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Florida Education Foundation Donates Nearly $30,000 to Hurricane Michael Impacted School Districts from Re-Book to Re-Build Fundraiser

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L-R: Gadsden County Superintendent Roger P. Milton; Bay County Superintendent Bill Husfelt; Bay County School Board member Ginger Littleton; Public Schools Chancellor Hershel Lyons; Wells Fargo Assistant Vice President/Branch Manager Eric W. Billot II; Jackson County Schools Director of Elementary Education/Professional Development Carolyn Pilcher; Holmes County School Board Instructional Administrator Pamela Price; Florida Education Foundation Executive Director Bethany Swonson.

The Florida Education Foundation today awarded nine panhandle school districts who were hit hardest by Hurricane Michael a literacy grant that will enable them to re-stock their libraries and classrooms. Division of Public Schools Chancellor Hershel Lyons presented the check in person to Bay District Schools, Gadsden Education Foundation, Holmes County School District and Jackson County School District. [Read more…] about Florida Education Foundation Donates Nearly $30,000 to Hurricane Michael Impacted School Districts from Re-Book to Re-Build Fundraiser

The University of Tampa December Commencement Saturday, Dec. 15

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The University of Tampa will hold its 147th commencement Saturday, Dec. 15, at 9:30 a.m. at the Florida State Fairgrounds Expo Hall. The ceremony will include 667 graduates, including 530 bachelor’s degree candidates and 137 master’s degree candidates. The ceremony is free and open to the public. [Read more…] about The University of Tampa December Commencement Saturday, Dec. 15

UNF Osprey Café Named 3 Star Certified Green Restaurant

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The University of North Florida Dining Services’ Osprey Café, UNF’s multi-level dining facility, was named a 3 Star Certified Green Restaurant by the Green Restaurant Association, a national nonprofit organization helping restaurants to become more environmentally sustainable. [Read more…] about UNF Osprey Café Named 3 Star Certified Green Restaurant

New butterfly named for pioneering 17th-century entomologist Maria Sibylla Merian

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More than two centuries before initiatives to increase the number of women in STEM fields, 52-year-old Maria Sibylla Merian sailed across the Atlantic on a largely self-funded scientific expedition to document the animals and plants of Dutch Suriname. [Read more…] about New butterfly named for pioneering 17th-century entomologist Maria Sibylla Merian

Florida Poly students aim to reduce drowsy and distracted driving

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New research by Florida Polytechnic University faculty and students has the goal of detecting and preventing the growing problem of drowsy and distracted driving, one of the main causes of car accidents and fatalities on the roads. [Read more…] about Florida Poly students aim to reduce drowsy and distracted driving

Fernandina Beach Educator Honored with National Award

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Jennifer Albert awarded $25,000 from the Milken Family Foundation

Jennifer Albert, a fifth grade science and mathematics teacher at Emma Love Hardee Elementary School, was honored by the Milken Family Foundation today during a surprise announcement for her dedication and commitment to providing students with a high quality education. Albert joins an elite group of educators as one of only 40 nationwide to receive this year’s award. [Read more…] about Fernandina Beach Educator Honored with National Award

China Foreign Affairs University signs agreement with Flagler College

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Flagler College has entered into an agreement with China Foreign Affairs University (CFAU) for faculty and student exchange. The agreement was signed on Monday, Nov. 26 and is effective immediately with programs set to begin in the spring semester of 2019. CFAU is the preeminent university for producing diplomats and foreign affairs and policy specialists in China. [Read more…] about China Foreign Affairs University signs agreement with Flagler College

Florida Poly joins forces with Jacksonville Transportation Authority on self-driving vehicles

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Florida Polytechnic University and the Jacksonville Transportation Authority (JTA) announce a collaboration to enhance the development of autonomous vehicle (AV) technology in public transportation. Through a memorandum of understanding, both parties agree to work together to boost the research and application of this cutting-edge technology. [Read more…] about Florida Poly joins forces with Jacksonville Transportation Authority on self-driving vehicles