Students now have the option to visit an array of Florida’s public colleges and universities without ever having to leave their homes with help from FloridaShines. [Read more…] about FloridaShines launches new web page with links to college virtual tours
Education
Farah & Farah Awards $100,000 to Students Through its Empowering Greatness Scholarship
Law firm’s inaugural scholarship program honors 20 students’ service, boosts their academic path, and provides much-needed financial support during the COVID-19 pandemic
Farah & Farah, a preeminent Florida and Georgia law firm, today announced the first group of scholarship recipients in its inaugural Empowering Greatness Scholarship Program. [Read more…] about Farah & Farah Awards $100,000 to Students Through its Empowering Greatness Scholarship
Florida Realtors® Education Foundation Awards $185,600 in Scholarships
With Florida entering the second phase of reopening businesses and its economy, high school seniors across the state are hopeful they will be on college campuses this fall. [Read more…] about Florida Realtors® Education Foundation Awards $185,600 in Scholarships
FAMU Announces New School Of Nursing Dean
Shelley Johnson, Ed.D., will join FAMU on July 1.
Florida A&M University (FAMU) is pleased to announce Shelley Johnson, Ed. D., will join the University as the dean for the School of Nursing. [Read more…] about FAMU Announces New School Of Nursing Dean
Governor Ron DeSantis and Commissioner Richard Corcoran Announce 60 Schools Selected to Participate in Florida’s Civics and Debate Initiative
State also seeks public input on civics education course standards
Governor Ron DeSantis and Commissioner of Education Richard Corcoran today announced 60 schools, representing 28 districts in Florida, were chosen to participate in the first phase of the Florida Civics and Debate Initiative (FCDI). [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis and Commissioner Richard Corcoran Announce 60 Schools Selected to Participate in Florida’s Civics and Debate Initiative
FAMU and Florida Department of Education Partner to Improve Florida’s Career and Technical Education Programs
Florida A&M University’s (FAMU) College of Education (COE) is partnering with the Florida Department of Education (FDOE) to explore innovative ways to assist school districts, state, community and technical colleges and State University System (SUS) institutions with aligning their career and technical education (CTE) programs to industry standards. [Read more…] about FAMU and Florida Department of Education Partner to Improve Florida’s Career and Technical Education Programs
Tallahassee Community College Is Named One of 10 National Finalists For $1 Million Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence
Ten community college finalists are honored for
achieving exceptional, equitable outcomes for students.
The Aspen Institute College Excellence Program today announced that Tallahassee Community College is one of 10 finalists for the 2021 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, the nation’s signature recognition of high achievement and performance among community colleges. [Read more…] about Tallahassee Community College Is Named One of 10 National Finalists For $1 Million Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence
New online academic library provides access to more than 1.25 million digital archives
The Florida Academic Library Services Cooperative (FALSC) has recently launched the Florida Open Academic Library (FOAL) to help assist researchers, students and members of the community throughout the state in their teaching and learning. [Read more…] about New online academic library provides access to more than 1.25 million digital archives
FAMU To Host Series Of Virtual Town Hall Meetings To Discuss Reopening Plans
Florida A&M University (FAMU) President Larry Robinson, Ph.D., and his Senior Leadership Team will host a series of virtual town hall meetings next week for students, faculty, staff, parents and alumni to discuss the University’s reopening plans for the summer and fall in light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. [Read more…] about FAMU To Host Series Of Virtual Town Hall Meetings To Discuss Reopening Plans
Scholarship named for departing Trustee creates opportunity for African American students
A new scholarship named for Florida Polytechnic University Trustee Frank T. Martin is designed to provide more opportunity to African American students and help them achieve their STEM career ambitions. [Read more…] about Scholarship named for departing Trustee creates opportunity for African American students