Florida A&M University (FAMU) will receive $13.7 million in new funding for the 2019-2020 fiscal year as part of the Florida Board of Governors (BOG) Performance-Based Funding allocation. [Read more…] about FAMU Secures $13.7 Million in Performance-Based Funding from Board of Governors
Education
Board of Governors Meeting Highlights
The Board of Governors advanced several initiatives this week to maintain the State University System’s upward trajectory, making decisions about the strategic direction of Florida’s 12 public universities and demonstrating their support for higher education partners. [Read more…] about Board of Governors Meeting Highlights
UF Health patient first to receive new gene therapy for neuromuscular disease since FDA approval
Karen Wright worked her way through the small gathering outside her 4-month-old daughter’s room in pediatric intensive care. [Read more…] about UF Health patient first to receive new gene therapy for neuromuscular disease since FDA approval
Board of Governors presents award to State University System Student Champion
The Board of Governors on Thursday recognized Rep. David Silvers as its 2019 State University System Student Champion. [Read more…] about Board of Governors presents award to State University System Student Champion
Florida’s Top STEM Students Honored at Sunshine State Scholars Conference
Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran today recognized 103 of Florida’s highest-achieving 11th grade STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) students at the 2019 Sunshine State Scholars conference. [Read more…] about Florida’s Top STEM Students Honored at Sunshine State Scholars Conference
Board of Governors announces university performance funds
The Board of Governors approved a plan on Thursday to divide up $560 million in performance funds for the 2019-20 fiscal year. [Read more…] about Board of Governors announces university performance funds
UNF Names Brent Mai New Thomas G. Carpenter Library Dean
Dr. Brent Mai has accepted the University of North Florida’s offer to become the new dean of the Thomas G. Carpenter Library. [Read more…] about UNF Names Brent Mai New Thomas G. Carpenter Library Dean
DSC Spelling Bee Team Earns 6th Championship Title
Daytona State College’s Spelling Bee Team brought home its 6th championship in the annual Volusia County Literacy Council’s Annual Charity Spelling Bee. [Read more…] about DSC Spelling Bee Team Earns 6th Championship Title
Florida Realtors® Education Foundation Awards $202,400 in Scholarships
As high school seniors across Florida enjoy the summer and look ahead to college, costs are top-of-mind. [Read more…] about Florida Realtors® Education Foundation Awards $202,400 in Scholarships
FAMU College of Pharmacy Prints 3D Cornea Using Human Cells
Florida A&M University (FAMU) College of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences (COPPS) researchers have, for the first time in the United States, created corneas using a high performance 3D printer. [Read more…] about FAMU College of Pharmacy Prints 3D Cornea Using Human Cells