At The Atlantic’s Miami forum, journalists examine national security reporting, newsroom restructuring, and the challenges shaping modern media. Sophia Baltonado | PantherNOW On February 12th, 2026, the Atlantic Across America event was held in Miami as part of the Knight Media Forum at the InterContinental Miami. The discussion, moderated by Evan Smith, managing director for […]
The proposed bill (SB1052) would create new changes for higher education in the Sunshine State, and within the mix of topics is the banning of undocumented students from state institutions. Aniela Cabrera | Staff Writer Undocumented students at Florida International University have a new worry to add to their plate: the risk of their education […]
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 […]
SGA Senate passed a finance reform bill in last Monday’s session aimed at improving financial transparency for student organizations. Jorge Cardona | Staff Writer The SGA Senate met last Monday, Feb. 2, to approve a bill to reform the SGA finance code, to bring it “in line with current operations” and to “provide increased clarity […]
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 […]
Contributing Writer| Alexandra Perez Grappling with today’s complex job market, university students are not just choosing classes anymore… they are choosing security. In a future that feels uncertain, every next class feels like a statement about whether college is actually preparing us for what is coming. College students have taken a new perspective, and regular […]
Department of Transportation and Public Works announces MetroConnect service adjustments and fare changes effective February 1, 2026. Sakari Biorn | Contributing Writer The Miami-Dade County Department of Transportation and Public Works (DTPW) has implemented the MetroConnect service that went into effect Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026. The service will transition to weekday-only operations and introduce a […]
In attempts to make schools safer against active shooters, the Florida House is advancing a new policy that could allow faculty and teachers to open-carry on school grounds. Danette Heredia | Staff Writer HB 757 is a wide-ranging bill that introduces numerous initiatives to enhance campus safety, including new emergency response plans, family reunification plans, […]
Guest Op-Ed Writer | Tia Díaz-Balart Early detection truly can save lives —and it’s one of the most powerful tools we have. As a 15-year survivor of stage 3 breast cancer, I’m living proof that getting ahead of this disease makes all the difference. It is concerning to see younger Americans facing cancer at higher […]
Miami’s social media scene fuels a new wave of FIU student success. Gabriella Mateo | Staff Writer At Florida International University, social media has become a growing career option for students looking for unconventional routes to success, with various students growing their followings to over 100,000. Due to the university’s ideal Miami location, FIU was […]
By Standia Louis | Contributing Writer Making the Dean’s list is no small achievement. It represents hours of dedication, countless late nights studying and a strong commitment to academic success. To acknowledge this achievement, the FIU College Panhellenic Council decided to award its fellow sisters with a sweet treat. On Thursday, Jan. 22, the CPC […]
Campus ceremony marks Reagan’s 115th birthday with monument unveiling. Candela Maceda | Staff Writer On Friday, February 6, Florida International University revealed a statue of U.S President Ronald Reagan. A ceremony honoring what would have been the President’s 115th birthday took place at FIU’s Ronald Reagan Presidential House. The 7.8-foot-tall bronze statue was donated by […]
