Life-Saving Research

Technique developed at FIU can deliver life-saving drugs to the brain.

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Aquarius Reef Base

NASA returns to FIU’s Aquarius for first of 2 missions this year.

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Wall of Wind

Wall of Wind testing could help make homes, buildings safer in storms.

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For the Public Good

FIU ranks among top universities for contributions to the public good.

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AcademicWorks

FIU Foundation launches AcademicWorks site to connect students to scholarships.

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Advancement Professionals

Jackie LeonJackie Leon
AccountantGiving back to FIU is important because it gives every student support to receive a quality higher education. Students should not be denied of achieving their dreams due to financial hardships. Giving back to FIU is an investment in every student’s future by helping to...
Medjy Pierre-LouisMedjy Pierre-Louis
Panther Discovery CoordinatorGiving back helps to establish a tradition and community of support within the culture of this great institution. Giving helps to ensure that the legacy of this university and it's ability to serve its students will never falter and only improve.
Kristin BirdKristin Bird
Senior Development Officer for FIU College of EducationThrough philanthropic support, FIU can continue to advance our mission of being Worlds Ahead.
Gabriel EszterhasGabriel Eszterhas
Assistant Vice President
Gregory DukeGregory Duke
Director, Research and Prospect ManagementMany of our students are first-generation or low-income students. Giving to FIU makes going to college easier for these constituencies. Giving to FIU's programs means that they get a better, Worlds Ahead education.
Paul MuitePaul Muite
Director of Annual GivingInvesting in FIU is important because it enhances the university's ability to continue providing access to a high quality public education in an era of declining state support.
Haki HalisiHaki Halisi
Director of DevelopmentI think giving to FIU is particularly important because we serve a unique student population that may not otherwise have the opportunity to obtain a higher education were it not for the support of our donors.
Yolande FloresYolande Flores
Director, Budget & OperationsWe have been given the opportunity to do something meaningful. So just as we have been given the opportunity, it is important for us to give back to FIU so opportunities can be available and provided to our current and future students. We must create...
Erik KahillErik Kahill
Executive Director(Giving back) is validation that the institution is moving in a positive forward direction.
Michael HughesMichael Hughes
Development DirectorFor our students, we must present every opportunity we can to ensure their success. For our institutions, we must continue to invest in infrastructure and staff in order to optimize our abilities to serve our students and community.
Howard R. LipmanHoward R. Lipman
Senior Vice President, University Advancement | CEO, FIU Foundation, Inc.
Susan JaySusan Jay
Assistant Vice President of Development and Assistant Dean for Medical AdvancementAs an FIU alumna, I think it is important to give back to FIU because it strengthens the university, enhances the value of our degrees and moves research and teaching forward to even higher levels.
Andra “Andi” LiwagAndra “Andi” Liwag
Campaign Communications DirectorGiving back creates opportunities for students, faculty and researchers that would not exist otherwise. Giving back makes all that we do at FIU possible.
Milagros Garcia ChicaMilagros Garcia Chica
ControllerIn a world of limited resources, we seek to advance the mission of the University and fulfill the needs of our students through the generosity of our donors.
Stephen FainStephen Fain
Chair of the Ignite CampaignGiving back is a tangible way to demonstrate that you understand and are grateful for the opportunity to be a part of an enterprise that does good work and reflects values in which you believe. Giving back indicates that you appreciate the positive impact FIU...
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