Hospitality alumni honor mentor, support students, through Rocco Angelo Legacy in Leadership Campaign

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Alumni of the FIU Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management have donated more than half a million dollars to a fund that honors their beloved professor Rocco Angelo, an associate dean who has mentored generations of hospitality students and helped them succeed. Three alumni are leading the way: Burt Cabañas, founder and chairman of BENCHMARK®, a […]

Discover Your Potential with Weyleen Ma ’98, EMBA ‘07

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Helping people look and feel their best is the highlight of every day for Weyleen Ma ’98, EMBA ‘07. As a certified image trainer, a fashion expert and a business consultant, Weyleen works with both individuals and businesses to improve communication, confidence, appearance and relationships, both personal and professional. She is the founder and president of […]

FIU alumni organize the first annual Wynwood Beer Festival

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The first annual Wynwood Beer Festival is quickly gaining ground as the premier craft beer festival in South Florida. The festival expects to have more than 40 breweries and 150 beer choices, with unlimited tastings for all attendees. The festival was created by an FIU School of Business graduate, Kevin J. Martin ’13. Kevin majored in […]

A Brighter Tomorrow, One Bouquet at a Time

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Much like our beloved Magic City, Maria Peralta ‘05 has a warm and sunny disposition. As she opens up about her blossoming business, Flower Fanatic, she radiates enthusiasm, compassion and kindness. For Maria, each day is an opportunity to create a more vibrant and loving Miami. Her imaginative floral arrangements reveal unmistakable talent and creativity, […]

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 […]