some individual schools in the United States have used the Gall-Peters projection, it is believed that Boston is the first school district to adopt the map in all […]

The Business of Falling in Love with Arman Aru ’09 and Suzanna Aru ’10, MBA ’16

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Meet Arman Aru ‘09 and Suzanna Aru ’10, MBA ‘16, two successful FIU business graduates who found more than just a great education at FIU – they found each other. A serendipitous classroom encounter brought the pair together during their freshman year, and soon after, they became inseparable. Together, Arman and Suzanna worked their way […]

Merchandise News

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The next time you’re shopping at Target, stock up on your FIU gear! The Target stores on 10101 W. Flagler, 7800 SW 104th St. and 7795 SW 40th St. have something for your entire family – women, men’s, children’s shirts and even baby onesies! Please support our FIU! As FIU continues to grow as an institution, […]

Alumna named Miami-Dade’s Assistant Principal of the Year

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Like her mother before her, Cisely Scott made education her career. Initially, she followed in her mother’s footsteps, working as a Miami-Dade County Public Schools teacher. Then she became an assistant principal. On Thursday, she made her mother proud. School district leaders named Scott the Assistant Principal of the Year. This marks the fourth consecutive year an […]