The Campbell Foundation Funds HIV Research at FIU

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Continuing its commitment to advancing cutting-edge HIV research in South Florida, The Campbell Foundation selected FIU and two other local institutions to receive $20,000 through their Fast-Track Research Grant Program. This initiative supports early-stage research by providing essential seed funding that enables investigators to generate preliminary data and compete for larger national grants. FIU’s selected […]

Cultivating Innovation, Opportunity, and Impact

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At Florida International University, transformative philanthropy often begins with a simple question: How can we best align opportunities for academic discovery with real-world impact? For entrepreneur and cigar industry leader Christian Eiroa, the answer to this question came in the form of an innovative partnership and the belief in the power of research to create […]

FIU CASE Alumnus’ Poetry Makes it to the Moon

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When FIU CASE alumnus Howard Camner ’82 talks about his poetry being “out of this world,” he’s not exaggerating. In fact, this proud FIU Panther has 16 published poems currently on the moon thanks to the Lunar Codex, a unique archive of cultural works from across the globe. Spearheaded by talented physicist, artist and storyteller […]

FIU CASE Advancement Prepares for the 2026 Fall Semester and Welcomes New Team Member

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Throughout the summer, the FIU College of Arts, Sciences & Education’s advancement team has been busy preparing for an exciting 2026 fall semester filled with memorable events for CASE donors and alumni. Leading these efforts is FIU alumnus Romy Robau, ’20, MS ‘21, the team’s new Donor Events Officer II. Robau joins the CASE advancement […]

Alumni Spotlight – Leonel Garcia ’17

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Picture of FIU Alumnus Leonel Garcia '17
FIU College of Arts, Sciences & Education alumnus Leonel Garcia ’17 is one proud panther. Born and raised in Miami, Florida, his connection to FIU runs deep and it’s a family affair — his older and younger brother also graduated from FIU. As first-generation college students, FIU was the place they all chose to lay […]

Rosita Gedeon Scholarship Celebration Brings Together Gedeon Family and FIU Gedeon Scholars 

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FIU Gedeon Scholars with the Gedeon family
Philanthropist Harvey Gedeon, members of his family, and FIU Gedeon Scholars came together on February 26, 2026, for the Rosita Gedeon Scholarship Celebration.  Held at the International Center for Tropical Botany (ICTB), located within The Kampong, the historic estate of plant explorer Dr. David Fairchild, the event began with a cocktail reception followed by a private tour led by ICTB […]