Speaking with one cohesive voice, the State University System is announcing an initiative to promote the impact of Florida’s 12 public universities on social mobility, scientific research, and economic growth. Titled Our Success Is Your Success, the initiative will focus on thanking elected leaders for their support and demonstrating the return on investment that universities provide for all Floridians. [Read more…] about State University System announces Our Success Is Your Success initiative
Education
Enrollment Saturday: Fast track to fresh opportunities
Scholarship drawing; spring classes start Jan. 14
With the new year approaching, it’s time to jump-start plans for the future and explore paths to fresh opportunities through Daytona State College. DSC’s offerings range from two- and four-year degrees to skilled trades certificates. Classes start Jan. 14, 2019. [Read more…] about Enrollment Saturday: Fast track to fresh opportunities
Daytona State to host 4th annual ShORE Symposium
Dr. Marcus Eriksen, an environmental scientist, educator, author and expert on the ecological impacts of plastic marine pollution, will be the keynote speaker on Friday, Nov. 30, at the 4th annual ShORE Symposium hosted by Daytona State College’s Institute of Marine and Environmental Studies (IMES), the Marine Discovery Center and the Atlantic Center for the Arts. [Read more…] about Daytona State to host 4th annual ShORE Symposium
Florida Campus Compact Names UNF 2018 Engaged Campus of the Year
In recognition of the University of North Florida’s commitment to campus-community engagement and public service, Florida Campus Compact recognized UNF as the Engaged Campus of the Year for 2018 for the State University System. This is the University’s second time receiving this award. [Read more…] about Florida Campus Compact Names UNF 2018 Engaged Campus of the Year
Board of Governors’ Meeting Highlights
The Board of Governors this week held its annual Trustee Summit, hosting Board of Trustee members from all 12 institutions and discussing system-wide goals as well as best practices in higher education. The Board of Governors also moved forward on several important initiatives to boost student safety, enhance student success, and strengthen ties with the business community. [Read more…] about Board of Governors’ Meeting Highlights
Board of Governors announces Christy England as new Vice Chancellor
The Board of Governors announced today that Dr. Christy England will be the State University System’s new Vice Chancellor of Academic and Student Affairs. The selection was made after a thorough national search, including interviews and feedback from Board leadership and staff. [Read more…] about Board of Governors announces Christy England as new Vice Chancellor
Florida Poly research could lead to lasting impacts on space travel
Florida Polytechnic University researchers are exploring ways of using a type of algae to make space travel more sustainable and energy efficient. [Read more…] about Florida Poly research could lead to lasting impacts on space travel
Princeton Review Names Coggin College ‘Best Business’ School
The Coggin College of Business at the University of North Florida is one of the nation’s most outstanding business schools, according to The Princeton Review, who chose 252 business schools from across the country for its 2019 business school ranking. [Read more…] about Princeton Review Names Coggin College ‘Best Business’ School
Florida College System Chancellor Recognizes Innovation and Excellence
Florida College System (FCS) Chancellor Madeline Pumariega today recognized four colleges for innovation and excellence through the Chancellor’s Best Practice Awards. The four colleges were honored for programs of excellence at the Association of Florida Colleges’ 69th Annual Meeting and Conference in Orlando. [Read more…] about Florida College System Chancellor Recognizes Innovation and Excellence
UT Students to Gather for Election Night Party Tomorrow Night on Campus
Media is welcome to attend an election night watch party at The University of Tampa tomorrow night (Tuesday, Nov. 6) from 6–11 p.m. on the 11th floor of Jenkins Hall on campus.
The watch party is open to all UT community members.
UT will also provide shuttles for students to the polls tomorrow. The shuttles will depart every 15 minutes from and return to the Vaughn Center on campus from 8 a.m.–6 p.m. The shuttles will take student voters to the polling place at the Greater Bethel Baptist Church, 1207 N. Jefferson St.
For more information, contact Mary Anderson, chair of the Department of Political Science, at [email protected].
