As books go up in flames
Benz De Marshall Pierre | Staff Writer Books are the repositories of knowledge and having their future on shelves vulnerable to the caprices of a…
Florida Legislature
Young girls have the right to say period in Florida
Alexandra Howard | Contributing Writer Periods are not embarrassing, or sexual. Periods are normal. Young girls don’t choose when they get their periods, but legislators…
‘Don’t Say Gay’ is a Dangerous Talking Point
The Parental Rights Education Bill, better known as the ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill, is a conservative talking point that could cause issues for schools and…
FIU experts highlight crisis of undocumented children
Juan Carlos Gomez, director of the Immigration and Human Rights Clinic, spoke about undocumented children at a University colloquium on Sept. 2 at Modesto Maidique Campus.
Legislature approved, adjusted new funding model
The proposed Board of Governors’ Performance Funding Model was approved by the state legislature with more funding than originally requested and some modifications as a result.
FIU earns enough points for $7.2 million in new funding
The Board of Governors released final funding recommendations to the Florida Legislature based on its performance model: FIU ranked in the top three and is eligible for $7,268,298 in new funding, according to a Feb. 14 memorandum from President Mark B. Rosenberg.
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.
Hard times, harder requirements: Students plea for financial aid as it becomes more scarce
As a result of economic hard times and a constant increase in enrollment numbers, students at the University will have to meet different, more difficult requirements to qualify for financial aid.
Florida legislation proposes 6 percent increase to tuition
Mariella Roque/Staff Writer While members of the Florida legislature are considering a 6 percent tuition increase, members of the University’s administration are not considering an…
College of Medicine gains full accreditation
Stephan Useche/Asst. News Director The inaugural class of the Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine will graduate with the comfort of knowing their college is fully…
