University proposes new degree programs
Leslie Ovalle/ Contributing Writer Two new degree programs were proposed during the last Board of Trustees meeting. The Board proposed a Master of Arts in…
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FIU rallies support for commission meeting
Vice President for Student Affairs, Larry Lunsford, invites students to the Miami Dade Board of County Commissioners meeting that will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 3. Discussions will take place on whether or not to allow county voters to decide on fairgrounds.
Board of Trustees approve new projects, programs
During a full board meeting on Thursday, June 12, the University’s Board of Trustees approved 3 partnership ventures, a new PhD program, and tenure for 29 faculty.
University funding to be determined by point system
The state’s public universities will now have its state funding scrutinized and re-assessed under a new performance based model recently adopted by the Board of Governors.
University opposes boycott of Israeli academic institutions [UPDATE]
Members of the American Studies Association recently voted to honor the call of Palestinian civil society to boycott Israeli academic institutions — a resolution the University has publicly opposed.
President Rosenberg receives five-year contract extension
University President Mark B. Rosenberg was given a five-year contract extension through August 2019 on Thursday, Nov. 21, by the Board of Trustees.
FIU Foundation exceeds fiscal year goal
Aaron Pabon/Staff writer FIU Foundation, Inc. set a fundraising goal of $42 million for the 2012-2013 fiscal year and has surpassed this by raising $43.3…
Tuition increase said to benefit financial aid and advising
Gov. Scott is lobbying for universities to cut tuition rates by the same percentage to prevent tuition hikes for students, but University officials said the revenue is needed to compensate for losses generated by the downturn in the economy and state budget cuts.
Technology fee proposals open to student input
Maria Britos/Contributing Writer Last week, a University-wide email was sent to students on technology fee proposals asking to take part in the “mission of building…
EDITORIAL: Student Fees to increase, but where’s the student input?
“If the department and the University choose to do so, then both should pay for it themselves, or at least take a deep breath before coming to students again for another athletic fee increase.”