Diversity Equity & Inclusion

Renewed fears loom as DACA is declared illegal

PantherNOW Editorial Board As a federal judge concluded that the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals was illegal, circumstances beyond Dreamers’ control placed them at the mercy of a divided America. On Sept. 14, a federal judge from Texas determined that revisions to DACA were illegal because they were created through the formal agency rulemaking process. […]

Disabled Students Club advocate for accessibility

Disabled Student Union joins Panthers in advocating for accessibility

Ana Mancebo | Staff Writer FIU’s new Disabled Student Union unites people in the journey of creating inclusivity and accessibility on campus and beyond. The club was founded in the 2023 summer semester by club president Hua Hui Vogel, a junior biochemical engineering major who has raised awareness towards issues of inclusivity for disabled people […]

A threatening shadow drapes over DEI clubs and organizations 

Alexandra Howard | Staff Writer A dark blanket of uncertainty draped the shoulders of multicultural clubs and organizations that promote diversity, equity and inclusion on July 1. But why hasn’t FIU officially addressed this yet? The fall 2023 semester is right around the corner, so FIU must be planning how they’ll address their implementation of […]

Student Spirit Shines in the Nova Star Scholarship Competition

Priscilla Pozo | Assistant Entertainment Director Students contestants embodied resistance and strength with their creativity in the Nova Star Scholarship Competition. Marking the beginning of FIU’s Juneteenth celebrations on June 10, the annual event honors students who display leadership, confidence and who are overall exemplary representatives of FIU’s student body. The six contestants were Amelia […]

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