FIU's colors are navy blue and gold, and their mascot is the Panther (taken from the Florida panther, an endangered species endemic to the nearby Everglades), which is embodied by a panther named …

Sep 6, 2025 · At first, the school’s mascot was a yellow creature called Sun of a Blazer. The creature, also known as Son of a Blazer, was created by art student and basketball player Jamee Houk, …

Aug 7, 2024 · The mascot was inspired by the Florida Panther, an endangered species endemic to the Everglades. Whether for nostalgia or curiosity, it is not uncommon for FIU fans to dress like a …

May 5, 2025 · Their mascot is a panther named Roary, modeled after the endangered species, the Florida panther. In 1987, the sports department received the nickname “Golden Panthers.”

Apr 16, 2018 · Word is that FIU founding president Charles Perry had favored “the Ambassadors” as the nickname for the university’s athletic teams and envisioned a mascot something like the Disney …

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Jan 30, 2023 · Florida International University is a relatively new school, as it began both collegiate instruction and intercollegiate competition in 1972. The next year, they figured they should have a …

Jul 6, 2025 · FIU offers over 190 degree programs, many of which have ranked among the best in the country. The university is also seeking motivated and enthusiastic individuals to serve as its official …

Roary the Panther is the official costumed mascot of Florida International University (FIU) in Miami, Florida. Roary represents the university’s athletic teams—the FIU Panthers —and serves as a …

Jun 17, 2022 · FIU safety Chris Smith wrestled UM holder Matt Perelli to the ground and punched him in the chin. Perelli was then kicked in the head by Panthers cornerback Marshall McDuffie Jr. After this …