In Fall 2019, Flagler College’s Department of Humanities will offer a minor in African-American Studies. [Read more…] about Flagler College to offer African-American studies minor in Fall 2019
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UNF Honoring Students’ Exceptional Service at Spring Commencement
The University of North Florida will honor two students with outstanding records of volunteerism and caring spirits, when it hands out more than 1,700 degrees Friday, April 26, during spring commencement at the UNF Arena, Building 34. [Read more…] about UNF Honoring Students’ Exceptional Service at Spring Commencement
FAMU To Host Family Heirs’ Property Town Hall Meeting
The Florida A&M University (FAMU) College of Agriculture and Food Sciences Cooperative Extension Program will host a Family Heir’s Property Town Hall Meeting 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday. [Read more…] about FAMU To Host Family Heirs’ Property Town Hall Meeting
UNF Names Eric Bruder New Vice President of Marketing and Communications
Eric Bruder has accepted the University of North Florida’s offer to become the University’s new vice president for Marketing and Communications. He will begin the position Monday, June 17. [Read more…] about UNF Names Eric Bruder New Vice President of Marketing and Communications
Daytona State to host two NJCAA national championships in 2021
The National Junior College Athletic Association has selected Daytona State College to host NJCAA National Championship contests in women’s golf and women’s soccer in 2021. [Read more…] about Daytona State to host two NJCAA national championships in 2021
#MeToo founder Tarana Burke visits FAMU on HBCU Tour
Tarana Burke, founder of the #MeToo movement, visits Florida A&M University (FAMU) on Friday, April 19, as part of a campaign to “end sexual violence and rape culture on campus.” [Read more…] about #MeToo founder Tarana Burke visits FAMU on HBCU Tour
Science Café Presents Lecture on Florida’s Sinks and Spring Runs, Sending Myriad of Mucky Messages at Gillespie Museum
Benjamin Tanner, Ph.D., will discuss Florida springs and
sinks research and emerging environmental changes
Benjamin Tanner, Ph.D., assistant professor of environmental science and studies at Stetson and the focus area leader for climate adaptation at the Institute for Water and Environmental Resilience, will discuss his recent research during his presentation “Environmental Change in Florida’s Springs and Sinks: Lessons from the Muck” during a Science Café on Thursday, April 25, 7-8:30 p.m., at the Gillespie Museum on Stetson University’s campus. [Read more…] about Science Café Presents Lecture on Florida’s Sinks and Spring Runs, Sending Myriad of Mucky Messages at Gillespie Museum
New Interim Dean Named At Florida A&M College of Law
A 15-year-veteran of Florida A&M University (FAMU) College of Law has been named interim dean of the Orlando, Fla., campus. Nicola Boothe Perry, associate dean for academic affairs, will serve as interim dean while a nationwide search continues for a permanent dean.
Since 2017, Professor LeRoy Pernell had served as interim dean. Previously, he was dean of the law school from 2008 to 2015. Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Maurice Edington thanked Pernell for his years of dedicated service and expressed his appreciation to Boothe Perry for assuming the leadership mantle.
“I am grateful that Nicky Boothe Perry has agreed to step in and assist with our ongoing efforts to improve the operations and enhance outcomes at the College of Law,” Edington said. “She is a distinguished scholar and a very capable administrator, who is highly respected by her peers and colleagues. I look forward to working with her and her team; she has my full support.”
Boothe Perry joined FAMU law school as a visiting professor in 2004 and gained tenure in 2013. Promoted to full professor in August 2017, the Florida State University College of Law graduate was named associate dean for academic affairs five months later.
On Tuesday, Boothe Perry thanked Edington for trusting her with this important role.
“I am humbled to be afforded this opportunity to continue to support the University in this capacity,” said Boothe Perry, who earned a bachelor’s degree in Exercise and Sports Sciences degree from the University of Florida. “I look forward to serving FAMU and the College of Law in its quest to develop legal professionals and community leaders committed to equitable justice and the rule of law.”
Reopened in 2002, the FAMU College of Law received full accreditation from the American Bar Association in 2009 and full reaccreditation in 2014.
Industry leaders take the helm of Florida Poly’s Foundation Board
The Florida Polytechnic University Foundation Board of Directors has elected Lakeland businesswoman Alice Hunt as its new chair. The new vice-chair is Jack Harrell III, senior vice president of marketing, sales and R&D at Harrell’s LLC in Lakeland. [Read more…] about Industry leaders take the helm of Florida Poly’s Foundation Board
FAMU Competes in Honda Campus All‐Star Challenge Championship Finals
Florida A&M University (FAMU) advanced to the finals of the 30th annual Honda Campus All-Star Challenge (HCASC) National Championship Tournament in Torrance, Calif., Tuesday. [Read more…] about FAMU Competes in Honda Campus All‐Star Challenge Championship Finals