FIU Alumnus Carlos Becerra Celebrates his Birthday with a Fundraiser for Student Scholarships

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For his 40th birthday, FIU alumnus Carlos Becerra ’98, M.P.A. ’01 did something special for his FIU family. Together with FIU friends at Miami Ironside and Biscayne Bay Brewing Company, Carlos hosted a fundraising event for FIU’s Make a Difference DC Fund. The Make a Difference DC Fund allows first generation students to experience valuable internships […]

Love and Acceptance Reign in Miami with Miss Black Florida USA

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Leyanis Diaz ’15 envisions a bright future for Miami. Currently representing our city as Miss Black Florida USA, Leyanis is using her platform to inspire young girls while promoting and advocating for health, education and entrepreneurship among minorities. She’s also shining light on Florida as a hub for diversity, creativity and opportunity. Despite facing her […]

Good Gift Box: A Better Way to Shop

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If you’re like so many of us, holidays, birthdays and special occasions somehow seem to creep up unexpectedly. You’re suddenly left fighting holiday crowds or racing to the mall in a desperate attempt to discover the perfect (usually last minute) gift for that special someone. Meet three female entrepreneurs and FIU alumnae who are ready […]

Voyage into the Unknown with Science Fiction Author and FIU Alumna Lala Hassenberg ’13

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Escape to another dimension full of mystery, magic and danger with science fiction author, Lala Elizabeth Tudor Hassenberg ’13. Combining her love for law, literature and fantasy, Lala delves into an adventure-filled world, taking readers on a perilous journey through time and space. With twelve published books in Russian and more on the horizon, Lala plans […]

Barbara Llaneras-Rodriguez ’02, MBA ’12 makes a difference

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Donor Spotlight Barbara Llaneras-Rodriguez ’02, MBA ’12 Associate Director, Research Integrity FIU Office of Research & Economic Development   What do you love most about FIU and your involvement here? FIU is like a second home to me. My mother enjoyed working here at FIU for 30 years and during her employment, I grew along […]

Top 5 TEDxFIU videos of all time, tickets for 2016 now available

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As we prepare to celebrate five years of TEDxFIU Nov. 16, we thought we’d share the talks and performances from the last four years that have accumulated the most views. While it is a bit unfair for those from the earlier events who have had more time to garner views, some of these counts are above and beyond the average. […]

What to Expect When You Receive a Call from FIU

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Have you received a phone call from FIU recently? These are the friendly faces of our student callers this semester! They’re calling to confirm your address so you’ll keep receiving FIU Magazine; to catch you up on new and exciting campus happenings; and to tell you about a few ways you can give back to your FIU. Take a few minutes to chat […]