FIU achieves top rank in Carnegie research classification

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The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching announced today the newest edition of the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. FIU moved into the top category—R1: Doctoral Universities – Highest Research Activity. “We are focused on using state-of-the-art research and innovation as drivers to become a solutions center for our community and the world,” […]

5 things you need to know about Zika, its spread

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On Monday, Feb. 1, the World Health Organization declared the Zika virus a public health issue of international concern, a designation it has issued only three times previously. On Wednesday, Gov. Rick Scott directed Florida Surgeon General Dr. John Armstrong to declare a health emergency regarding Zika in Miami-Dade, Lee, Hillsborough and Santa Rosa counties. […]

Visit Shakespeare’s London at FIU’s new virtual reality facility

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It’s 1598, and you’re on your way to the Globe Theater to watch one of Shakespeare’s plays. You walk along the dirt roads and the green fields of London and you realize you can see the London Bridge in the distance. A vagabond asks you for a coin, and you find the village houses and the town market bustling with customers. […]

February #PantherPerks for your Favorite Panther

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Your Premier Destination in Coconut Grove Looking for a local getaway? The Sonesta Coconut Grove Miami Hotel, just down the street from Mayfair in the Grove, has partnered up with the FIU Alumni Association. The Sonesta is one of the finest hotels in Coconut Grove with a panoramic view of Biscayne Bay, world class cuisine, impeccable service and […]

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 […]

Freaking Out Because the Dow is Down?

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Freaking Out Because the Dow is Down?  These People Aren’t. Our financial planning clients get it. Sometimes the stock market gets ugly and accounts drop in value. You expect some panicked clients to call with orders to sell out of their investment portfolios. In fact, receiving a phone call or email from a flustered client […]

FIU alumnus John Bailly ’90 to feature work at Deering Estate as Artist-in-Residence

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John William Bailly ’90 is an accomplished FIU alumnus, he received his MFA in painting and printmaking from Yale University and has been serving as a Faculty Fellow of the Honors College since 2004. His work explores the random nature of information and the manner in which we process it. Utilizing juxtapositions of diverse data […]

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 […]

Student Professional Development Events during Panther Alumni Week

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Join us for these exciting professional development opportunities during Panther Alumni Week! For more ways to get involved, visit: paw.fiu.edu/students. Dining with 12 Panthers Daniel Farmer ’74 | Challenges in Having a Small Business | Tuesday, February 2, 2016 | 8AM | FIU@ I-75 | RSVP Michael Hernandez ’04 | How to get Started in […]