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 […]