These stories reflect the heart of FIU and philanthropy: The people empowered and inspired daily through giving.
FIU Foundation is honored to work with our donors to help students, faculty, staff and alumni achieve their potential as agents of change.
Support from our donors facilitates academic excellence, student-centered learning and the interdisciplinary synergy needed to ensure that FIU remains globally competitive. Your generous gifts make an impact, helping us to reach the next horizon of FIU. Your investments allow us to excel, dream, engage and transform lives through the power of philanthropy.
FIU’s donors are creating their own FIU story. Read those stories here, and then visit our archives for more.
The Power of Philanthropy
In 1970 FIU was a promise – a university in-the-making. Today, with a vibrant community of over 56,000 students and more than 350,000 alumni worldwide, we are a dynamic force in higher education. .
This incredible growth has been made possible by the generosity of our donors. Philanthropy fuels life-changing scholarships, groundbreaking research, and transformative programs that prepare our students to lead and solve real-world challenges. Through initiatives like All In for FIU Scholarships {LINK - Landing Page}, we ensure that talented students—regardless of their circumstances—can access an exceptional education and limitless opportunities.
Together, we are shaping the future. Your support strengthens FIU’s impact and empowers the next generation of leaders.
Inspiration and Impact
Philanthropy at FIU is more than giving—it’s about fueling dreams, driving innovation, and creating opportunities that change lives. Every scholarship awarded, every breakthrough discovery, and every success story begins with the generosity of donors like you.
These stories showcase the true impact of giving—the students empowered, the research advanced, and the communities transformed.
Be All In for FIU. See how your support shapes the future.
"FIU has been my home for more than 40 years. When I support the university through financial donations, I am only returning a small portion of the benefits the university has given me and my family."Darden Pyron, Professor of History, Founding Professor of FIU’s College of Arts & Sciences, Senior Honors Fellow