Timothy Rodgers Appointed as New Director of The Wolfsonian–FIU

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Timothy Rodgers has been named director of The Wolfsonian–FIU. Rodgers comes to FIU from Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art (SMoCA). “We are looking forward to having Dr. Rodgers lead The Wolfsonian–FIU into the next phase of its development. The museum is an incredible resource to our community and the art world,” said FIU Provost and […]

The Wolfsonian Highlights Southern Artistry in Major Survey of Newcomb Pottery

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Pictured: Bowl, c. 1925–26.  Low relief, stylized cotyledon design. Corinne M. Chalaron, decorator; Joseph Meyer, potter. Newcomb Art Collection; gift of Anne Milling in memory of Marie Delery Wasserman and Hilda Wasserman McDonald, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA. Most comprehensive Newcomb Pottery presentation in nearly three decades comes to Miami Beach in June 2015 This summer, […]

Announcing our 2015 Scholarship Recipients

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The FIU Alumni Association proudly announces the 2015 Scholarship Recipients for the Legacy Scholarships.   These FIU students were chosen by our Scholarship Committee made up of Alumni Association members.  Each student is an active member of the Student Alumni Association with grade point average of 3.0 or higher.  Each of our recipients are an FIU […]

Congressional Hispanic Leadership Institute honors FIU on its 50th Anniversary

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The Congressional Hispanic Leadership Institute (CHLI) will honor Florida International University on May 13th at its Annual Gala & Leadership Awards at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Washington, D.C. This year, CHLI is celebrating its commitment to Latino youth and honoring exceptional leaders and institutions that have been involved with CHLI in the past and have […]

Triumph after tragedy: FIU graduates overcome adversity

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As an infant, LeAnn Shannon, 32, suffered a spinal cord injury that robbed her of the ability to walk. But like other fellow FIU graduates, she put adversity aside and set out to make her dreams come true. At age 11, Shannon became the youngest professional wheelchair racer, and two years later, competed in the […]

Become an Emerging City Champion

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The K880 Emerging City Champions Fellowship is now open for applications from young civic innovators with ideas to make their cities more livable. Supported by Knight Foundation and led by 8-80 Cities, the fellowship is open to innovators based in the eight resident communities where Knight invests: Akron, Ohio; Charlotte, N.C.; Detroit; Macon, Ga.; Miami; Philadelphia; San […]

Singularity University Opens Global Impact Competition in Miami Seeking Innovative Ideas to Address Sea Level Rise

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Knight Foundation invests $70,000 to help entrepreneurs engage in local problem-solving and build global connections Singularity University today launched its Global Impact Competition (GIC) in Miami calling on innovators to answer the question: How would you solve South Florida’s sea level rise challenge and improve the lives of a million people in three to five […]

FIU Alumni can see Kevin Hart in style!

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The FIU Alumni Association has partnered with the American Airlines Arena to offer premium seating exclusively to FIU alumni. This offer is valid only for the 10:30 p.m. show on May 9, 2015. Choose to purchase a suite with your friends or Lower Level Seats in rows 4-11! The earlier you order, the lower your row. […]

The Frost Art Museum Presents Aesthetics & Values 2015 Exhibition: An Art Exhibit Curated Entirely By FIU Honors College Students

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Pictured: Multiplication of Erzule, Edouard Duval-Carrié, 2010, video April 15th – May 10th, 2015 Opening Reception: Wednesday, April 15, 2015, 6-9 p.m. The Honors College at Florida International University’s (FIU) annual art exhibition titled ‘Aesthetics & Values’ (A&V) will proudly hold this year’s exhibition at the Patricia & Phillip Frost Art Museum. This year’s show will […]