PAWS UP 🐾 For our next #PantherAlumniWeek spotlight, we caught up with Journalism alum Michelle Marchante as she returned to FIU to speak with students in Professor Neil Reisner’s class 📰 Now a South Florida Health and City of Coral Gables reporter at The Miami Herald, Michelle reflects on how her time at FIU prepared her for the realities of the newsroom—from reporting with accuracy and urgency to navigating an ever-evolving media landscape. Her story highlights the value of strong mentorship, real-world experience, and a commitment to impactful storytelling. fiu_carta_dean fiualumni #CARTACreativeForcesAtWork #PantherAlumniWeek