FIU head football coach Willie Simmons talks successful 2025 season
CBS Miami's Mike Cugno interviewed FIU's head coach Willie Simmons to talk all about their successful season.
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CBS Miami's Mike Cugno interviewed FIU's head coach Willie Simmons to talk all about their successful season.
This is the first bill of its kind for the state's 2026 legislative session.
FIU hosted its first annual pig roast competition as part of its tailgate celebrations ahead of the Shula Bowl.
Students described Kirk as a figure who inspired them through his faith and principles.
For Porras, who represents District 119 covering Kendall and The Hammocks, the loss is personal.
Núñez said the university is preparing to welcome its largest and most distinguished freshman class ever.
Employees with administrative and staff roles were told they would have to return to full on-campus work schedules by Monday, Aug. 11.
Nuñez has served as interim president since February and emerged last month as the sole finalist to become president.
The agreement, which is voluntary, would permit FIU police officers to act as ICE agents on campus.
The trustees and the state university system's Board of Governors would have to approve hiring Nuñez as president.
FIU has joined other public universities in Florida, including the University of Florida, in partnering with ICE through enforcement agreements.
Florida International University confirms the State Department revoked F-1 visas for 18 foreign students and recent graduates.
At the time of his arrest, he was charged with DUI and reckless driving. The charges were upgraded to vehicular homicide after the 18-year-old died from her injuries.
The former lieutenant governor sat down with "Facing South Florida" for her first interview since becoming FIU's interim president.
When asked by a reporter at FIU about the contest, Casey DeSantis replied by using a quote from baseball legend Yogi Berra.
Marybel Rodriguez reports the research began with pediatric patients. The grant will allow the research being done at Florida International University to expand to adults.
Meanwhile, former state House Majority Leader Adam Hasner was approved to serve as president of Florida Atlantic University.
The demonstration took place outside the Graham Center, where outgoing President Dr. Kenneth Jessell received a standing ovation.
Rogelio Tovar, the Board of Trustees chair, said he overwhelming supports Jeanette Nunez as interim president.
"Coach B" is Head Coach Mike Larabee, who remained with the team throughout the fall despite his cancer diagnosis.
Morgan Rynor reports Jeanette Nunez will have to resign her role as lieutentant governor if she accepts. Her first day as interim president would be Feb. 17.
A "special meeting," has been called for Friday morning by the chairman of the FIU Board of Trustees to discuss "Presidential Search and Selection."
Morgan Rynor reports the Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting on Friday to discuss "Presidential Search and Selection."
A Florida International University student is facing charges after federal authorities said they received a tip about written threats made on social media.
CBS News Miami recently visited FIU's Student Academic Success Center to look deeper into the study.
