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Governor Ron DeSantis today announced the Civic Literacy Excellence Initiative, a $106 million proposal to make Florida a national leader in civics education. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Announces the Civic Literacy Excellence Initiative
Florida A&M University’s (FAMU) Medical Marijuana Education and Research Initiative (MMERI) will join 150 of the state’s leading businesses and organizations participating in Enterprise Florida’s 2021 International Trade Expo, a multi-sector virtual showcase. [Read more…] about FAMU’s MMERI to Participate in 2021 Florida International Trade Expo
Florida A&M University (FAMU) and Elder Care Services, Inc. are collaborating to get more senior citizens to the Al Lawson Jr. Multipurpose Center vaccination site. [Read more…] about FAMU and Elder Care Services Collaborate To Transport Seniors To Lawson Vaccination Site
At a time when many students have turned to online learning at home, The Ecology School, a pioneer and leader in environmental education, is teaming up with Nestlé Waters North America (NWNA) and its Poland Spring® brand (Poland Spring) to provide new ways to teach and learn about ecology. [Read more…] about The Ecology School and Poland Spring Launch National Online Programs to Expand Ecology Learning
Florida A&M University Foundation today announces its investment in the $25 million Fearless Fund, the first venture capital (VC) fund built by women of color, for women of color, and led by two FAMU alumnae, Arian Simone and Ayana Parsons. [Read more…] about FAMU Foundation Invests in $25M Fearless Fund Venture Capital Firm to Support Women of Color
Florida A&M University’s in-person Spring Commencement ceremonies will begin 6:30 p.m. Friday, April 23, for graduates of the School of Allied Health Sciences, School of Environment and the College of Education. [Read more…] about FAMU Announces Spring 2021 Commencement Schedule
Florida A&M University (FAMU) athletics announced on Thursday a six-year agreement with Nike, Inc. to continue with the company as the official footwear, apparel and equipment provider for the Rattlers beginning July 1, 2021. [Read more…] about FAMU Athletics Announces Six-Year Partnership with Nike
The Senate Committee on Appropriations, chaired by Senator Kelli Stargel (R-Lakeland) today passed Senate Bill 48, Educational Scholarship Programs, by Senator Manny Diaz, Jr. (R-Hialeah). [Read more…] about Legislation to Expand Eligibility, Maximize Parental Choice in K-12 Scholarship Programs Ready for Senate Floor
The number of courses available to students in FloridaShines’ online course catalog in the 2020-21 academic year doubled those offered in previous years. [Read more…] about Online course offerings double in FloridaShines’ Statewide Catalog
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback and recent Super Bowl champion Tom Brady is lending support to a new resiliency initiative for Florida students launched by First Lady Casey DeSantis. [Read more…] about Tom Brady Backing First Lady DeSantis’ New Resiliency Initiative for Students
