Commissioner of Education Pam Stewart, Chancellor of K-12 Public Schools Hershel Lyons, Executive Vice Chancellor Jacob Oliva and Safe Schools Director Damien Kelly have been visiting schools throughout Florida and thanking local leaders for their hard work and dedication to ensuring Florida students are safe. [Read more…] about Florida Department of Education Thanks Local Leaders During Back to School Visits
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Flagler Hospital Partners with Flagler College on Smoke and Tobacco-Free Initiative
Flagler College is pleased to announce its partnership with Flagler Hospital as the college implements its new smoke and tobacco-free policy which went into effect on the college’s campus August 1. On Monday, Flagler Hospital President and CEO Jason Barrett presented a $10,000 check to Flagler College President Dr. Joseph Joyner. [Read more…] about Flagler Hospital Partners with Flagler College on Smoke and Tobacco-Free Initiative
Gov. Scott Recognizes Four Florida Educators with the Governor’s Shine Award
During a Florida Cabinet meeting, Governor Rick Scott today recognized four outstanding Florida educators with the Governor’s Shine Award. The Shine Award is presented to teachers and administrators in Florida who make significant contributions to the field of education. [Read more…] about Gov. Scott Recognizes Four Florida Educators with the Governor’s Shine Award
University of Tampa to Host Films and Conversation with Independent Filmmaker Tour
The University of Tampa has been selected as a screening partner for the 2018-2019 Southern Circuit Tour of Independent Filmmakers, a program facilitated by the nonprofit regional arts organization South Arts. [Read more…] about University of Tampa to Host Films and Conversation with Independent Filmmaker Tour
Stetson University Seeks Proposals on Sustainable Farming
$300,000 in grants available to farmers in Suwannee River Basin
The Sustainable Farming Fund administered by Stetson University Institute for Water and Environmental Resilience (IWER) is seeking proposals to award up to $300,000 in grants to private farmers in the Suwannee River Basin for sustainable farming practices. [Read more…] about Stetson University Seeks Proposals on Sustainable Farming
FAMU Announces Inauguration of 12th President, Dr. Larry Robinson
This November, Florida A&M University (FAMU) will inaugurate Larry Robinson, Ph.D., its 12th president in the University’s storied 130-year history. [Read more…] about FAMU Announces Inauguration of 12th President, Dr. Larry Robinson
UT Awarded National Endowment for the Humanities Grant to Study the Role Played by the Immigrant Communities of Tampa in Cuban Independence
Institute will increase awareness of how American immigrant
communities have helped usher in political transformations.
The University of Tampa has been awarded a $190,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) to offer a summer institute in 2019 focusing on the rise of the U.S. as a global power in the early 20th century as a consequence of its intervention in Cuba’s War of Independence. [Read more…] about UT Awarded National Endowment for the Humanities Grant to Study the Role Played by the Immigrant Communities of Tampa in Cuban Independence
FAMU Names New Dean of College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
Florida A&M University (FAMU) announces the appointment of Johnnie L. Early II, Ph.D., as dean of the College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences (COPPS). His appointment is effective October 22, 2018. [Read more…] about FAMU Names New Dean of College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences
FAMU Names Digital Content Architect To Lead Journalism School
After conducting a nationwide search, Florida A&M University (FAMU) announces the appointment of Michelle Ferrier, Ph.D., as dean of the School of Journalism & Graphic Communication. Ferrier’s appointment is effective October 1. [Read more…] about FAMU Names Digital Content Architect To Lead Journalism School
Flagler College featured in Princeton Review’s ‘The Best 384 Colleges’
The Princeton Review has once again included Flagler College in its 2019 guidebook, “The Best 384 Colleges.” Flagler has been featured in the prestigious college admissions guide since 2003, as well as other college rankings like U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Colleges.” [Read more…] about Flagler College featured in Princeton Review’s ‘The Best 384 Colleges’
