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In a dramatic escalation of a years-long battle over sociology in Florida colleges and universities, FIU faculty allege that new state mandates for an Introduction to Sociology course amount to an attack on academic freedom and censorship of the discipline. "There are no discussions of systemic or structural racism — a core concept in sociology,” an associate professor said.

Serbian-born FIU alumna and award-winning pianist and composer Marta Brankovich returns to her alma mater for an alumni concert. The performance marks her first of 2026.

Celia Sinfónica is a new concert that transforms Cruz’s hits into sweeping symphonic arrangements, performed live by the FIU Symphony Orchestra alongside renowned vocalists and instrumentalists.

Erika Donalds, wife of Florida gubernatorial candidate Rep. Byron Donalds, made a stop at Florida International University on Wednesday night, not to stump for her husband, but to advocate for the dismantling of the U.S. Department of Education and other conservative education reforms, reports POLITICO Florida.

As Miami weighs changes to its tree protection laws, an FIU analysis finds that city rules meant to mitigate tree removal are inadequate, leaving the city well behind its promise of 30% canopy coverage.

Non-Florida residents will pay more to attend the state’s highest-performing institution of higher education, Florida International University.

Nuñez is slated to receive a five-year contract with a base salary of $925,000 and annual performance bonuses of up to $400,000. Nuñez, who received bachelor’s and master’s degrees at FIU, said the Miami-based school has a tremendous opportunity for growth.

Nuñez, who left her role as lieutenant governor to become interim president, has been selected by the search committee due to her proven leadership and qualifications.

FIU faculty said they are concerned that the agreement between university police and ICE will have a chilling effect throughout the student body, which includes more than 3,500 international students, according to the school’s website.

State higher-education leaders and university trustees have fired back at a lawsuit that alleges a 2023 law targeting diversity, equity and inclusion issues at universities violates the First Amendment.

Jeanette Nunez, a former House member from Miami who was Gov. Ron DeSantis’ running mate in 2018 and 2022, will make an annual base salary of $850,000 at FIU, her alma mater, and Adam Hasner will make a base salary of $875,000.

Lt. Gov. Nuñez was hired at the state-funded school at the request of the office of Gov. Ron DeSantis. Many students and faculty have pushed back on her appointment, expressing concern over political interests the selection represents.