Florida A&M University (FAMU) outgoing Student Government Association (SGA) President Xavier McClinton was recognized for his leadership role in the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Florida Office’s community outreach program. [Read more…] about FAMU Outgoing SGA President Xavier McClinton Recognized By U.S. Attorney’s Office For The Northern District of Florida
Education
The Florida Bar revamps its legal guide for teens and young adults
Legal Survival Guide Website Aims to Educate
Young People About Laws They Should Know
With high school graduations quickly approaching, The Florida Bar has revamped its legal guide for teens and young adults by launching a new website and brand name, Legal Survival Guide: Florida Laws You Should Know. [Read more…] about The Florida Bar revamps its legal guide for teens and young adults
UT professor receives grant to study how Mormons think about the connection of religion and science
University of Tampa Professor of Sociology Ryan Cragun has received a $70,000 grant to better understand the nuanced ways that members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (also known as Mormons) think about science. [Read more…] about UT professor receives grant to study how Mormons think about the connection of religion and science
FAMU Students Crowned Champion in Project Destined National Pitch Competition
A Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL)-sponsored team made up of nine Florida A&M University students were crowned champions in the inaugural Project Destined National Pitch Competition for the spring 2021 semester. [Read more…] about FAMU Students Crowned Champion in Project Destined National Pitch Competition
Helios Education Foundation Commits $1.5 Million to FDOE Efforts to Boost Enrollment at Florida College System Institutions
Phase 1 of the program, available immediately as student scholarships for summer enrollment, is funded by a grant from Helios Education Foundation to the Florida Student Success Center
The Florida Department of Education (FDOE) today announced a grant from Helios Education Foundation to enhance enrollment opportunities for Florida College System students. [Read more…] about Helios Education Foundation Commits $1.5 Million to FDOE Efforts to Boost Enrollment at Florida College System Institutions
FLVC offering College 101 video series
The Florida Virtual Campus (FLVC) is offering a series of videos to help students get all the information they need to prepare, apply, and pay for college. [Read more…] about FLVC offering College 101 video series
Florida Poly meets industry demands with state’s first bachelor’s in cybersecurity engineering
Florida Polytechnic University will offer the state’s first bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity engineering beginning in the fall 2021 semester. [Read more…] about Florida Poly meets industry demands with state’s first bachelor’s in cybersecurity engineering
Senate Passes Legislation to Expand School Choice Options for Florida Families
HB 7045 expands eligibility, maximizes parental choice in K-12 scholarship programs
The Florida Senate today passed House Bill 7045, School Choice, sponsored in the Senate by Senator Manny Diaz, Jr. (R-Hialeah). [Read more…] about Senate Passes Legislation to Expand School Choice Options for Florida Families
Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin III to Address FAMU Commencement from the Pentagon
U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin III will address Florida A&M University (FAMU) graduates via live stream from the Pentagon in Washington, rather than in person 6:30 p.m. Saturday. [Read more…] about Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin III to Address FAMU Commencement from the Pentagon
FAMU’s Keondra Eaton To Forgo Extra Year of Eligibility to Attend American University
Florida A&M University (FAMU) senior student-athlete Keondra Eaton’s path to graduation took an unusual route during the COVID-19 pandemic. [Read more…] about FAMU’s Keondra Eaton To Forgo Extra Year of Eligibility to Attend American University