The Women’s Center at the University of North Florida will present the Women’s History Month Luncheon featuring keynote speaker Kim Barker, the award-winning journalist who inspired the movie “Whiskey Tango Foxtrot,” noon Tuesday, March 12, in the John A. Delaney Student Union, Building 58W, Ballroom, Room 3703. [Read more…] about UNF Women’s History Month Luncheon Features ‘Whiskey Tango Foxtrot’ Reporter Kim Barker
Education
Florida Continues to Lead the Nation in Advanced Placement Exams
Florida students potentially save $133 million with outstanding AP performance
Commissioner of Education Richard Corcoran announced that Florida ranks first among the 50 states in participation and third in the nation for performance on Advanced Placement (AP) exams during high school, according to data released by the College Board. [Read more…] about Florida Continues to Lead the Nation in Advanced Placement Exams
UNF Celebrates Homecoming ‘Nest Fest 2019’
The University of North Florida’s Homecoming “Nest Fest 2019” is an exciting week-long celebration for the Osprey community, Sunday, Feb. 17, through Saturday, Feb. 23. [Read more…] about UNF Celebrates Homecoming ‘Nest Fest 2019’
Statewide Moment of Silence in 67 Counties’ Schools to be held in Remembrance of MSD High School Victims
Superintendent Runcie invites all districts to join remembrance on February 14th
Broward County Public Schools Superintendent Robert W. Runcie has invited Florida’s 66 other school districts to virtually join Broward County Public Schools in the one-year commemoration of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School tragedy. [Read more…] about Statewide Moment of Silence in 67 Counties’ Schools to be held in Remembrance of MSD High School Victims
Governor Ron DeSantis Highlights $19 Million to Fund Gardiner Scholarship Waitlist
Governor Ron DeSantis today announced his commitment to the Gardiner Scholarship Program included in his Bold Vision for a Brighter Future budget. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Highlights $19 Million to Fund Gardiner Scholarship Waitlist
Stetson University Researcher Says Smoking in Films Does Not Influence Teens to Pick Up Habit
New study examines effects of movies and youth smoking
Some studies have suggested watching movie stars smoking on the big screen prompts teens to smoke. Smoking in films also has been targeted and scrutinized by policymakers and scholars as a potential cause of adolescent smoking. However, current research disputes previous studies and opinions. [Read more…] about Stetson University Researcher Says Smoking in Films Does Not Influence Teens to Pick Up Habit
Florida Poly administration and faculty union reach historic agreement
After 18 months of intense negotiations, Florida Polytechnic University announced that its administration and the United Faculty of Florida (UFF) Florida Poly chapter have signed a collective bargaining agreement. [Read more…] about Florida Poly administration and faculty union reach historic agreement
First Lady Casey DeSantis Announces 2019 Black History Month Theme and Student Contests
Student essay contest winners will receive a 4-Year Florida College
Plan scholarship provided by the Florida Prepaid College Foundation
First Lady Casey DeSantis today announced the theme and student contests for 2019 Black History Month. [Read more…] about First Lady Casey DeSantis Announces 2019 Black History Month Theme and Student Contests
Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran Takes Immediate Action to Eliminate Educator Certification Backlog
Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran today announced his plan to eliminate the significant educator certification backlog. [Read more…] about Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran Takes Immediate Action to Eliminate Educator Certification Backlog
Dig Up Florida’s Geologic History with ‘Fossil Hunters’ Cast at Stetson University’s Gillespie Museum
Explore Florida’s geology and paleontology with the “Fossil Hunters” cast members during the Gillespie Museum’s Science Café on Thursday, Feb. 7, 7-8:30 p.m. at Stetson University. [Read more…] about Dig Up Florida’s Geologic History with ‘Fossil Hunters’ Cast at Stetson University’s Gillespie Museum
