FIUPD shows lower crime rates in recent years
The new Annual Security report by FIUPD shows that University crime rates have been slightly dropping in recent years, despite the growth in student population.
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Tuition tracker: Low-income students suffering most
According to tuitiontracker.org, sticker price is rising and so has the net price for low-income students, who are receiving less aid.
Board of Governors threatens academic programs, bachelor to doctoral
A handful of academic programs are under the Board of Governors’ magnifying glass– each at risk of losing funding if they do not increase the number of degrees they award and the number of students who are placed in jobs after one year.
University funding to be determined by point system
The state’s public universities will now have its state funding scrutinized and re-assessed under a new performance based model recently adopted by the Board of Governors.
Students balancing classes and parenting find support
For some students, college life consists of beer pong, gym time and lectures, but what about the students with live-in extracurricular activities, i.e., children?
Florida’s population growth can have direct effect on students
Florida will surpass New York in population and this growth is driven by youth, creating competition for students in both resources and the job market.
Panthers abandon passions for profit
In a national study of more than 1.2 million 2013 high school graduates, only 36 percent chose a major that was a “good fit” based on their interests while 32 percent selected a major that was considered a “poor fit.”
UPD responds to high theft rates
Since 2011, theft has accounted for more than 60 percent of crimes at FIU, according to the school’s police data.
Miami City Commission candidate makes campaign stop at BBC, discusses her realization
Donna Milo has never quite fit in: as a citizen, conservative, and a man.
