The plan proposes changes affecting universities, students, and employers statewide. Jonathan Roman | Staff Writer Republican Gubernatorial candidate James Fishback pledges that on day one in office, he would hike tuition to $1 million for foreign students. Fishback rolled out the policy proposal in December, saying that “Florida public colleges are funded by state taxpayers […]
Major DOE offices reassigned to Labor, Interior, HHS, and State as federal oversight shrinks and staff are slashed. Jonathan Roman | Staff Writer On Nov. 18, the Department of Education announced a sweeping shift of crucial responsibilities of the DOE to other federal agencies. This marks an unprecedented step towards dismantling the department, a campaign […]
Administrators emphasize transparency, cite BOT decisions, and address future housing capacity challenges in discussion with PantherNOW. Shane Miller | Staff Writer FIU administrators clarified the university’s upcoming restrictions on upper-class housing availability, explaining the factors driving the policy and the timeline behind major housing decisions. Senior Housing Director Andrew Naylor stated that FIU has already […]
Despite the promotional activities Pitbull can do for FIU listed in the contract, he is not legally obligated to. Aniela Cabrera | Staff Writer When FIU Athletics and the football program announced a secret guest for Vice Night, online speculation quickly circulated about a possible appearance by Pitbull. The reaction prompted a review of the […]
FIU PD’s 287(g) agreement with ICE continues to face backlash from members of the FIU community. Aniela Cabrera | Staff Writer On Thursday, hundreds of passing pedestrians watched as a group of FIU students and faculty gathered on the Graham Center Lawns to protest FIU PD’s continued participation in the 287(g) program. Attendees leaving the […]
Most upperclassmen expected to seek off-campus housing; parts of University Apartments scheduled for demolition Shane Miller, Aniela Cabrera, and Jonathan Roman | Staff Writers PantherNOW has learned that although FIU will continue accepting on-campus housing applications at MMC, most upperclassmen are unlikely to receive placements starting Fall 2026, according to SGA Senator and Student Life […]
Despite a $20,000 SGA allocation, MMC bathrooms show inconsistent stocking of pads and tampons. Jonathan Roman | Staff Writer A student tip sent to PantherNow has raised concerns about empty menstrual product dispensers at MMC, renewing scrutiny of the university’s commitment to providing free menstrual products. Photos by Valeria Desouza | PantherNOW A review of […]
Student leaders push for automated reminders to boost academic transparency and reduce end-of-semester stress. Jonathan Roman | Staff Writer The “Three-week Final Exam Notice and Communication Reform Resolution,” introduced by Senator Trey Saunders, encourages FIU to adopt an automated reminder system that alerts students about upcoming finals, set three weeks before the deadline. The resolution […]
As the shutdown enters its second month, political brinkmanship over healthcare leaves federal workers unpaid and key programs strained. Jonathan Roman | Staff Writer The U.S. federal government has been shut down for 36 days, marking the longest government shutdown in American history. The stalemate shows no signs of ending, with neither Democratic nor Republicans […]
FIU marks a milestone with the investiture of President Jeanette Nuñez, highlighting the university’s future in research and healthcare partnerships. Danette Heredia | Staff Writer To mark her rise to leadership, FIU organizes a Presidential Investiture Ceremony to celebrate the recent appointment of its seventh president, Jeanette Nuñez, the first alumna and female president. She […]
Candidates to present their visions for the university’s library system in campus forums later this month. Samantha Espinosa | Contributing Writer FIU students and staff have the opportunity to help choose the next Dean of Libraries as three finalists visit campus for public forums. The Dean of Libraries oversees over 2.1 million titles across FIU’s […]
Federal agencies halt operations as Congress deadlocks over ACA subsidies and spending bill. Jonathan Roman | Staff Writer The United States federal government has been shut down for two weeks after Congress failed to pass a funding bill on October 1. Each year, Congress must pass a spending bill to allocate funds to federal agencies […]
