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Alumna wins Emmy 16 months after graduation

Posted on January 19, 2016 at 4:43 pm.

Serena Jimenez won an Emmy at the 2015 Suncoast Emmy Awards Dec. 5, only 16 months after graduating from FIU. Jimenez, an alumna of the School of Journalism and Mass Communication, took home the prestigious statuette for her work as a series producer in an “Art Loft” segment aired on WPBT-TV (Ch. 2), featuring glass […]

14th Annual Torch Awards: Breaking records by the numbers

Posted on September 24, 2015 at 12:00 pm.

Written by FIU Foundation, Inc.

The 14th Annual Torch Awards already broke one university record: The gala in March boasted the highest attendance in its history, with nearly 800 guests flooding the Fontainebleau’s Crystal Ballrooms. Now, it’s broken a second record: The Torch Awards raised its highest amount of funding ever, with more than $100,000 being divided evenly between first-generation scholarships and […]

Alumna named one of Forbes’ 30 Under 30 for law and policy

Posted on September 8, 2015 at 4:04 pm.

Written by FIU Foundation, Inc.

During the summer of 2007, Helena Ramirez ’11 attended Panther Camp and was excited to begin her freshman year at FIU. But just a few weeks after beginning classes, she was in a four-car accident that left her with three herniated discs in her back; two bulging discs in her neck; and medial and ACL tears […]

Emmy Award-winning FIU alumna Pamela Silva Conde hosts second annual scholarship fundraiser for journalism and business students

Posted on June 25, 2015 at 5:02 pm.

Written by FIU Foundation, Inc.

Pamela Silva Conde ’03, MBA ’12, a two-time FIU alumna and co-host of Univision’s “Primer Impacto” (First Impact) daily news show, recently asked local philanthropists to “show their school spirit” while supporting a great cause – scholarships for First Generation FIU students. She initially established her namesake scholarship program to help first generation, underserved journalism students […]

From First Generation Student to Supporter

Posted on December 1, 2013 at 3:52 pm.

Written by FIU Foundation, Inc.

FIU has graduated thousands of Worlds Ahead alumni since opening for classes in 1972. Successful business owner, entrepreneur and financial expert Manny Miranda ’78 is one of them. His ongoing advocacy and involvement with FIU has been a vital part of the university’s sustained growth.

Empowering FIU’s First Generation Law Students

Posted on September 15, 2013 at 12:00 pm.

Written by FIU Foundation, Inc.

A new scholarship will benefit first generation law students at FIU. In honor of Judge Henry Leyte-Vidal, The Honorable Henry Leyte-Vidal Scholarship is made possible through a gift from College of Law graduate Marco A. Leyte-Vidal III ’10, cousin of the Judge.

Honors College Alumnus Creates Worlds Ahead Scholarship Funds

Posted on March 15, 2013 at 12:00 pm.

Written by FIU Foundation, Inc.

Graduate of the FIU Honors College with a degree in International Business/International Relations and Lifetime Alumni Association member of the College of Business Administration Chapter, Norman Uriarte has found a way to give back to his alma mater after establishing a booming business catering to global service projects for colleges and universities.

Waves of Impact

Posted on January 15, 2013 at 3:52 pm.

Written by FIU Foundation, Inc.

An FIU Development Officer in the Division of University Advancement and graduate student pursuing a master’s in Public Administration, Mykaelle “Myka” Figueiredo is a prime example of a student leader empowered to realize her dreams through scholarship support.