President Barack Obama

President Obama did fulfill his promises to the American people

The promises Obama made to the American people, I believe, were fulfilled to the best of his ability.

President Barack Obama tours National Hurricane Center near MMC

President Barack Obama arrived at the National Hurricane Center Thursday near the University's Modesto Maidique Campus to receive the annual outlook for the upcoming season.

President Obama to visit University

Photo courtesy of Associated Press by Pablo Martinez Monsivais Adrian Suarez Avila/News Director The President of the United States will be making an appearance at the University’s Modesto A. Maidique Campus on Wednesday, Feb. 25, for a town hall meeting concerning immigration reform. Hosted by news anchor Jose Diaz Balart, the event will be organized […]

Obama addresses equal pay, students and professors weigh in

On April 8, President Barack Obama signed two executive actions designed to address pay inequality, signing the Equal Pay Act.

FIU awarded grant to train young African leaders

Twenty-five young African leaders from sub-Saharan nations will visit the University this summer in a public management program as part of the Young African Leaders Initiative that received a $100,000 grant from the Washington Fellowship.

Panthers weigh pros and cons of raising minimum wage

Some students think minimum wage isn't enough, but an economics professor thinks otherwise.

Obamacare goes live online: Florida remains uncertain of its implications

President Barack Obama signed the Affordable Care Act on March 23, 2010. Three years later, the controversy and confusion regarding its implications continue.

A two-year law school: keeping all options on the table

On August 23, President Obama suggested that law schools should consider eliminating their third year to reduce the cost of earning a law degree. The university's law community considers the option of a two-year law degree.

President Obama announces system to adjust financial aid

President Obama announces a new college affordability and rating system. The system would rate colleges on factors including graduation rates and graduate earnings, favoring students who apply to high-performing colleges by giving them better rates on their student loans and more in their Pell Grants.

Syrian civil war creates division in United States

As the United States considers intervening in the Syrian civil war, the political divisions in Washington mirror the divisions among University professors and students.

Budget cuts to impact University students financial aid, grants

Mariella Roque/ Staff Writer Now that the nationally discussed sequester is no longer an abstract idea, the parties affected have to deal with the fallout, including university students receiving financial aid. A series of federal spending cuts went into immediate effect on March 1, passed by Congress and signed into law by President Barack Obama […]

Bill Clinton speaks at FIU and fire up some students

Former President Bill Clinton delivered a speech at Florida International University on Tuesday, September 11. Since Florida is considered one of the most important swing states the fact that a Democrat politician came to FIU was not a complete surprise.
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