Staff Writer | Dayon Hokim Jr Immigration policy isn’t just something debated in Washington at FIU; it can determine whether a student graduates, gets a job, or even stays in the country. Recent policy changes are creating fear and uncertainty for international students who came here to build stable futures through education. For many Panthers, […]
Kendall Moffett | Staff Writer When politics are the boundary in education, the freedom to explore, question, and teach becomes threatened. Starting this Summer, Florida’s public colleges, including FIU, will be required to adopt a state-mandated curriculum for sociology courses. This means restricted course materials regarding systemic racism, sexism, and identity politics will be removed. […]
Contributing Writer | Leeann Sanon An email was sent by FIU on Monday, February 23, 2026, stating that a degree audit will be in effect in the summer of 2026 to ensure that FAFSA funding is being allocated towards students’ primary major. This mandate is meant to ensure that FAFSA aid is distributed so that […]
Linette Garcia | Staff Writer As students at FIU, we often meet many kinds of professors in our classrooms without realizing it: main professors, assistant teaching professors, associate professors, and so on and so forth. No matter who is educating us, as long as they are qualified and passionate enough to break down concepts, the […]
Contributing Writer | Joshua Aarons As we’re all aware, the use of artificial intelligence in academic settings has skyrocketed since the introduction of ChatGPT in 2022. Professors and administrators alike have been tasked with figuring out whether to incorporate this newly accessible technology and how. It’s safe to say that the responses have been mixed. […]
Staff Writer | Dayon Hokim Jr When FIU announced its first affiliated off-campus housing building, a 21-story tower with 820 beds opening across from MMC in Fall 2028, I had mixed emotions about this for many reasons. After years of packed dorms and waiting lists, any new housing feels like relief. But with more than […]
Contributing Writer| Alexandra Perez In classrooms, meetings, and campus events, there’s always a certain kind of student who seems to know when to speak, how to ask questions, and where they belong. It may look natural, but do not be fooled, it isn’t. We all know exactly those kinds of people I am referring to. […]
Linette Garcia | Staff Writer Growing up in a Spanish-speaking community in South Florida, most people understood basic English. When ordering from a menu or asking for directions, immigrants made an effort to learn basic English as a second language to assimilate into the United States while preserving their culture and linguistic diversity. It is […]
Dear FIU, We live in dark times that consume our thoughts. We also need to be able to focus on the beauty of things. Valentine’s Day is a day to celebrate love, whether that be from your partner, your friend, or even your love for our school. We, as a team, have embraced the spirit […]
Staff writer Dayon Hokim Jr FIU recently launched the FIU-Florida Heart Research Foundation Center for Innovation in Cardiovascular Health with an $11.7 million investment from the Florida Heart Research Foundation. Cardiovascular disease is still the leading cause of death in the United States. The new center focuses on fighting heart disease using artificial intelligence, regenerative […]
