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MIAMI – The largest class of lawyers to graduate from Florida International University will receive their diplomas on Friday. Among them will be a man who had to be pushed to go to college — not by his parents, but by his son. Although Steve Spence had found success as [...]
FIU graduates more than 3,900 in six ceremonies Umbrellas lined the way to the U.S. Century Bank Arena April 26 for the first ceremony of FIU’s Spring Commencement. But the pouring rain did not dampen the spirits of soon-to-graduates. Inside, the honorees blasted confetti every chance they had; parents, abuelos [...]
The FIU community is invited to a celebration of life for Kendall Berry on Monday, March 29, from 2:30 to 4 p.m. The service will take place at the U.S. Century Bank Arena on the FIU Modesto A. Maidique Campus. Kendall was exceptionally talented on and off the field. He [...]
Bertin Kouadio Ph.D. ’09 examines the causes of civil war in his home country of Ivory Coast in the hope of charting a conflict-free future for Africa By Madeline Baró Bertin Kouadio is used to being first. A member of the minority Beng people in Côte d’Ivoire, he was the [...]
FIU student-athletes represent 24 nations and Puerto Rico The ladies of FIU basketball hope to continue their winning streak Wednesday, Feb. 24, when they play Middle Tennessee in the U.S. Century Bank Arena. Tip-off is at 7 p.m. The team is riding a six-game winning streak and coming off a [...]
Blue-and-gold enthusiasm builds for the 2010 spring semester. Below is a guide of important information for Panthers. By Martin Haro After a revitalizing winter break, FIU is set to welcome back to its campuses on Monday, Jan. 4, students, faculty/staff and administrators ready for the 2010 spring semester. Panthers have [...]
The FIU family gathered in celebration Dec. 9 at U.S. Century Bank Arena. FIU President Mark B. Rosenberg celebrated his first holiday season in office with more than 1,300 of his closest friends and colleagues – just like he wanted. The occasion? The annual President’s Holiday Celebration at U.S. Century [...]
The biannual event is set for Dec. 14-15 outside U.S. Century Bank Arena at MMC. As the university gets ready to graduate more than 3,000 students Dec. 14-15, the FIU Alumni Association is making all the final preparations to host one of the most fun blue-and-gold traditions: the annual Grad [...]
MIAMI – More than 5,500 Florida International University students will join the ranks of 140,000 FIU alumni when they receive their degrees next week. More than 3,000 of those students will participate in six ceremonies. The ceremonies –scheduled for Dec. 14 and 15– will be led by FIU President Mark [...]
The men’s team beat Florida Memorial in front of more than 2,700 fans and the women’s team silenced Jacksonville as both teams gave fans something to cheer about. Isiah Thomas earned his first win as a college coach on Nov. 17 when Phil Gary Jr. scored a season-high 27 points [...]
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