[vision_dropcap style=”text” color=”navy”]A[/vision_dropcap]fter a late afternoon thunder storm resulted in a muggy rush hour commute, it felt more like a humid day in South Florida, rather than a crisp evening in New York City. But it was going to take a lot more than a little August shower to keep the Big Apple Panthers […]
Miami-Dade commission puts FIU expansion on November ballot
Miami-Dade commissioners on Wednesday approved ballot language for a Nov. 4 referendum on FIU’s proposed expansion to land adjacent to its Modesto A. Maidique Campus. “We are thankful for the support the County Commission and Mayor Carlos Gimenez and his staff have shown for the future of FIU and our community,” said President Mark B. […]
FIU seeks respectful coverage from Miami Herald
We are disappointed that the Miami Herald has decided not to cover our football home opener, although we have credentialed members of the Herald staff. We did not issue a media credential to the Herald’s beat reporter because of concerns we have brought up to the reporter and editors about his antagonistic interactions with our […]
Worlds Ahead Tour Dates Announced
Over the next 2 years, Florida International University will be visiting Orlando, Tampa, San Francisco, Colombia, Los Angeles, Panama, Atlanta and New York City as part of the FIU Alumni Association’s Worlds Ahead Tour. These events bring the irresistible music, mouthwatering food and chic atmosphere of FIU and Miami to alumni living in the area. As the […]
Upcoming Cuban Research Institute Events
Revisiting the Balsero Crisis and Its Aftermath Twenty Years Later: A Symposium When: September 4, 2014 | 2:00 PM Where: FIU Modesto A. Maidique Campus | Graham Center 150 On August 12, 1994, Fidel Castro announced that his government would let those Cubans who wanted to leave the island do so in any way they […]
Alumni Member Night @ Marlins Park
This past weekend, 65 Alumni Association members came together for a fun-filled Panther night at the Marlins Parks for the Marlins vs. Diamondbacks baseball game! Proudly donning their free Blue & Gold Marlins cap, the guests’ spirits were high and cheers filled the air as the Marlins beat the Diamondbacks 2-1. Don’t want to miss […]
FIU College of Business Honors Alumni Achievement and Community Impact at 2014 Hall of Fame Gala
The founder of a home-grown global fashion brand, a philanthropist committed to the arts and education, and the manager of a top New York asset management fund are among five Florida International University (FIU) College of Business alumni who will be inducted into the 2014 FIU Hall of Fame. Philanthropist R. Kirk Landon will receive […]
FIU doctor recruited to help fight Ebola in West Africa
Dr. Aileen Marty left Miami on Thursday on her way to Nigeria, where she will join a team of experts from around the world to help fight the Ebola virus. Marty, who teaches at the FIU Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine, was recruited by the World Health Organization to serve with the Global Outbreak Alert […]
Trustee Claure to lead Sprint
We are filled with pride at the news that Trustee Marcelo Claure has been tapped to lead one of the nation’s leading companies. Kansas City-based Sprint Corporation announced that its Board of Directors named Marcelo Claure as the company’s next President and Chief Executive Officer, effective August 11. Claure, 43, joined the Sprint Board of Directors […]
Roar Lounge tickets on sale now
Roar Lounge, the official FIU alumni pre-game party, is back by popular demand! This unique tailgating experience will allow alumni, members and guests to escape from the masses and indulge in food, beverages and music in a chic Miami atmosphere at two home Football games this season. See pictures from last year by visiting our official Facebook […]