Regardless of the game’s final outcome, a trip to the Gasparilla Bowl allowed Panther Nation to show its FIU pride on the road and revel in a great season. It also made for a great excuse to enjoy the company of other blue-and-gold groupies and reconnect with old friends. More than 2,000 Panthers — students, […]
New traditions set foundation for future football success
It has been a fun ride to the Gasparilla Bowl for the FIU football team. The Panthers exceeded expectations and tied a program record for wins in a season (8). They have a chance to set a benchmark for future FIU teams if they beat the Temple Owls in the Gasparilla Bowl in St. Petersburg on […]
Gasparilla Bowl a homecoming for several football players
Alex McGough was sleeping when the news came. A day after their regular season ended, the whole team waited to find out where they were going to play their bowl game. The wait took a little longer than expected, and the senior quarterback decided to take a nap late Sunday afternoon after a team meeting. […]
The FIU Community Gives Thanks
It’s that time of year again! Like the rest of the U.S., the FIU community takes time each November to reflect on what it is thankful for and to celebrate the importance of philanthropy. Started in 2012 and now in its sixth year, the annual Thanks Day at FIU doesn’t involve turkey or stuffing, but […]
Researchers investigate effects of e-cigarettes on adolescent brains
Use of e-cigarettes is on the rise, leaving scientists wondering what effects they could have on the developing brains of young people. A team of researchers from the FIU Center of Children and Families (CCF) have been awarded a $2.1 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to investigate the effects of e-cigarettes, […]
Bowl Bound: FIU Football Headed to Bad Boy Mowers Gasparilla Bowl
FIU will play in its third bowl game in program history. The Panthers have accepted an invitation to the 2017 Bad Boy Mowers Gasparilla Bowl in St. Petersburg, Fla. on Thursday, Dec. 21 at 8 p.m. (ET). The game, which will be played at Tropicana Field, will be broadcast on ESPN. The Panthers will face […]
FIU breaks several records in 63-45 dismantling of UMass
FIU is headed to the postseason in record-setting fashion after dismantling UMass, 63-45, on Saturday afternoon at Riccardo Silva Stadium. The Panthers (8-4) broke several program offensive records stampeding to their eighth win of the season tying the 2011 team for the most wins in an FIU season. Now the Panthers look to establish a […]