FIU Alumni

What to expect at the Alumni Cocktail Reception: 🥂 A classic cocktail reception experience with a brief recognition of programs and initiatives May 14, 2026 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tickets at $40 here: bit.ly/4vlX83p Presented by Baptist Health

From FIU alumni to leaders in medicine and public service, brothers Dr. Seth Crapp ’98 and Tony Crapp Jr. ’95 continue to give back to the Panther community through leadership, mentorship, and scholarships. 🔗 bit.ly/4vqgkwL

New @FIUmedicine research published in @CommsBio found HIV is disrupting the lungs’ internal “clock”— helping explain why some patients develop disease COPD and emphysema. Read more: news.fiu.edu/2026/hiv-disru…

Tap in for another 𝗣𝗔𝗡𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗥 𝗣𝗢𝗩 feat. Lauren Coady of @FIUBeachVB 😎 presented by @BaptistHealthSF

One night. One iconic setting. Panther pride. 🐾🥂 Alumni Cocktail Reception at The Biltmore Hotel May 14 | 6:30–8:30 Early Bird Tickets at $30 here: bit.ly/4vlX83p Presented by @BaptistHealthSF

Renovated our third basketball court for the local community with help from @Nicklaus4Kids 👏 A big thank you to @miamidadeparks 💙

This week, Celia Cruz, the Queen of Salsa and the first primarily Spanish-language artist, was honored with the Early Influence Award from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. At FIU, her legacy runs deep: an Honorary Doctor of Humanities Degree awarded in 1992, our @CasaCuba_FIU cultural centre celebrating Cuban American heritage, our students' performances in Celia Sinfónica, and the 230-piece music score collection stewarded by our institution. Her voice shaped a century of music and culture. Azúcar.

Born in the heart of Miami, this is @FIU 💙 #PawsUp

From FIU to South Florida icon. 💙🐾 After 35 years, Michael Baiamonte ’86 retires, leaving a legacy of unforgettable moments with the @MiamiHEAT and @FIUAthletics. Thank you for representing FIU with pride. @TheVoiceMB What's your favorite Michael Baiamonte saying? ⬇️

From military service to entrepreneurship, Charles Masters Rodriguez MBA ’23 is one example of what Panther momentum can look like after graduation. Army veteran. Entrepreneur. FIU Real Triumphs Graduate. Read his story here: bit.ly/4ttAdkS

It was great to welcome David Grutman to FIU for his Take It Personal book launch and conversation with students.

Thank you to Helen and Jacob Shaham for their extraordinary $30 million gift to @FIU. I’m proud to announce that the @FIUMedicine academic medical center will be named the Helen and Jacob Shaham Academic Medical Center. With this transformational gift, we will recruit exceptional faculty, elevate our academic programs, advance medical discovery, and provide life changing care to patients. We’re so grateful, Helen and Jacob!

Tomorrow we split the squads up, live on IG 🔥 Tune in at 6:15pm for our second spring game draft of the @hcwilliesimmons era 🫡

We’re on the rise! 📈   More than 20 of our graduate programs are ranked Top 50 among public universities by U.S. News. We’re proud to prepare our students to lead in a rapidly changing global career landscape. 🌎🎓   Learn more: news.fiu.edu/2026/fiu-gradu…

Two weeks until Forever Blue & Gold Grad Mixer 🎓 📣Apr 24, 6-8 p.m. MARC. Free RSVP: bit.ly/4cfoI9Z Reg closes on April 17th! #FIUAlumni #FIUClassOf2026 #PantherPride

Spring 2026 grads, Forever Blue & Gold is Apr 24 (6–8 PM) at MARC. Free RSVP: bit.ly/4cfoI9Z

A new kind of battery could change how we power electric vehicles. @FIU_CEC researcher Bilal El-Zahab shares a breakthrough in beyond lithium-ion technology that could improve convenience and performance on @AcademicMinute. Learn more: academicminute.substack.com/p/bilal-el-zah…

Sip and SOAR is at capacity. Thank you for the incredible response. We look forward to connecting at a future event as we continue moving FIU forward together. 💙🐾 You can still support this initiative by making a gift here: bit.ly/4bOhY2A

Have you claimed your FREE ticket yet for the @FIUFootball Spring Game on April 11th? 👀👇 🎟️ FIUsports.com/SpringGameTick…

We’re welcoming FIU’s 1970s alumni back to campus this week for a special reunion—featuring a campus luncheon, leadership remarks, and a visit to the Patricia & Phillip Frost Art Museum. Proud to celebrate the trailblazers who built FIU’s foundation. 💙💛