Vice Provost Elizabeth Bejar

Elizabeth M. Bejar Appointed Next Provost and Vice President of FIU

By Alexander Luzula/Staff Writer FIU has appointed Elizabeth M. Bejar as its next Provost, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, after serving in the role as an interim for nearly a year. Bejar marks a historic appointment, cementing her position as the first Hispanic woman to serve as Provost. Bejar’s appointment was confirmed in […]

Register once, never register again: University introduces block enrollment

A block enrollment program began for freshmen in four majors who will be automatically enrolled in their courses each semester, said to eliminate registration issues and guarantee graduation in four years.

New schedule highlighted by road tests

This season, FIU men’s basketball schedule is daunting. Going against five postseason teams from a year ago, the Panthers will face the tough task of rebuilding an 8-21 record from last year.

Panther Sports Talk Live Podcast 7-6-12

Panther Sports Talk Live podcast includes discussion of the new college football playoff system, Richard Pitino, and much more.

Ferguson declares for the NBA Draft

Dominique Ferguson has had enough with FIU, and has decided to enter the 2012 NBA draft and forgo his last two seasons of collegiate ball. This announcement coming less than a month after his former head coach Isiah Thomas was released from his contract.

Richard Pitino introduced as basketball coach

After an up and down week within the men’s basketball program with the firing of Isiah Thomas, it appears that the Executive Director of Sports and Entertainment Pete Garcia has found his new coach.

Players look for release after Thomas firing

Basketball to Rosenberg: "We are writing this letter in regards to a few concerns we have surrounding the firing of our Coach Isiah Thomas and his staff."

COMMENTARY: Time for program to start fresh

There is one thing that the basketball program needed: A fresh start.

FIU fires Isiah Thomas

An emotional Isiah Thomas sat outside the FIU basketball facility handing hugs to his former players. Thomas informed his team that he would no longer be part of the program.

Thomas wants to continue to build up program

With three seasons in the books as the head coach of the men’s basketball program, Isiah Thomas is beginning to see a shift in the way that the FIU basketball program is viewed by potential recruits.

Panthers clash with division leader Blue Raiders

There are two teams in the Sun Belt that nobody wants to see right now: the FIU Panthers (11-5, 1-2 SBC) and the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders (12-5, 4-0 SBC)

COMMENTARY: Panthers must find second option besides Coley

If there is one thing that can be said about the current Panthers’ season, it is that sophomore Jerica Coley is a star. Coley is currently the team leader in points and rebounds, averaging 24.2 points and 7.6 rebounds per game. With her current scoring output, Coley is in the top five in the nation. […]

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