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Faculty and student researchers at Florida Polytechnic University are developing a breakthrough method that would result in more accurate maternal and fetal electro-cardiogram (ECG) signals, so that babies can be properly treated for cardiac defects diagnosed before birth. [Read more…] about Cutting-edge research at Florida Poly aims to save babies’ lives
Upsilon Pi Epsilon, the international honor society for the computing and information disciplines, awarded two scholarships for academic excellence in the field of computing totaling $1,500 to students in the School of Computing at the University of North Florida. [Read more…] about UNF Students Awarded International Computing Honor Society Scholarships
FloridaShines, Florida’s student hub of innovative educational services, is pleased to host Virtual College Week Oct. 2 – 4. Virtual College Week is a series of free, live webinars that are open to Florida high school juniors and seniors looking for information on preparing for college, including where to go, what degree to earn, and how to pay for it without breaking the bank. [Read more…] about FloridaShines to host FREE Webinar Series to Help Students Prepare for College
In response to Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos Gimenez announcing that the county will be offering early voting on Florida International University campus, LWV of Florida President Patricia Brigham offered the following statement:
In his July 24th opinion, Judge Mark Walker ruled that Florida’s ban on campus early voting locations violated the U.S. Constitution and showed a “stark pattern of discrimination.” We extend our thanks to Mayor Gimenez, Supervisor Christina White, and FIU President Mark Rosenberg for rectifying this pattern of discrimination and for listening to the pleas of their students.
The list of college and university campuses offering early voting sites now includes: University of Florida, Florida State University, University of South Florida, University of Central Florida, University of North Florida, Edward Waters College, Florida Atlantic University, and now Florida International University.
This is a victory for democracy throughout the state of Florida, and a testament to the hard work of our state’s Supervisors of Elections and their determination to ensure equitable access to the ballot for all Floridians.
Today’s announcement is another example of the incredible power that citizens wield to enact change. Undoubtedly, the deciding factor in this decision was the bipartisan coalition of students calling for Mayor Gimenez and Supervisor White to allow early voting on FIU campus. This coalition also included organizations like the FIU College Republicans, the FIU College Democrats, LWV of Miami-Dade County, ACLU of Florida, NAACP Legal Defense Fund, All Voting is Local-FL, Florida New Majority, NextGen Florida, and Engage Miami.
Ensuring that Florida’s young people can use their voice is an issue that transcends all political divides. It was that desire from students at UF and FSU to use their voice that led to the lawsuit filed by the League and the Andrew Goodman Foundation. We look forward to providing assistance to our state’s Supervisors of Elections with voter registration and outreach as needed.
As part of Coming Out Week, the University of North Florida’s LGBT Resource Center will host “Faith, Race and LGBT: A Conversation with Rev. Dr. Jamie Washington” at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 10, in the Adam W. Herbert University Center, Building 43, Board of Trustees Room, Room 1058. [Read more…] about Rev. Washington Discusses Faith, Race and LGBT During UNF Coming Out Week
Florida Polytechnic University announced the creation of its Advanced Mobility Institute (AMI), a university-affiliated technology research center focused on the development and testing of autonomous vehicle (AV) related technology. [Read more…] about Florida Polytechnic University Establishes Advanced Mobility Institute
The Board of Governors this week advanced 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
At today’s State Board of Education meeting, Commissioner of Education Pam Stewart presented Florida College System Chancellor Madeline Pumariega with a check for $1,032,177 to benefit first-generation students and students pursuing careers in health care. [Read more…] about Florida College System Foundation Awards Florida’s 28 Colleges over $1 Million in Scholarships
The University of North Florida’s School of Nursing in the Brooks College of Health is turning 40 and is celebrating its anniversary with a free public lecture by inventor/technology futurist Pablos Holman. He’ll discuss “Inventing the Next 40 Years” at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 4, in the Fine Arts Center, Lazzara Performance Hall, Building 45, on campus. [Read more…] about School of Nursing 40th Anniversary Celebration Features Inventor Pablos Holman
The University of North Florida’s College of Education and Human Services (COEHS) has been awarded $283,708 for the Jacksonville Teacher Residency (JTR) program from AmeriCorps to prepare teachers in the urban classroom setting. [Read more…] about UNF’s College of Education and Human Services Receives AmeriCorps Grant
