By Lea Abito | Staff Writer Established in 1965, Florida International University is one of the fastest-rising public universities in the United States. Yet for such a young university, there seems to be an influx of older professors. On the first day of the semester, there’s a strong possibility you walk into class and see […]
Heidi Cuevas | Staff Writer Nothing is worse than starting the semester and looking through all the syllabi within the first week— or worse, finding no syllabus at all— to prepare for each of our courses. If we had more time, the first week wouldn’t have to be so chaotic. Semester after semester, I’m left […]
Sophia Baltodano | Contributing Writer Professor Jamie Ousley, renowned bassist and music professor at FIU opened up about his musical journey, creative processes, and his educational career. Professor Ousley’s career began at the tender age of five, when he first played the Star Wars theme on the violin, which sparked his passion for music. After […]
Caroline McCulloch/Guest Columnist Despite decades of skyrocketing tuition costs, a large segment of university instruction relies on precarious employment and meager wages. The most exploited employees are adjunct professors. For those unfamiliar with the hierarchy of faculty in higher education, adjunct professors are instructors who are generally hired on semester-long contracts to teach specific courses. […]
Written by Gabriella Genao/ Contributing writer A professor from the Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine was recognized by a national program that commemorates minorities for his work in cancer research. One of five recipients, Dr. Miguel Villalona-Calero, was named a Continuing Umbrella of Research Experiences Lifetime Achievement Honoree for his focus on translating laboratory research […]
