Coastal conservation project emphasizes year-round civic engagement. Sophia Baltodano | PantherNOW On Saturday, January 17, Florida International University students, faculty, staff, and community partners gathered for the annual FIU MLK Day of Service, transforming Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s vision of a national day dedicated to active service and civic engagement into meaningful action. Among […]
University hosts annual breakfast, Day of Service, and youth forum to honor King’s legacy. Gabriella Mateo | Staff Writer Celebrating his legacy of civil leadership, FIU hosted its 35th Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Annual Commemorative Breakfast on Jan. 16, with Grammy-nominated poet and human rights advocate Kevin Powell as the keynote speaker. In […]
FIU will begin phasing out upperclassmen from on-campus housing this upcoming fall. PantherNOW interviewed upperclassmen who currently live on campus to hear their personal thoughts and plans for next semester. Aniela Cabrera | Staff Writer Before winter break, FIU announced that on-campus housing will mainly be reserved for incoming freshmen starting Fall 2026. This decision […]
The plan proposes changes affecting universities, students, and employers statewide. Jonathan Roman | Staff Writer Republican Gubernatorial candidate James Fishback pledges that on day one in office, he would hike tuition to $1 million for foreign students. Fishback rolled out the policy proposal in December, saying that “Florida public colleges are funded by state taxpayers […]
Proposed April session could reshape congressional boundaries ahead of the 2026 midterms amid Voting Rights Act uncertainty. Jonathan Roman | Staff Writer Governor Ron DeSantis has called for a special session in April to redistrict Florida’s congressional map ahead of the 2026 midterms. The state began holding legislative hearings on redistricting in December. Florida’s 2026 […]
Major DOE offices reassigned to Labor, Interior, HHS, and State as federal oversight shrinks and staff are slashed. Jonathan Roman | Staff Writer On Nov. 18, the Department of Education announced a sweeping shift of crucial responsibilities of the DOE to other federal agencies. This marks an unprecedented step towards dismantling the department, a campaign […]
Administrators emphasize transparency, cite BOT decisions, and address future housing capacity challenges in discussion with PantherNOW. Shane Miller | Staff Writer FIU administrators clarified the university’s upcoming restrictions on upper-class housing availability, explaining the factors driving the policy and the timeline behind major housing decisions. Senior Housing Director Andrew Naylor stated that FIU has already […]
University volunteers partner with community nonprofits to support families struggling during the holiday season. Jorge Cardona | Staff Writer For some families, Thanksgiving is uncertain – and FIU students and alumni diverted their holiday plans to respond to a growing need in their local communities. The non-profit organization, Amor y Fuerza Honduras, teamed up with […]
With ADA spaces filling quickly, FIU outlines enforcement practices, transportation support, and ongoing plans to improve access for disabled students, staff, and faculty. David Brown | Contributing Writer With FIU’s rapid rise in student enrollment, welcoming nearly 6,000 freshmen to the 2025 school year alone, parking has become a major obstacle for students, staff, and […]
Despite the promotional activities Pitbull can do for FIU listed in the contract, he is not legally obligated to. Aniela Cabrera | Staff Writer When FIU Athletics and the football program announced a secret guest for Vice Night, online speculation quickly circulated about a possible appearance by Pitbull. The reaction prompted a review of the […]
Shutdown-driven pause in federal benefits increases demand at the FIU student pantry. Jorge Cardona | Staff Writer This year’s government shutdown has come to an end. On Nov. 9, the Senate reached an agreement to reopen the government, followed by its approval in the House on Nov. 12. At 43 days long, the shutdown, which […]
FIU PD’s 287(g) agreement with ICE continues to face backlash from members of the FIU community. Aniela Cabrera | Staff Writer On Thursday, hundreds of passing pedestrians watched as a group of FIU students and faculty gathered on the Graham Center Lawns to protest FIU PD’s continued participation in the 287(g) program. Attendees leaving the […]
