FIU to Construct Chapel to Support Spiritual Needs on Campus
Maya Washburn / Staff Writer A non-denominational chapel is planned to be constructed on FIU’s Modesto Maidique Campus in March 2024. It will use a…
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8th Street closing for bridge construction.
A section of 8th Street will be closed over the weekend to allow workers to position a 174-foot section of the footbridge which will link Sweetwater with the northern entrance of FIU.
FIU administration address student’s concerns about the Nature Preserve
“Please look to see what they [student opposition] are really proposing before you sign a petition” Jessel said. “There are a lot of misconceptions about the project for the nature preserve and I want students to find out the real facts. “
Teen skateboarder trespasses campus, mother hires attorney
Looking to skateboard, Matthew Carrillo trespassed the main campus, only to find himself under the hands of University Police Chief, Alexander Casas.
Board of Trustees discuss new projects, concerns about healthcare
The Board of Trustees met on June 3 and discussed new projects, recent accomplishments and looming changes in college health care.
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.
Rosenberg addresses University victories at legislative session
Higher education was given much attention during this years’ Florida Legislative Session, according to President Mark B. Rosenberg.
As the session came to a close on Friday, May 2, the legislature furthered the cause of undocumented students, the Board of Governor’s new funding model and granted the University more funding for expansion initiatives, maintenance and other programs.
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.
Rosenberg not content with being ‘okay’
Rosenberg said the University is going to be okay under the new performance funding model. But he wants to be better than okay — he wants all the money the University can get.
BBC town hall sparks discussion of evolving campus, university
President Mark B. Rosenberg remained optimistic about University partnerships and improving under the Board of Governors’ performance funding model on Monday at the Biscayne Bay Campus town hall meeting where he also addressed the need for more parking and extended dining hours.
