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Cost of living higher for millennials than any other generation

Millennials today are generally more educated than prior generations and are the largest group employed in the U.S. economy, yet they’re currently facing a more difficult economic situation than their own parents did, according to the chairman of the University’s Economics department.

Student thoughts: “The Pink Tax” costs more than you think

Gendered pricing is problematic for our wallets - all these subtle discrepancies in price add up in the long run. What could be worse, though, is that it is part of a sales strategy that is harmful to all young people’s developing perceptions: gender marketing.

Less work, more study: University limits students to 20-hour work weeks

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Starting fall 2014, student employees will be limited to 20 hours per week. This cap on student work hours comes after research by the Office of Retention and Graduation Success determined that limited work increases students’ chances of graduating in four years and achieving higher standards of academic performance.

Undocumented Panthers continue fight for tuition equity

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Despite the doors that have been opened by the tuition waiver for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals students, the battle for tuition equity is still being fought.

Fraud reports frighten online shoppers, students

A recent poll by The Associated Press and GfK Public Affairs & Corporate Communications found shoppers were most concerned for a retailer’s ability to protect their information when making a purchase online, versus in store or by phone. However, some University students said they were only slightly concerned of having their credit or debit card hacked.

New funding system spells trouble for master’s programs

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Seven master’s programs deemed low performing by the Board of Governors are being scrutinized for their ability to graduate a certain number of students and land them jobs in the future.

Students balancing classes and parenting find support

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For some students, college life consists of beer pong, gym time and lectures, but what about the students with live-in extracurricular activities, i.e., children?

Youth unemployment rate barely budges in recent job reports

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Generation Opportunity recently released its Millennial Jobs Report for December 2013 which pointed to an effective 15.9 percent non-seasonally adjusted unemployment rate for 18 to 29 year olds, only a slight drop from June 2013’s 16.1 percent rate.

Mammography Art Initiative raises $6,000 for cause

Students at the University are combining their efforts, artistically and financially, to raise awareness of breast cancer this month.

Board of Trustees unanimously approves operating budget, 3-year plan

The University’s board of trustees’ first meeting of the year took place on June 14, where board members unanimously approved the University’s operating budget.

Board of Governors approves tuition increase, FIU ranks first in tuition cost

Representatives from the eleven Florida public universities within the State University System attended the Florida Board of Governors meeting this past week in Orlando, where FIU was approved a tuition increase that places it first in the state in tuition cost.

Swimming looks to continue hot streak at FGCU

The Panthers have demonstrated a dominance over the past five meets, all on the East coast, crushing each team they have faced. Now FIU will look to extend that dominance to the Gulf coast.
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