The Spirit of Giving Begins at Home

Written by

Since the first class graduated from FIU in 1974, alumni have dedicated themselves to bolstering the Panther community through philanthropy and service. In fact, in 1981 the FIU Alumni Association supported FIU’s first four-year scholarship, which was awarded to the first accepted freshman when the university transitioned from a two-year to a four-year institution. Today, […]

Meet Our Students and Grads – Wisdom Offor '18 and Ruthmara "Ruthie" Corzo Ph.D. '18

Written by

Completion Scholarship Gave Wisdom Offor ’18 a Boost For some seniors, just a few hundred dollars could mean the difference between completing their course load and graduating on time, or never finishing their degree. Nationally, approximately 15 percent of college students drop out with 75 percent of their credits completed, mainly for financial reasons. But […]

Child's Dream to Become a Panther Comes True

Written by

“FIU to open law school.” In 2001, this headline sparked a dream in an 8-year-old girl growing up in the Dominican Republic. Dorysped Mancebo knew from that day on she would be a Panther. As a child, Mancebo often traveled to South Florida to visit her aunt. It was at her aunt’s home that she […]