FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY

Florida International University profs lose minds over state regulation banning indoctrination about 'systemic racism,' 'oppression'

One professor said the regulation signifies ‘plantation mentality,’ and another called it ‘a high level of politica…

By Elad Vaida
Nov 27, 2024

Florida professors complain about threats to 'academic freedom' over course reviews of anti-Semitism

Some Florida public university professors have expressed reservations about being asked to review course materials …

By Campus Reform
Nov 26, 2024

Florida International pulls 22 DEI-based courses from core curriculum to comply with state law

Florida International University (FIU) recently changed its general education requirements by removing nearly two d…

By Benjamin Brown '26
Oct 15, 2024

LEFT EATS LEFT: Anti-Israel group at FIU hosts speaker from ‘Abandon Biden Campaign’

The Abandon Biden Campaign condemned President Joe Biden for refusing to call for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas W…

By Michael Duke '26
Jun 12, 2024

QUIET PART OUT LOUD: Student complains that 'anti-Jewish students' didn't get enough police protection

'And we as Arabs, Palestinian, Muslim and anti-Jewish students, are we not worth protecting?'

By Adam Sabes
May 8, 2024

Florida Professor sues over law aimed at stopping Chinese Communist influence in universities

The lawsuit alleges that the law ‘violates federal law by presumptively prohibiting the academic employment in Flor…

By Alexia Bianchi '22
Apr 9, 2024

Federal government spent $1 million to butcher basic biology in three states

Three universities received a sum total of almost $1 million as part of a federal agency’s project to ‘create a mor…

By Brendan McDonald '25
Feb 22, 2024

Young Democratic Socialists member arrested at pro-Palestine rally, charged with battery of an officer

A Florida International University student was arrested at a pro-Palestine rally on Feb. 8, with police alleging he…

By Adam Sabes
Feb 13, 2024

Florida International University ends partnership with Chinese institutions

Florida International University ended its partnership with several insitutions of higher education in China, foll…

By Adam Sabes
Feb 6, 2024

Florida International University eliminates DEI department, following state mandate

Florida International University eliminated its DEI department.

By Adam Sabes
Jan 31, 2024

4 times universities defied state laws to push DEI agenda

Combatting state DEI bans is a top priority for Florida International University's Student Government Association.

By Campus Reform
Jan 2, 2024

FIU officials reassert support for Israel as students demand they condemn Israeli 'genocide'

Florida International University leadership writes that it 'condemns the actions of Hamas on Oct. 7, and fully supp…

By Campus Reform
Dec 6, 2023

Kamala Harris slams DEI opponents in FIU speech

'They’re trying to say that that’s a bad word, that’s a bad phrase, that it's bad to focus on Diversity, Equity, a…

By Pedro Rodriguez '25
Oct 30, 2023

These Hamas-supporting Florida student groups could be next on DeSantis' chopping block

The Desantis administration recently announced its move towards disbanding student organizations that support Hamas…

By Campus Reform
Oct 26, 2023

Prof who celebrated Queen's death awarded federal grant to teach 'Blackness in Latin America'

The grant comes in the form of $180,000 to 'create open access Spanish language curricula centering Blackness in La…

By Marya Ruth Dunning '25
Oct 7, 2023

FIU student body prez says defending DEI is top priority

'FIU knows how important these programs are,' Student Government Association President Alexander Sutton said.

By Pedro Rodriguez '25 and John Rigolizzo
Sep 18, 2023

Laws requiring climate change content in K-12 education follow push from colleges

Some states are now codifying the climate change content into elementary and high school education through legislat…

By Celine Ryan Ciccio and Pedro Rodriguez
Aug 3, 2023

FLU students rally at state capitol for 'queer and trans freedom'

The leftist Student Unity Coalition held a statewide protest for 'queer and trans freedom' on Mar. 31. that began o…

By William Biagini '24
Apr 19, 2023

Exposé reveals one Florida university's divisive DEI programs

A recent report from Christopher Rufo describes racially-segregated discussions, activism training for students, an…

By Brandi Cunha '24
Mar 15, 2023

DeSantis probe reveals steep DEI expenses for Florida medical schools to receive accreditation

An analysis of DEI spending in the State University System of Florida reveals that medical schools must engage in D…

By Shelby Kearns
Jan 31, 2023

ANALYSIS: DEI leaves students unequipped for workforce, companies step in

72% of young adults who have university degrees say that college did not fully prepare them to start a career.

By William Biagini '24
Jan 2, 2023

Florida International University Pride Center hosts LGBTQIA+ fashion show

The GenderChill Fashion show raised funds for a non-profit ‘that aims to uplift Black transgender and nonbinary adu…

By Melissa Da Gama '23
Dec 13, 2022

This year's most notable college protests in Florida

The first protest occurred at the University of South Florida, hosted by the school's Students for a Democratic Soc…

By Avery Selby
Oct 17, 2022

Socialist students protest DeSantis' education tour

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ Aug. 21 education rally in Miami was met with opposition from Florida International …

By William Biagini '24
Sep 2, 2022

Socialist students stage 'die-in' for 'gender affirming' care for kids

On August 5, Young Democratic Socialists of America staged a protest of the Florida Board of Medicine’s meeting to …

By John Parker '25 and Ben Cook, PhD
Aug 22, 2022

DEI reading groups push progressive agenda

Diversity, inclusivity, and equity readings groups exist at Dartmouth College, The Ohio State University, and Flori…

By Austin Browne '24
Jul 19, 2022

University hosts a 'Diversity and Inclusion' themed business conference

The conference at Florida International University takes place from July 5-9 with the theme 'Beyond Diversity and I…

By Logan Dubil '23
Jul 8, 2022

Pro-abortion students protest end of Roe

Students for a Democratic Society at the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee advertised an abortion protest hosted b…

By Alexa Schwerha and Logan Dubil
Jul 7, 2022

'Why Socialists Should Become Teachers': Radicals train students to organize for social justice

This summer, Young Democratic Socialists of America is conducting a six-week summer session that trains college st…

By Alexa Schwerha
Jun 10, 2022

Florida universities record students' preferred pronouns

Public universities in Florida are allowing students to add their preferred pronouns to various forms of university…

By Henry Aleksandrov '22
May 27, 2022

This nonprofit uses ‘sport as a vehicle for social justice’ at colleges across the nation

RISE speaks to student-athletes and coaches across America about ‘racial equity and social justice.’

By Mckenna Dallmeyer '22
Dec 15, 2021

FIU tells students to avoid saying 'husband,' 'wife,' or ‘you may kiss the bride’

The Florida International University’s 'Inclusive Language Guide' discourages those at the school from using a list…

By Mckenna Dallmeyer '22
Sep 1, 2021

CAMPUS PROFILE: Florida International University

Florida International University is a public university within the State University System of Florida. Around 49,00…

By Maria Colombo '25
Aug 9, 2021

LGBTQ+ advocacy stands out in 2021 diversity hiring

HigherEd Jobs lists over 300 job openings in 'Diversity and Multicultural Affairs' across dozens of universities.

By Katelynn Richardson '22
Aug 9, 2021