FIU

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Today, Governor Rick Scott announced the reappointment of Cesar Alvarez to the Florida International University Board of Trustees. 

Alvarez, 70, of Miami, is the senior chairman of Greenberg Traurig Law Firm. He received his bachelor’s degree, master’s degree, and juris doctor from the University of Florida. Alvarez is reappointed for a term beginning December 21, 2017, and ending January 6, 2023.

The appointment is subject to confirmation by the Florida Senate.

Dean Colson, of Coral Gables, is the chief executive officer of Colson Hicks Edison. Mr. Colson currently serves as an executive committee member of the Institute of Contemporary Arts, visiting committee member of the University of Miami Law School and Visiting Committee Member of University of Miami School of Education. Mr. Colson previously served as chair of the Board of Governors and chair of the University of Miami Board of Trustees. Mr. Colson received his bachelor’s degree from Princeton University and his law degree from University of Miami School of Law. He is appointed for a term beginning March 30, 2017 through January 6, 2021.

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