University expects more traffic with upcoming graduations
Graduation season is far from over as far as the University is concerned—and students driving in and out of Modesto A. Maidique Campus will see a surge in traffic because of it.
Articles by Rebeca Piccardo
Police host crisis intervention training course
The University Police Department hosted a Crisis Intervention Team course, a 40-hour training to help officers recognize signs of mental illness in a crisis so that they know how to manage the situation without an arrest.
University under tornado watch
FIUSM Staff The FIU Alert System announced members of the University about a tornado warning in Miami-Dade County. The tornado warning is until 3:30 pm….
Student’s tragic accident stirs action among peers
A University student’s tragic accident stirred other students into fundraising to help relieve the family of medical expenses.
Michael Heithaus named interim dean of arts and sciences
Provost Douglas Wartzok named Michael Heithaus as the interim dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, starting July 1, when the current dean, Kenneth Furton, takes over as the new provost.
Legislature approved, adjusted new funding model
The proposed Board of Governors’ Performance Funding Model was approved by the state legislature with more funding than originally requested and some modifications as a result.
New rewards program looks to increase FIU One Card value
The first day of Summer term marks the beginning of a new point rewards system available to students at the University.
Rosenberg addresses University victories at legislative session
Higher education was given much attention during this years’ Florida Legislative Session, according to President Mark B. Rosenberg.
As the session came to a close on Friday, May 2, the legislature furthered the cause of undocumented students, the Board of Governor’s new funding model and granted the University more funding for expansion initiatives, maintenance and other programs.
eMerge Americas Techweek: University features research
Miami’s innovators have gathered to bring together projects and ideas at eMerge Americas Techweek, a conference that started on Thursday, May 1 and runs through Tuesday, May 6.
Student raises funds for “American Train” documentary
A student is raising money to film his journey from Miami to New York by train to highlight issues with public transportation and to advocate for the high speed rail system.