College, School & Unit Giving

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  • College of Arts, Sciences & Education

    The FIU College of Arts, Sciences & Education plays a vital role in the intellectual, cultural and civic life of local, national and international communities. The college provides an educational foundation that prepares FIU students to be successful and engaged citizens in a global society – generating extensive scholarship that yields new knowledge, shapes how we teach and learn, and contributes to a more complete understanding of our world.

    Michael Heithaus, Dean
    Michael.heithaus@fiu.edu

    Stephany Alvarez-Ventura, Senior Development Officer
    scaalvar@fiu.edu
    305-348-7313

    Stephanie Cox, Executive Director for Advancement
    stcox@fiu.edu
    805-252-5690

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  • School of Environment, Arts and Society (SEAS)

    Set in the unique environment of South Florida, SEAS is poised to develop solutions to a myriad of issues locally and around the world. SEAS unites socially and environmentally-oriented faculty in an effort to better understand and address the challenges that arise from the interactions between people and our environment.

  • School of Integrated Science and Humanity

    SISH's distinctive approach of integrating academic departments, research centers and institutes provides a multidisciplinary home for the study of biomolecular, behavioral and cognitive sciences. From aspiring physicists and mathematicians to forensic scientists, psychologists and neuroscientists, the school is committed to preparing professionals equipped with the knowledge and skills to bridge the integral links between science and humanity.

  • School of Education and Human Development

    The FIU School of Education and Human Development is a cornerstone of South Florida's public education system, workforce and economic vitality. More than 70 percent of our graduates go on to work in Miami-Dade County Public Schools, enhancing the futures of not only the teachers we train but also the students they will teach for decades to come.

  • College of Business

    FIU's College of Business has been a dynamic force behind the phenomenal growth of FIU. As a global educational leader in international business, real estate, entrepreneurship and financial services industries, it is the business school for the Americas and South Florida's most important business education resource.

    William G. Hardin III, Dean

    Oliver Ionita, Senior Executive Director
    oliver.ionita@fiu.edu
    305-348-0045

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  • Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management

    FIU's Chaplin School has maintained a consistent ranking as one of the premier hospitality management schools in the United States and has won international recognition as one of the "Top Hotel Schools in the World." Each year, aspiring hospitality and tourism professionals choose FIU for its outstanding reputation, location, curricula and fast-track career advantages in the international hotel, foodservice and tourism industries.

    Michael Cheng, Dean
    micheng@fiu.edu

    Shivani Joshi, Executive Director of Development
    sjoshi@fiu.edu
    305-919-4510

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  • College Of Communication, Architecture + The Arts (CARTA)

    CARTA is one of the nation's only cross-disciplinary colleges that unites performance, design, and visual and communication arts. As creative, innovative and inspiring as Miami itself, the college plays a critical role in the development of artists and design professionals across South Florida and beyond.

    Brian Schriner, Dean
    Brian.Schriner@fiu.edu

    Oliver Ionita, Director of Development
    oionita@fiu.edu
    305-348-0045

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  • College of Engineering & Computing

    At the College of Engineering & Computing, we are problem solvers. Our students and faculty are relentless in pursuing big ideas that will lead to better lives and economic growth in South Florida and beyond. We are developing innovative techniques to ensure structures survive natural catastrophes, using virtual reality to improve construction safety, pioneering a novel, cost-effective method to detect cervical cancer, and developing advanced antenna technologies for next-generation communication and defense systems.

    John L. Volakis, Dean
    jvolakis@fiu.edu

    Jamie Diptee-Bay, Executive Director of Development
    jdiptee@fiu.edu
    305-348-0230

    Amy Betancourt, Senior Development Officer
    amy.betancourt1@fiu.edu
    305-348-3027

    Gretchen Saureman, Senior Director of Development
    gsauerma@fiu.edu

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  • Steven J. Green School of International and Public Affairs (Green School/SIPA)

    FIU is committed to educating tomorrows leaders in the fields of international and public affairs, producing scholarship that advances the understanding of key global issues, contributing to policy solutions and promoting international dialogue. As the premier School of International and Public Affairs in the southeast United States, the Green School brings together FIU's internationally oriented disciplines to provide cutting-edge research, first-rate teaching and innovative training.

    Stephany C. Alvarez-Ventura,Sr.  Director of Development, Steven J. Green School of International and Public Affairs
    scaalvar@fiu.edu 
    305-519-8791

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  • Honors College

    Students in the FIU Honors College are prepared for lifelong learning through some of the most innovative, cutting-edge courses taught in the nation. As a small community of outstanding students, superb educators, accomplished researchers and dedicated staff, the Honors College offers a unique environment usually associated with small private colleges. These experiences are complemented by the resources of a major research university – the best of both worlds.

    Juan Carlos Espinosa, Dean
    espinosj@fiu.edu

    Beatriz "Betty" Newborn, Senior Development Officer
    bettyn@fiu.edu
    305-348-6844

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  • College of Law

    In a mere 10 years FIU has ascended from an unranked school to No. 100 in the nation, an impressive and rapid rise in rankings. As South Florida’s only public law school, the college has graduated more than 1,100 alumni who have continually achieved outstanding Florida Bar results and are shaping the future of the legal profession in South Florida.

  • Robert Stempel College of Public Health and Social Work

    Leveraging its location in the gateway to the Americas, FIU’s Robert Stempel College of Public Health and Social Work is at the forefront of efforts to protect the future public health of our world through policy, prevention and treatment of global challenges ranging from pandemic outbreaks and health disparities to nutrition, obesity and maternal welfare. From HIV/AIDS and substance abuse to aging, cancer and chronic disease, our translational research impacts communities across the globe.

  • Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine

    The founding of the Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine in 2006 empowered FIU’s visionaries to create the first new medical school curriculum in more than 100 years, which combines health and social services. The curriculum offers students the chance to track the well-being of families in medically underserved neighborhoods throughout their education and provides families with a holistic approach to meeting their health wellness needs. This revolutionary model has validated itself: in these communities the use of the ER as a regular place of care has decreased from 61% to 26%.

    Dr. Juan C. Cendan, Dean
    jcendan@fiu.edu
    305-348-2400

    HWCOM Development Office
    hwcomdev@fiu.edu
    305-348-0570

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  • Nicole Wertheim College of Nursing & Health Sciences

    Fueled by intellect and driven by innovation and caring, the college prepares culturally competent health care professionals to become practitioners, researchers, educators and leaders. Ranked first in the nation in the number of minority graduates, the college has graduated more than 9,000 health care professionals who continue to make a significant and lasting impact – both here in our own neighborhoods and across the world.

    Dr. Jorge Valdes, Acting Dean
    jvalde@fiu.edu

    Kim English, Director of Development
    kenglish@fiu.edu
    305-348-1336

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  • University Graduate School

    The FIU University Graduate School plays a critical role in shaping the workforce that will define the future of South Florida and beyond. With more than 7,500 students, UGS is committed to educating the future intellectual leadership necessary for advancing a knowledge economy.

  • FIU Libraries

    The FIU Libraries serve each and every one of our 55,000 students, providing a home away from home that prepares our students to become intelligent consumers of 21st century information and data. More than a repository of information and a place for learning, the libraries are a hub of creativity where great ideas are born and inspiration is sparked. The FIU Libraries are a nexus of intellectual exchange, facilitating the teaching and learning at the core of FIU.

    Zhaohui Jennifer Fu, Interim Dean

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  • Biscayne Bay Campus

    With a student population of more than 7,000, FIU’s Biscayne Bay Campus is the largest branch campus in Florida’s State University System. Encompassing nearly 200 acres, the scenic campus offers apartment-style housing, a library, aquatic center, conference center and ropes course – as well as direct access to the beautiful Biscayne Bay. This campus is home base to FIU’s Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management, School of Journalism & Mass Communication, School of Environment, Arts and Society, and numerous additional academic and community-based programs.

  • FIU Alumni Association

    The mission of the FIU Alumni Association is to serve the community of FIU alumni, students, family and friends by providing lifelong connections to FIU. The association serves an alumni base of more than 200,000 graduates, represented in every state and in over 30 countries around the world.

    Sara DuCuennois, Assistant Vice President of Alumni Relations
    sducuenn@fiu.edu
    305-348-2628

    Nairobi Abrams, Director of Loyalty & Participation
    abramsn@fiu.edu
    305-348-8320

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  • Alumni Center

    Currently being designed, the Alumni Center will tell the FIU story: the story of the dreamers and visionaries who built our university community, the leaders who guided its development, the faculty and staff who dedicated their careers to the FIU mission, and the alumni, athletes and students who reflect our Worlds Ahead commitment to excellence. The time has come to build a true community focal point – a next horizon and place for alumni to call home.

    Sara DuCuennois, Assistant Vice President
    sducuenn@fiu.edu
    305-348-2628

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  • Alumni chapters

    FIU Alumni chapters serve to assist the university in communicating and connecting with alumni to celebrate the institution’s history and support FIU as it strives to reach its next horizon. Opportunities to connect with alumni include networking events, community service engagement and more. FIU encourages alumni contribution to their community and alma mater through chapter involvement.

    Rebecca Solomon, Director Operations & Strategic Initiatives
    rsolomon@fiu.edu
    305-348-1613

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  • FIU Athletics

    Gifts to FIU Athletics support the entire university. Investments in our 400+ student athletes in 18 programs are returned to communities around the world as graduates apply the discipline and dedication they acquire as athletes at FIU to solve challenges in their communities.

    Scott Carr, Athletics Director

    Joseph Corey, Sr. Associate Athletic Director and Athletics Chief Development Officer
    jmcorey@fiu.edu
    305-348-1125

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  • FIU in Washington, D.C.

    FIU in Washington, D.C. is a bright and modern hub, blending the energy of South Florida with the action of the nation's capital. FIU in DC provides a platform for our students, alumni, faculty researchers, and partners to engage with national thought leaders, co-work, and take advantage of academic opportunities.

    Joan Casanova Gonzalez, Executive Director of Development
    Joan.casanova@fiu.edu
    305-348-3583

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  • CasaCuba

    CasaCuba is a new initiative at Florida International University to build a leading intellectual and cultural center that will foster global understanding of Cuban affairs and culture through education, research, discussion and the arts. It will provide academic and professional development resources and host performances, interactive exhibits and events anchored in popular Cuban traditions, with the participation of experts across diverse fields.

    María Carla Chicuén, Executive Director
    mchicuen@fiu.edu
    305-348-6631

    Lydia "Lili" Betancourt Space, Development Officer
    lspace@fiu.edu
    305-348-5807

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  • Patricia & Phillip Frost Art Museum

    As a cultural beacon for South Florida, FIU’s Patricia & Phillip Frost Art Museum is a dynamic visual arts institution that serves as a center for interdisciplinary training and community outreach. Voted “Miami’s Best Art Museum” by Miami New Times in 2013, the Frost distinguishes itself not only through its critically acclaimed exhibitions but also by providing free admission – ensuring access for audiences across South Florida and beyond.

    Jordana Pomeroy, Director
    Jordana.pomeroy@fiu.edu
    305-348-2278

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  • Jewish Museum of Florida

    The Jewish Museum of Florida-FIU tells more than the story of Jewish history, art and culture in Florida. It tells and celebrates the story of immigrants from around the world who have shaped the history of the region, state and nation. This is the story of Miami itself.

    Susan Gladstone, Executive Director
    Gladsto@fiu.edu
    786-972-3162

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  • Wolfsonian-FIU

    The Wolfsonian-FIU uses objects to illustrate the persuasive power of art and design, to explore what it means to be modern, and to tell the story of social, historical and technological changes that have transformed our world. The museum encourages people to see the world in new ways, to view objects in the service of ideas and to learn from the past as they shape the present and influence the future.

    Tim Rodgers, Director
    Tim.Rodgers@fiu.edu
    305-531-1001

    Michael Hughes, Director of Development
    hughesm@thewolf.fiu.edu
    305-535-2602

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  • First Generation Scholarship Program

    Approximately 25 percent of FIU undergraduates are the first generation in their family to pursue a college degree. Determined, driven and hungry for success, they understand that an FIU degree will open doors of opportunity, charting a path to a brighter future in which they are empowered to achieve their own versions of the American Dream. FIU’s First Generation Scholarship Program brings this dream within reach.

    Joan Casanova Gonzalez, Executive Director of Development
    Joan.casanova@fiu.edu
    305-348-3583

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  • FIU Global Learning

    Global Learning prepares FIU’s students to be successful global citizens who develop global awareness, a global perspective and use their passion to make the world a better place. We achieve our mission through the Global Learning for Global Citizenship initiative, in which every student engages in active, team-based, interdisciplinary exploration of real-world problems. To date, faculty have created more than 180 global learning courses. Students choose among these courses, offered in every academic department, to meet their two-course global learning graduation requirement. Our robust offering of co-curricular activities including the Peace Corps Prep, the Tuesday Times Roundtable, and a myriad selection of globally-focused internships and student clubs also help students become well-rounded global citizens.

  • Ignite: Faculty & Staff Campaign

    As engaged members of the FIU family, our faculty and staff have the opportunity to protect and ensure the future of FIU by participating in the Faculty & Staff Campaign, known as Ignite. By making a philanthropic investment in the campaign, each one of us becomes a catalyst in the greater effort. Gifts to the campaign will ignite creativity, discovery and innovation – shaping the future of FIU for decades to come.

    Joaklin Raphael, Senior Development Officer 
    jraphael@fiu.edu
    305-348-7955

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