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As a shortage of full face shields for healthcare workers grips the nation in the battle against COVID-19, the University of West Florida responded by asking one of the University’s direct support organizations to manufacture, manage and distribute 3D-printed full face shield supplies at its Sea3D Additive Manufacturing Laboratory in downtown Pensacola. [Read more…] about UWF manufacturing, distributing 3D-printed face shields for healthcare workers
The University of Tampa’s programs in marine science, criminology and criminal justice, and political science were all recognized in the inaugural 2020 PLEXUSS Global Rankings. [Read more…] about UT Programs Ranked Highly by Plexuss: The Student Opportunity Network
The month of April is both National Sexual Assault Awareness Month and National Child Abuse Prevention Month – a designation with added meaning this April as safety experts and the FBI caution parents to keep personal and digital safety top-of-mind in the midst of stay-at-home orders, school closures, and social distancing. [Read more…] about Lauren’s Kids Launches Digital Safety Programming in Honor of Sexual Assault Awareness & Child Abuse Prevention Month, COVID-19 Distancing
Commissioner of Education Richard Corcoran today recommended that all Florida public and private K-12 school campuses extend campus closures through May 1, 2020. [Read more…] about Florida Extends School Campus Closures Through May 1
Following up on the direction of Governor Ron DeSantis and Commissioner Corcoran to continue education for Florida students, Florida Virtual School (FLVS®) will provide up to 100 free digital courses to all Florida schools for Florida students through the end of the school year. [Read more…] about Florida Virtual School® to Provide 100 Free Digital Courses to All Florida Schools
Several departments within The University of Tampa’s College of Natural and Health Sciences (CNHS) have donated excess personal protective equipment (PPE) — normally for student and faculty use in clinical and scientific teaching labs — to Tampa General Hospital (TGH). [Read more…] about UT College of Natural and Health Sciences Donates PPE to TGH, County
In view of helping to mitigate the economic impact of COVID-19 on the state economy, Governor Ron DeSantis and Commissioner of Education Richard Corcoran are excited to announce the next phase of funding for the Florida Pathways to Career Opportunities Grant. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis and Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran Announce Next Phase of Florida Pathways to Career Opportunities Grant Awardees
The University of Tampa has been named to Phi Theta Kappa’s 2020 Transfer Honor Roll, which identifies the top four-year colleges and universities that create dynamic pathways to support transfer students. [Read more…] about UT Recognized for Excellence in Supporting Transfer Students
The FBI this week announced that parents should be weary of increased threats to child safety during school closures and social distancing, echoing a message South Florida-based nonprofit Lauren’s Kids has been sharing with families since early March. [Read more…] about As FBI Warns of Digital Dangers, Lauren’s Kids Provides Free Safety Resources for Families
With K-12 schools closing across the country, the world’s premier aviation institution – Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University – has ramped up free online course offerings on topics ranging from aeronautics and meteorology, to computer applications, history and more. [Read more…] about Embry-Riddle Offers Free Online Courses for K-12 Students
