Ben Wilcox, research director of Integrity Florida, today issued the following statement about proposed legislation that would merge New College of Florida and Florida Polytechnic University into the University of Florida. [Read more…] about Integrity Florida Press Statement
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Local news anchor and award-winning journalist Jessica Clark to moderate Women of Vision Power of the Purse panel
The Flagler College Women of Vision Advisory Board has announced that Jessica Clark, award-winning journalist and anchor of First Coast News on ABC 25, will serve as a panel moderator for the sixth annual Power of the Purse fundraiser. [Read more…] about Local news anchor and award-winning journalist Jessica Clark to moderate Women of Vision Power of the Purse panel
Dozens of companies seek high-skilled STEM talent at Florida Poly career fair
Fifty companies gathered at the Innovation, Science, and Technology building in Lakeland this week for the annual spring career fair, looking to fill countless positions with the high-tech, high-skilled talent Florida Polytechnic University produces. [Read more…] about Dozens of companies seek high-skilled STEM talent at Florida Poly career fair
UT Honors Journalism Alumnus and Local Journalist of the Year
The University of Tampa’s journalism program in the Department of Communication will honor those working successfully in TV, radio and print at the second annual Journalism Awards. [Read more…] about UT Honors Journalism Alumnus and Local Journalist of the Year
Stetson University Named a Top Producer of Fulbright Scholars
Stetson University has been named one of the nation’s top producers of Fulbright Scholars, according to rankings published this week in the Chronicle of Higher Education and on the Fulbright website. [Read more…] about Stetson University Named a Top Producer of Fulbright Scholars
Florida Leads the Nation in Advanced Placement Exam Participation
The College Board has announced that Florida leads the nation with the highest percentage of the class of 2019 graduates who took an Advanced Placement (AP) exam while in high school. [Read more…] about Florida Leads the Nation in Advanced Placement Exam Participation
State Board of Education Approves Florida’s Perkins V Plan
The State Board of Education today approved the Perkins V Plan, which will be submitted to the United States Department of Education in spring 2020. [Read more…] about State Board of Education Approves Florida’s Perkins V Plan
First Lady Casey DeSantis Releases Guidelines for “The Facts. Your Future.” Video Competition
$34,000 in cash prizes available for students and schools
for winning videos highlighting substance abuse prevention
First Lady Casey DeSantis today officially launched “The Facts. Your Future.” website with guidelines for how Florida middle and high school students can begin posting entries in the video competition with $34,000 in cash prizes for both the winning students and their schools. [Read more…] about First Lady Casey DeSantis Releases Guidelines for “The Facts. Your Future.” Video Competition
Flagler College and Code Institute announce partnership
Flagler College and Code Institute have announced a partnership that will see the two institutions serve career-changers and up-skillers in the greater Jacksonville area. [Read more…] about Flagler College and Code Institute announce partnership
UT President Ronald Vaughn Named Citizen of the Year
University of Tampa President Ronald Vaughn was honored last week with the Tampa Metro Civitan Club’s 2019 Outstanding Citizen of the Year Award. [Read more…] about UT President Ronald Vaughn Named Citizen of the Year
