Panther Alumni

Panther alumni proves that success comes from touching lives

Jacquelyn Hurtado/ Staff Writer Sixteen years ago, a student named Jae Suh pursued a degree in business management and international business at FIU. Nearly two decades later, he became Master Jae, the proud owner of USA Tae Kwon Do School on 157th Avenue and 56th street. It’s hard to believe that he used to go to […]

Student/alumni relationships can further FIU’s lifelong mission

The alumni have always been an important aspect of any university, not just for the potential networking, career and advocacy opportunities, but also for the lifelong connection it brings to former students and the chance for them to give back. The FIU Alumni Association has provided numerous services in support of the alumni to network […]

Letter to the Editor: Panther Alumni Week gives alumni the chance to give back

Tiffany N. Arango/ Guest Columnist At the end of 2017, I was interviewed by a representative of the Florida International University (FIU) Alumni Association. I was asked what I would say to a fellow alum to encourage them to participate in Panther Alumni Week. My exact answer was, “I guess I would say: ‘Why wouldn’t […]

Post-undergrad life means patience, hope, and job-hunting

Gabriella Blanco/ Staff Writer Max Carvajalino graduated from FIU in the summer of 2017 with a degree in political science and a minor in Italian. Carvajalino is a first-generation Colombian-American who pursued a degree in political science while also minoring in Italian, a feat that let him study abroad in Italy for a summer semester. He’s […]

University alumni should help guide freshmen

Brea Jones/ Staff Writer For some, being a freshman in college is like entering an entirely new world without anyone to guide you. FIU does provide some resources for students to ensure they have the answers needed to survive the college journey, but sometimes, our questions go unanswered and we get stuck. I often have […]

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