Historic Day for FIU

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On a summer day exactly 50 years ago, FIU history was made. On June 22, 1965, Florida Governor W. Haydon Burns signed Senate Bill 711, introduced by Senator Robert M. Haverfield, paving the way for the creation of our FIU. We’ve come a long way! From our opening day enrollment of less than 6,000 students to our current Panther […]

The Wolfsonian–FIU Announces Partnership with The Bookstore in the Grove

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Bringing Miami culture and history to a community hub in Coconut Grove The Wolfsonian–Florida International University and The Bookstore in the Grove have partnered to create “The Wolfsonian in the Grove,” a monthly public gathering at The Bookstore in the Grove to celebrate history and art with the Coconut Grove community. The monthly series will […]

June 2015 Member Spotlight

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Evelyn Diaz FIU Degrees: B.S. in Accounting Graduation Year: 1989 Lifetime Member since: 1992 Profession: Senior Manager, Financial Reporting, Rialto Capital Why she joined the FIU Alumni Association: I joined the FIU Alumni Association as a lifetime member to stay abreast of all the wonderful things happening at FIU. It is an honor and joy to see it grow and see […]

May 2015 Member Spotlight

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Brett Dunne FIU Degrees: B.S. in Hospitality Management Graduation Years: 1989 Lifetime Member since: 2014 Profession: Executive Vice President at Disaronno International Why he joined the FIU Alumni Association: I joined the Alumni Association because I am proud to be a Golden Panther and so very proud of how far the University has come since my graduation 25 years […]

FIU wants to interview you!

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Have you ever wanted an opportunity to share your thoughts and opinions with FIU? Or have you been longing for an opportunity to meaningfully engage with your university by connecting with current FIU students? Well, we have just the program for you… Panther Discovery! Endorsed by FIU President Mark B. Rosenberg, the Panther Discovery program […]

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 […]

Upcoming PAMM Events

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The FIU Alumni Association is proud to partner with the Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM) and offer FIU alumni a brand new discount. FIU alumni can receive the PAMM member rate on all programming listed below. PAMM Studio Programs Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM) offers innovative studio programs exploring contemporary issues in art and the creative making […]

March 2015 Member Spotlight

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Betty Perry FIU Degree: B.S. in Nursing Graduation Year: 1974 Lifetime Member since: 1978 Profession: Founding First Lady of Florida International University Why she joined the FIU Alumni Association: Part of my DNA. Keeping in touch! What does FIU mean to her: Chuck and I moved to Miami in 1969 when FIU was but a gleam in our eyes. […]

Alumnus R.M. Drake Goes from Sidewalk Poetry to Bestseller

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Robert Macias was looking over the food options in the Miami Coral Park Senior High cafeteria one day when he felt a sharp pain. Someone had flicked his ear. The underclassman swung around to eyeball the tormentor, but the kids in line were stone-faced. So he turned back to the steaming lunch options. Flick. Again […]