State University System
At STEM summit, a call for Florida to raise its competitive bar
Tampabay.com
Jeb Bush and now chancellor of Florida’s state university system, Brogan said every one of the 11 state universities in Florida needs to establish a brand and choose some key areas of expertise that contribute to upgrading the state economy.
FSU Wants to Create the Most Veteran-Friendly Campus in Nation
WCTV
Florida State University President Eric J. Barron and the Florida State chapter of the Collegiate Veterans Association (CVA) today announced several new initiatives that will help the university in its efforts to become the most veteran-friendly public …
New FSU initiative supports veterans
Tallahassee.com
The two Florida State University students, members of the FSU chapter of the Collegiate Veterans Association, met last year with President Eric Barron to make the case that the university can do more — and better — to support …
FSU Has A Poor Graduation Success Rate For Student-Athletes
SB Nation (blog)
The Orlando Sentinel is reporting that Florida State University’s athletic department may be having a tough time getting degrees in athletes’ hands. According to the Sentinel, the pride of Tallahassee is …
Don’t rush to judge professors’ pay
Central Florida Future
Sandra Lewis, president of Florida State University’s Faculty Senate, argues that the state is already struggling to hang on to some of its most talented educators specifically because universities in other states, along with private institutions, …
Hitt to give UCF progress report today
Sun-Sentinel
UCF President John Hitt on Thursday announced a major fundraising campaign to generate hundreds of millions of dollars to hire more faculty, expand the library and complete other projects the school needs but cannot afford in these tight budget times.
Recycle? UNF Students Sift Through Trash
WJXT Jacksonville
Students dumped loads of trash onto the University of North Florida campus green Wednesday, and it was all to prove a point. UNF is known as one of the most environmentally responsible schools in the country, according to the Princeton Review, …
Problems Noted in USF Poly Split Plan
The Ledger
John W. Long, COO and senior vice president, emailed a list of “concerns” to two officials with the State University System of Florida Board of Governors on …
Survey of USF Poly Faculty Shows Majority Against Split
The Ledger
The executive committee of the United Faculty of Florida USF System Chapter … and the Florida Board of Governors, if you deem appropriate,” Terry wrote.
USF says Poly split would put accreditation at risk
Tbo.com
At a meeting in November, the Florida Board of Governors, which oversees the state’s 11 public universities, is scheduled to consider the proposal to make …
State College System
Edison trustee picks overdue
The News-Press
Trustee appointments at Edison State College are five to 17 months overdue, but Gov. Rick Scott may start interviewing applicants in the next few weeks. There is no timetable for appointments. Trustees continue serving until they are replaced, …
WINK Exclusive: Steve Atkins speaks about Edison
Wink News
Dr. Steve Atkins, the fired Edison State College administrator, reveals shocking new details in the school scandal. In a one-on-one interview with WINK News, Atkins handed over a voice mail. He says it proves President Dr. Kenneth Walker was trying to …
Documents: Edison Administrator did his job
Wink News
Documents obtained by WINK news show an Edison State College administrator did his job, contrary to the reason campus heads told him he was getting fired for. Dr. Kenneth Walker reportedly told Dr. Robert Beeson he was being recommended for termination …
Edison State reacts to turmoil in administration
Wink News
Students and faculty at Edison State College are concerned how the recent shake up within the administration will affect the reputation of the school. Tuesday night, the Board of Trustees voted to fire Dr. Steve Atkins, Vice President of Academic …
Make a Difference Day brings out community
TCPalm
The Boys & Girls Club teamed up with Indian River State College and organized a local Make A Difference Day. More than 50 volunteers showed up to take part …
Florida Supreme Court Justice Canady Kicks Off FSC Lecture Series
The Ledger
A new lunch and lecture series at Florida Southern College will start Friday with Florida Supreme Court Chief Justice Charles T. …
FSCJ honored for initiative and creativity in student programs
Florida Times-Union
Also honored were Santa Fe College in business affairs, Pasco-Hernando Community College in student affairs and Seminole State College of Florida in …
Educator’s $2 million donation largest in Seminole State history
Seminole Voice
Longtime Seminole County educator … than $2 million – to Seminole State College of Florida for endowed scholarships, …
Independent College and University System
“Daily NewsMakers with Jeff Lytle”: Jim Towey on AMU, future role …
Naples Daily News
Ave Maria University President Jim Towey discusses formal Catholic recognition for AMU and the future role of Tom Monaghan. He is a guest on this week’s …
Former AMU Student Remembered for His Dedication, Love of Life
The Ave Herald
Students, faculty, Ave Maria town residents and others from southwest … which he joined shortly after graduating from Ave Maria University in the spring.
Annual autism fundraiser celebration will honor three community leaders
Sun-Sentinel
The “Fourth Annual Autumn Moonlight”, hosted by Specialty Automotive Treatments, 700 W. Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lauderdale and benefiting the University of Miami-Nova Southeastern University Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (UM-NSU CARD) will ..
Mayor calls for audit of South Side work
Sun-Sentinel
Fort Lauderdale Mayor Jack Seiler has called for an audit of the South Side School renovation just seven months after city commissioners accepted Nova Southeastern University’s bid to put an art studio in the building.
Gloria Steinem at Rollins College
Orlando Sentinel
This week, Rollins College’s Winter Park Institute welcomes Steinem for a weekend of talks that provide some valuable insight into the roots of feminism and perhaps a glimpse at its future. Events begin with a solo appearance by Steinem, followed by a
Yip Yap: Noted and Quoted FLHE Voices from Around the State
Gerald Ensley: Anniversary of a lynching
Tallahassee.com
In 1982, University of West Florida professor James McGovern wrote a book, “Anatomy of a Lynching: The Killing of Claude Neal.” Because Claude Neal was lynched without a trial, it was never proven he committed the crime. …
College football not in PSC’s future
eCorsair.com
“This law has been on the books for over 30 years and does not allow colleges in the Florida College System to have football teams,” said Jeb Blackburn, …
Mariel boatlift survivor comes full circle
MyFox Tampa Bay
Doctor Jose Manuel Garcia knows the success freedom can bring. He’s a professor at Florida Southern College who came here as a Cuban refugee. ”This is an important part of history. Not just Cuban history, but American history, especially Florida history,” he says.
FSU director writes that Scott’s release of professor salary data could ‘backfire’
Florida Independent
The director of Florida State University’s program in history and philosophy of science, Michael Ruse, has released the latest of what he calls “dispatches from the war zone,” a series of pieces looking at Gov. …
Room for Debate: A Running Commentary on the News
New York Times
Sam Staley is the associate director of the DeVoe Moore Center at Florida State University and a senior research fellow at the Reason Foundation. Houses are assets, not consumer goods. Houses that have depreciated to the point they no longer have …
‘Just Be Yourself,’ Says Teen Pageant Winner
The Ledger
Grimes, 24, is a full time student at Keiser University. Her photo hangs on the “wall of fame” there. She is on the dean’s list and in the Phi Theta Kappa …
Like all presidential wives, Michelle Obama is loved by some …
Broward Politics
She’s more popular than the president, and this is not uncommon,” said Robert Watson, a political scientist at Lynn University in Boca Raton.
Lawmakers from First Coast stepping into national spotlight
Florida Times-Union
They may be on some big issues, but the challenge will be actually getting something done,” said Matt Corrigan, head of the University of North Florida’s political science department. Stearns’ current focus is determining if it was legal for the …
Releases and Web Stories
Rasmussen College Launches Nationwide Bachelor Completer Program
PR Newswire
Rasmussen College today announced the launch of its new online, accelerated Bachelor Completer program designed …
