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 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 […]

Opening Doors: How Scholarships Change Student Futures At FIU

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FIU students at commencement
— By Samantha Vargas A conversation with Senior Director of Academic Support Services, Laura Castillo, detailing the broader impact of donor-funded scholarships. At Florida International University (FIU), scholarships often determine whether a student can stay enrolled and reach graduation. Powered largely by philanthropy, initiatives like All In for FIU Scholarships make it possible to meet […]

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 […]

A Newly Named Entryway Signifies Key Partnerships to Benefit Botanical Research and Education

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It symbolizes the entryway to collaboration. The reception area of the renowned International Center for Tropical Botany (ICTB) at the Kampong has a new name. The Dr. Richard M. Krasno foyer is named for the visionary championing this partnership among FIU, the National Tropical Botanical Garden (NTBG), and the William R. Kenan, Jr. Charitable Trust. […]

Benjamín León Jr.’s Legacy of Care and Giving

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FIU President Kenneth A. Jessell (right) with CasaCuba Executive Director Lydia “Lili” Betancourt Space, MS ’00 (left), recognizing Benjamín León Jr. (center) for his support at the CasaCuba gift announcement in January 2024.
By Samantha Vargas For over six decades, the León family has dedicated their lives to providing healthcare to the residents of Miami-Dade County. In 1964, Benjamín León Sr. began the family’s legacy in healthcare by opening a small clinic for newly arrived Cuban exiles in Miami. The impact of this decision can be seen on […]

FIU breaks ground for the Trish and Dan Bell Chapel

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Originally published on April 19, 2023 on news.fiu.edu. Written by Elizabeth Ferrer-Alonso Construction has begun for the Trish and Dan Bell Chapel, a nondenominational gathering place for worship, contemplation, spiritual strengthening, and mutual understanding on FIU’s main campus. The Bell Chapel will be located on the lake adjacent to the Ronald W. Reagan Presidential House.  […]

Lee Caplin makes $10 million naming gift to Journalism & Media at FIU

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FIU CARTA students
– By Heather Radi-Bermudez Florida International University and its Department of Journalism + Media, within the College of Communication, Architecture + The Arts (CARTA), today announced a $10 million naming gift from philanthropists Mr. and Mrs. Lee Caplin establishing the Lee Caplin School of Journalism & Media. The gift, one of the largest donations to a […]

Café Bustelo & Pilon announce $1.25 million gift to FIU Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management and FIU CasaCuba

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Café Bustelo, FIU CasaCuba, FIU Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management and FIU Foundation executives and students from the FIU student club The Coffee Guild share a cafecito in celebration of $1.25 million dollar gift.
By Ivonne Yee-Amor Café Bustelo & Pilon, coffee brands in The J.M. Smucker Co. portfolio, have announced a $1.25 million gift to Florida International University benefiting student scholarships, the Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management and the construction of FIU CasaCuba. The gift marks a deepening of the relationship between FIU and the brands. Café […]