Governmental Relations

University expansion a ‘priority’ on FIU Day

A delegation of FIU administrators, faculty, board of trustees members and student government representatives traveled to Tallahassee to meet with state legislators for FIU Day on Wednesday, Feb. 7.

University sorority alumna blends teaching and politics in career

Michelle Palacio has worked for FIU for 13 years as the vice president of Governmental Relations, but her involvement here stretches long before her career.

New SGC-MMC cabinet appointees confirmed at first meeting

On Monday, June 2, SGA-MMC’s senators met for the first general meeting of the semester to confirm the newly appointed executive cabinet officers.

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 increase at all. The House’s budget currently recommends a mandated 6 percent increase, but it is yet to be seen whether the Senate will agree to the increase or make […]

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