Promoting artists of color through Prizm Art Fair

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Mikhaile M. Solomon M.Arch. ’11 is the mastermind behind the Prizm, a one-of-a-kind art fair with a mission to promote artists of color. The art fair was founded in 2013 after Mikhaile noticed a lack of visibility for artists of the African diaspora during Miami’s biggest art festival, Art Basel. Since Art Basel is regarded […]

5 Reasons You Need To Implement “No Meeting Fridays”

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Scheduling back to back meetings all week long is never as productive as it sounds. It can be overwhelming, and make you think you think you don’t have any time during the day to get things done.  And those emails? If you get 10 an hour like I do, you have 40 waiting for you […]

Donor Spotlight: Jonathan Cameron, CFP ’07

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Jonathan Cameron, CFP ’07 Co-Founder & CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, CameronDowning What do you love most about FIU and your involvement here?There is an energy and a palpable momentum building at FIU. Who doesn’t want to be a part of that? It is also exciting to meet other alumni, hear their stories of success, and learn […]

Nicole Carter ’08: An inspiring woman empowering women

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There’s unparalleled value within a strong female support system. That’s just one of the many lessons Nicole Carter ’08 learned while at FIU and, specifically, while in Phi Mu Fraternity. And it’s something she still carries with her today. “As a Phi Mu, I recognized the critical importance of networking and developing relationships with strong […]

Graduate Student Represents Russia at UN summit

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A  School of Journalism and Mass Communication (SJMC) graduate student was one of only 193 young leaders around the world chosen to represent member states at the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Summit in New York late September. Alina Rafikova – a Fulbright scholar pursuing a master’s degree in mass communication with a specialization in global strategic communications – represented Russia, […]

Cyber Conference Highlights Criminal Activity Under our Noses

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In a bone-chilling demonstration, FIU alumnus and Secret Service Agent Robert Villanueva recently directed an operative to commit cybertheft from the comfort of the MARC Pavilion. Shielded from view by a black curtain, the man with a Russian accent spoke over a microphone while his interaction with the “Deep Web”—the part of the Internet not […]

Enter for a chance to win two free tickets to the South Florida BrewFest

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Update your contact information and enter the promo code “BREWFEST” for your chance to win two (2) tickets for the South Florida BrewFest ($60 value) this Saturday, November 7 at 12 p.m. South Florida BrewFest is a one-day beer festival featuring some of the best craft breweries and their one-of-a-kind beers. The goal is to help continue to influence […]

Tina Vidal ’02, ’04: The Leader of the Pack

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When Tina Vidal ’02, ’04 boarded a plane from Las Vegas to Miami on New Year’s Day in 2015, she knew her dream was about to take flight. Over the course of the five-hour plane ride, Tina incorporated her new business venture, Pooch Perks, a lifestyle pet subscription box of unique plush and durable dog toys, […]

Miami Might: Put your strength where your heart is

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After graduating, Matthew Kunkle ’14 was looking to do something beyond himself, something that would truly make a difference. With previous volunteer experience at the Special Olympics and a passion for fitness, Kunkle thought of ways he could combine his background in order to assist special needs organizations & athletes. That’s how Miami Might came to be. Miami Might challenges people […]