Announcing your FIU Student Alumni Association Executive Board

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     The FIU Student Alumni Association recently held elections for executive board members. The Executive Board is responsible for hosting events and programs to benefit you, our SAA members!  Be sure to send them an email with suggestions of events, programs and ideas you would like to see them implement.  Kandys Temes, President | president.fiusaa@gmail.com Kandys […]

FIU-Royal Caribbean Partnership

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Our university has a long history of breaking new ground – forging innovative partnerships and pioneering creative new approaches to teaching, learning and research. We don’t hesitate to explore new ways of doing things. Our partnership with Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. is no different. The ROYAL@FIU World Stage Collaborative builds upon our collective assets as […]

Defining FIU’s federal priorities

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Several snowfalls didn’t stop FIU Panthers this week in the capital city as President Mark B. Rosenberg and advocates presented the university’s priorities to Congress and celebrated 50 years of federal partnerships this week. President Rosenberg meets with Florida delegation Graduate Medical Education (GME) This past Tuesday, March 3, President Mark B. Rosenberg traveled to Capitol Hill to present FIU’s federal priorities to the Florida […]

New FIU Appointment

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We are pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Saif Y. Ishoof as FIU’s Vice President for Engagement. Saif is currently executive director of City Year Miami, a nonprofit organization that partners with public schools to keep students on track to graduate through a corps of highly-trained young adults who support at-risk students by serving […]

Alumni “tap” into their Panther Network at MIA Brewing Company

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On Thursday, February 26, the FIU Alumni Association partnered with The College of Architecture + The Arts (CARTA) to host a Networking Happy Hour at MIA Bruhaus Taproom owned by one of our proud CARTA alumni, Eddie Leon.  FIU alumni, members and guests had the opportunity to “tap” into their Panther Network, while enjoying an amazing craft […]

Thomas Jelke to be recognized by Florida International University with Distinguished Alumni Award

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The Florida International University Alumni Association will be presenting Thomas Jelke, Ph.D. ’90 with a Distinguished Alumni award during FIU’s fourteenth annual Torch Awards Charity Gala on Saturday, March 28, 2015. This award recognizes alumni who have brought honor and distinction to the university through their notable record of service and achievement in a particular […]

An Open Letter to Undergraduate Students about Mentoring

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Dear undergraduate college student: You have MENTORS all around you. Mentors are people in your life that provide you with coaching, advisement, inspiration and motivation. It’s a supporting, professional relationship that develops over time. Because you are a current student at a college/university, you are already surrounded by professionals and leaders that job is to […]

Victoria Gitman ’96 in conversation with PAMM Curator Rene Morales

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On Thursday, February 26, we invite you to enjoy Art Talk: Victoria Gitman in Conversation with PAMM Curator René Morales. In conjunction with the opening of Victoria Gitman: Desiring Eye, the artist will discuss her work with PAMM Curator René Morales. Free with museum admission. Space is limited (first come, first seated). Victoria Gitman was born in […]

2015 Miami Herald Business Plan Challenge

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Entering the challenge can give you valuable media coverage in The Miami Herald as well as exposure to possible investors for your business. Eligibility Current FIU student or alumni Currently living in South Florida For-profit business ideas only A business idea or established business in operation for 2 years or less At least one of […]

We invite you to review the 2013-2014 FIU Foundation, Inc. Annual Report

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We continue to be grateful for the incredible generosity of our donors who invested more than $52 million in critical support for initiatives such as scholarships, faculty support, athletics, and so much more. You – our donors, friends, faculty and staff – have made us stronger and better. Your support is essential to our collective […]