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 […]

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 […]

Why Katrin Hussmann Schroll JD ’06 gives back

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Donor Spotlight Katrin Hussmann Schroll, JD ’06 Assistant Dean of Admissions, University of Maryland Carey School of Law   What do you love most about FIU and your involvement here? FIU is truly a unique and special place. FIU gives diversity a whole new meaning. The quality and richness of the student body is truly amazing. What […]

Mario Rodriguez ’10 on the importance of giving back

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Donor Spotlight Mario Rodriguez ’10 Assistant Director for Multicultural Student Center, UW Madison   What do you love most about FIU and your involvement here? I love the fact that FIU graduates the highest level of Latinx students undergrad, masters and doctoral level, as well as the location and the branding of the school. What advice […]

Alumna donates scholarship for First Generation Student

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Alumna Marcia del Rey ’05, a graduate of the College of Law’s inaugural class, has recently committed to funding a $25,000 scholarship in support of the Marcia del Rey ’05 First Generation Scholarship. The gift is aimed to support a student who is the first in their family to attend professional school. The scholarship, when […]

Tell us why you give to FIU

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Through the generous support of individuals like you, we’re able to make a difference in the lives of our students and keep FIU WorldsAhead. Please take the brief survey below and help us better serve our alumni and students. Every gift makes a difference. To learn more or support an area you’re passionate about, visit give.fiu.edu. […]

Announcing our 2016 Scholarship Recipients

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The FIU Alumni Association proudly announces the 2016 Scholarship Recipients for the Legacy Scholarships. These FIU students were chosen by our Scholarship Committee.  Each student has a minimum grade point average of 3.0 or higher.  Each of our recipients are an FIU legacy, the son/daughter, grandchild or sibling of an FIU alumni.  Each recipient will […]

Alumni annual meeting celebrates new board of directors and $50,000 donation from Wells Fargo

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On Wednesday, May 4, the FIU Alumni Association celebrated the Annual Meeting & Cocktail Reception, a spirited event which has helped the Alumni Association propel into each new year for over a decade. Before the cocktail reception kicked off, an intimate group of volunteers gathered to be inducted into the 2016-2017 Alumni Association Board of […]

Diana Beltran ’07 on the importance of giving back

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Donor Spotlight Diana Beltran ’07 Learning and Delivery Manager, Wyndham Hotel Group   What do you love most about FIU and your involvement here? What I love most about FIU is the continuous reach from the faculty. Also, all the different opportunities of financial aid provided to the students. Last I will mention I love the […]