veterans – Alumni News

Navy veteran makes triumphant return to civilian life

Posted on November 14, 2016 at 2:21 pm.

By Roya Gordon ’14, MA ’16 I was told that my country needed me. I heard the call and reported without question. I did what many were not willing to do. My name is Roya Gordon, and I am a U.S. Navy veteran. I joined the Navy on Sept. 26, 2005. That day changed my life […]

FIU military graduates overcome odds, change lives

Posted on August 5, 2016 at 11:34 am.

Written by FIU News

Staff Sergeants Charmaine and Jean Fortune met at the Robins Air Force Base in Georgia, got married and pursued a shared dream of becoming nurses. Air Force Sgt. Alan Brailsford struggled with substance abuse for years and plans to help others on the path to recovery, as a social worker. In addition to answering the […]

Veterans Alumni Chapter comes together for FIU Panther Chant

Posted on November 11, 2014 at 9:00 am.

Written by FIU Alumni Association

Last month, our FIU Veterans Alumni Chapter got together to show just how strong their Panther Pride runs. The chant was created to declare their heartfelt love and allegiance to the Gold & Blue, our FIU. Check out their creation below:

Join us this Sunday for the Rick Case Military Appreciation Day

Posted on July 7, 2014 at 4:00 pm.

Written by FIU Alumni Association

We invite all FIU Veterans to join us in celebrating and honoring all those who serve in our Military on Sunday, July 13 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.! The Rick Case Military Appreciation Day will be fun for the whole family and include: cookout on the grill, live music/hands, kid’s activities, silent auctions, military […]

Veteran Tower Ribbon Cutting

Posted on March 25, 2014 at 6:43 pm.

Written by FIU Alumni Association

On Thursday, January 23, FIU’s recently remodeled air traffic control tower building officially became the new home for the Veteran and Military Affairs office. President Rosenberg along with the FIU Veterans Alumni Chapter Vice President and Director of FIU’s Veteran and Military Affairs Office, Mike Pischner, welcomed Congressman Joe Garcia, Commissioner Jose “Pepe” Diaz, Lt. […]