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FAMU’s President Selected To Serve On National STEM Advisory Panel

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Florida A&M University President Larry Robinson, Ph.D., has been appointed to serve on a new national advisory panel created to encourage U.S. scientific and technological innovations in education.

The National Science Foundation (NSF), in consultation with the Department of Education, NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) today announced the appointment of 18 members to the panel, which was authorized by the American Innovation and Competitiveness Act. [Read more…] about FAMU’s President Selected To Serve On National STEM Advisory Panel

University of West Florida partners with state and local election officials to enhance cybersecurity preparations

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The University of West Florida Center for Cybersecurity recently partnered with the Florida Department of State and election officials across Florida to provide training for supervisors of elections and key personnel to enhance cybersecurity resiliency ahead of the 2018 elections. [Read more…] about University of West Florida partners with state and local election officials to enhance cybersecurity preparations

UNF Lands National Affordable Colleges 2018-19 Top LGBTQ-Friendly College List

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AffordableCollegesOnline.org, a leader in higher education information, resources, affordability and rankings has recognized the University of North Florida as being one of the most inclusive campuses for LGBTQ students in the country. [Read more…] about UNF Lands National Affordable Colleges 2018-19 Top LGBTQ-Friendly College List

State’s performance funding investment to help UF continue its rise in national stature

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$110 million in state performance funding for 2018-19

The University of Florida will receive more than $110 million in state performance funding for the 2018-19 fiscal year, an investment that it will use to continue its efforts to raise its national stature and become a top-five public research university. [Read more…] about State’s performance funding investment to help UF continue its rise in national stature

Board of Governors presents awards to ​State University System Legislative ​Champions

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The Board of Governors on Thursday recognized Senate President Joe Negron, House Speaker Richard Corcoran, and House Majority Leader Ray Rodrigues as 2018 State University System Legislative Champions. [Read more…] about Board of Governors presents awards to ​State University System Legislative ​Champions

Gov. Scott: More Florida Schools Earning High Marks

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Florida Department of Education releases annual school grades

Governor Rick Scott today announced that the Florida Department of Education has released school grades for the 2017-18 school year. This year’s scores demonstrate continued school improvement. [Read more…] about Gov. Scott: More Florida Schools Earning High Marks