2014-2015 FIU Ambassadors Announced

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Established 8 years ago, the University Ambassadors is an organization that exemplifies the FIU motto – “Worlds Ahead”.  Since its inception, it has been FIU’s premiere student leader organization. To be selected as an Ambassador is an honor, a privilege and an excellent opportunity for personal and professional growth.  To be an FIU Student Ambassador […]

FIU HWCOM’s local television show, For Your Health

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The FIU Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine (FIU HWCOM) has launched a local health television show titled For Your Health. The show, which debuted on Oct. 19 on WPLG-TV Channel 10, features HWCOM doctors and other FIU experts sharing their knowledge on current and important health and medical issues. John Rock, M.D., founding dean and […]

SOPHAS Public Heath Virtual Grad School Fair

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Connect with graduate school representatives from CEPH-Accredited SOPHAS Public Heath Schools & Programs in a live, virtual setting. This is a free event for all prospective students to attend. Staff from the Robert Stempel College of Public Health & Social Work will also be in attendance. Events will be taking place November 5-7, 2014. Registration […]

Lorena Estrada ’10: From Student to Journalist

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“When I walked across stage at commencement, I knew where I was going,” shared Lorena Estrada ’10.  But her focused direction wasn’t developed overnight. Born to a Greek mother and Nicaraguan father who were always watching the evening news, Lorena knew from a young age that her compass pointed to journalism. As a University student, […]

Miami Idealist Grad Fair

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FIU Alumni searching for graduate schools and programs should attend the Idealist Graduate School Fair on 10/20 at BankUnited Center, Coral Gables.  The event is free, open to the public, and meant for anyone thinking of going to grad school to further their career in the nonprofit and public sectors. At the fair, you can […]

Start an apprenticeship with Enstitute

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Enstitute is a full-time, paid one year experiential learning program that provides talented and diverse millennials with a career in technology, business, design, and entrepreneurship. The Enstitute program matches bright young people to work and learn 1-1 under leading entrepreneurs and executives at todays most innovative companies while providing a community of mentors, advisors, and peers […]

October 2014 Member Spotlight

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Aldo Guerrero FIU Degree: B.A. in Liberal Studies Graduation Year: 2011 Member since: 2011 Profession: Client Manager, Assistant Vice President at Willis of Massachusetts Why he joined the FIU Alumni Association: I joined the FIU Alumni Association because it is an exciting way to be involved with the University and an avenue to give back to an institution […]

Rodriguez, Trueba and Company

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Rodriguez, Trueba and Company (RT&C), is a distinguished, full-service public accounting firm servicing the South Florida market for the past 28 years. The firm is honored to be a part of the Panther family and proud that all partners, Mariano Rodriguez, co-founder, (class of ’79) Carlos Trueba, co-founder, (class of ’77), Jarnette Rodriguez, (class of […]