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 […]
Gubernatorial candidate Dayna Marie Foster discusses her grassroots campaign, public service background, and policy priorities with FIU students. By Danette Heredia | Staff Writer From high school teacher to Florida gubernatorial candidate, Dayna Marie Foster visited FIU to promote her campaign, built entirely upon a foundation in public service and a unique sense of relatability […]
Officials emphasize safety protocols, urge students to disengage from conflicts. David Brown | Staff Writer The FIU police responded to a reported battery involving four students late Wednesday night near University Towers, an incident that left multiple students suffering minor injuries from pepper spray, according to FIU police. The altercation occurred shortly before 11 p.m. […]
The removal of enhanced federal subsidies could leave thousands of students and families struggling to afford health coverage in 2026. Aniela Cabrera | Staff Writer With the recent removal of enhanced subsidies, many FIU students and their families will face difficulties within the year as health insurance prices are expected to go up. As the […]
The move affects millions of borrowers as the department rolls out new repayment reforms. Jonathan Roman | Staff Writer On January 16, the Department of Education announced that it will delay the garnishment of involuntary student loan collections, which would affect millions of defaulted student loan borrowers, after a five-year pandemic pause. The DOE, announced […]
Members of the city and FIU community criticize police collaboration with federal immigration enforcement. Shane Miller | Staff Writer Protests have continued against the FIU Police Department’s signing of a 278(g) agreement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. ICE has conducted several recent highly controversial operations in Minneapolis, Minnesota, where two US Citizens who were […]
FIU’s Venezuelan community has expressed cautious optimism after the capture of Nicolas Maduro, while still worried about what the future holds for Venezuela. Jorge Cardona | Staff Writer On January 3, former president of Venezuela, Nicolas Maduro, was captured and brought to the United States by the US military as a result of an operation […]
The measure aims to curb campus violence, expand trauma-informed support, and institutionalize peacebuilding across FIU. Jonathan Roman | Staff Writer The FIU Student Government Association passed the Non-Aggression and Non-Violence Pact (NANV) in December, a resolution aimed at reducing violence and improving how campus conflicts are handled. Introduced by Senator David Riera, the resolution focuses […]
Plans for FIU’s CasaCuba cultural center move forward as questions emerge over the future of the former FIJI House, which was included in the project. Shane Miller | Staff Writer CasaCuba, a cultural and historic center dedicated to preserving and celebrating Cuban-American heritage, is slated to break ground on the MMC Campus in 2026. The […]
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 […]
