Each commencement ceremony, FIU honors select individuals for their extraordinary academic, professional, and personal achievements as they graduate from FIU. The Outstanding Graduate honor is bestowed upon students in good standing who have unique accomplishments that show excellence, perseverance, and impact. These graduates must show unparalleled tenacity, talent, and commitment, as well as exceptional performance in and outside the classroom. By telling the Outstanding Graduates’ stories, we celebrate the collective success of our students and the university.
Fall 2023 Outstanding Graduates
Amanda Di Perna
Bachelor of Science in Marine Biology
Honors College, College of Arts, Sciences and EducationBrent Pendergast
Doctor of Nursing Practice in Nurse Anesthesiology
Nicole Wertheim College of Nursing & Health SciencesClaudia Montalvo
Bachelor of Arts in Music Education
College of Communication, Architecture + The ArtsGeoffrey Whitley
Master of Science in Hospitality & Tourism Management
Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism ManagementJuan Yepes
MBA in Sports Management
College of Business, Chapman Graduate School of BusinessJulian Ramelow
Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences
Herbert Wertheim College of MedicineMatty Sey
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering
College of Engineering and ComputingPreciosa Martinez-Motta
Ph.D. in Dietetics and Nutrition
Robert Stempel College of Public Health & Social WorkVanessa Gilbert
Bachelor of Arts in Global Studies
Steven J. Green School of International and Public Affairs