FIU Tradition: get your graduation ring!

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At FIU we cherish our traditions. Be sure to stop by the FIU Bookstore to learn more about getting your official FIU graduation ring on the following dates: October 10 | MMC Bookstore |12:00 p.m. – 4:00p.m. October 11 | BBC  Bookstore | 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. October 23-25 | MMC Bookstore at Commencement Fair […]

Student Ambassador Spotlight: Madalyn Medrano

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Student Ambassador Spotlight     Madalyn Medrano Expected Graduation Year: 2019 Major: Political Science & Public Relations with a Pre-Law Certificate   How would you describe your years as an FIU student? I’m currently on my third year at FIU and I have absolutely loved this past year. I would say that FIU has given me […]

Student Ambassador Spotlight: Brandon Aquino

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Student Ambassador Spotlight     Brandon Aquino Expected Graduation Year: 2019 Major: Biological Science   How would you describe your years as an FIU student? I’d like to describe it as an out of this world experience. I’ve never seen an institution with such dedicated and passionate professionals who are willing to share their wealth of […]

Students push storytelling boundaries using virtual reality

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As news media becomes increasingly digital-first, and technology continues to evolve, journalists continue to look for new and engaging ways to push the boundaries of storytelling. Among the latest emerging trends: Placing users directly into the story using virtual reality. Investment in augmented reality and virtual reality (VR) reached $1.1 billion in 2016, according to […]

Win a Fully Funded Trip to FIU at DC during Inauguration Week- Essay Information

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Undergraduate Student Essay Contest Continuity or Change? Analyzing Public Policy during the Trump Administration Deadline: Wednesday, January 4, 2017 at 5:00PM In what was the most historical election in our nation’s history, Donald Trump was elected the 45th president of the United States. While traditionally, the transition from a democratic to republican president brings more […]

Historic week in Washington: FIU in DC Opens, Critical funds raised for Student Internship

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From June 6-10, FIU inaugurated its dynamic new hub in the nation’s capital with a series of thematic panels and receptions with alumni, friends and federal partners. Thanks to two very special donors, over $65,000 were committed for student internship stipends while University leadership visited the White House and signed an employment agreement with the […]

Heat Up Your Job Search with These Summer Career Events!

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The last week of June, join us for 12 career events – featuring webinars, an in-person workshop, and online networking to enhance your job search, personal brand and professional network.   Monday, June 27 How to Land and Make the Most of Jobs and Internships – 12pm ET (webinar) The Job Hunting Mindset for College […]

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 […]

Student Professional Development Events during Panther Alumni Week

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Join us for these exciting professional development opportunities during Panther Alumni Week! For more ways to get involved, visit: paw.fiu.edu/students. Dining with 12 Panthers Daniel Farmer ’74 | Challenges in Having a Small Business | Tuesday, February 2, 2016 | 8AM | FIU@ I-75 | RSVP Michael Hernandez ’04 | How to get Started in […]

Miss Carnaval Miami 2016: Apply Today!

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Over the last 35 years, CARNAVAL MIAMI has made it possible for the members of the Kiwanis Club of Little Havana (KCLH) to accomplish service programs in the community, in addition to educational and health projects, and community goodwill programs. 14 of the 35 pageant winners are amazing alumnae of FIU! Thanks to a very proud KLCH member, FIU […]