This week’s episode of Florida A&M University (FAMU) MMERI Forum Radio is a compilation of conversations on cannabis gleaned from the Medical Marijuana Education and Research Initiative (MMERI) community forums in Orlando, Pensacola and Leon County. [Read more…] about FAMU MMERI Forum Radio Episode Features Gleaned Conversations On Cannabis
Education
FAMU Recruitment Event At Tampa’s Jefferson High School Attracts 500 Students
Florida A&M University (FAMU) President Larry Robinson, Ph.D., made a pitch to hundreds of Hillsborough County high school students Thursday to make the state’s only public historically Black College or University (HBCU) their top choice for higher education. [Read more…] about FAMU Recruitment Event At Tampa’s Jefferson High School Attracts 500 Students
Board of Governors approves Pillars of Excellence initiative
At a special meeting called to consider any supplemental information provided by the universities, the Board of Governors approved its legislative budget request today, including recommended funding for the new Pillars of Excellence initiative. [Read more…] about Board of Governors approves Pillars of Excellence initiative
Flagler commencement to be held Dec. 14
On Saturday, Dec. 14, Flagler College will hold fall commencement exercises for graduating seniors. Approximately 136 students will receive diplomas at the Flagler College Gymnasium. [Read more…] about Flagler commencement to be held Dec. 14
FAMU MMERI Forum Radio Episode Features Faith-Based Community’s Cannabis Conversation: Miracles, Myths & Medicine
This week’s episode of Florida A&M University’s (FAMU) MMERI Forum Radio features members of the faith-based community talking about medical marijuana in the aftermath of a recent meeting of religious leaders discussing the fledgling industry. [Read more…] about FAMU MMERI Forum Radio Episode Features Faith-Based Community’s Cannabis Conversation: Miracles, Myths & Medicine
Sen. Taddeo, Rep. Smith, Rep. Driskell File Bill Extending Bright Futures Scholarship to Immigrant Students
SB 188 / HB 693 extends state financial aid awards
to qualified DACA, TPS, and undocumented students
With the impending determination by the U.S. Supreme Court about whether the Trump administration’s rescission of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) was lawful, Sen. Annette Taddeo (D-Miami) and Rep. Carlos Guillermo Smith (D-Orlando) and primo-cosponsor Rep. Fentrice Driskell (D-Tampa) have re-introduced legislation to address inequities faced by DACA, TPS, and all undocumented students in Florida’s higher education system. [Read more…] about Sen. Taddeo, Rep. Smith, Rep. Driskell File Bill Extending Bright Futures Scholarship to Immigrant Students
UNF’s MHA Program Named to CAHME Mentorship Circle
Nationally Recognized as a Top Performance Program
The University of North Florida Brooks College of Health’s Master of Health Administration (MHA) program was recently inducted into the elite Mentorship Circle of the Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME). [Read more…] about UNF’s MHA Program Named to CAHME Mentorship Circle
Governor Ron DeSantis and Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran Announce Florida Pathways to Career Opportunities Grant Awardees
Nearly $3 million in funding dedicated to career and technical education remains available
Governor Ron DeSantis and Department of Education (DOE) Commissioner of Education Richard Corcoran today announced the school districts, universities, colleges and private institutions who have been awarded with the Florida Pathways to Career Opportunities Grant. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis and Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran Announce Florida Pathways to Career Opportunities Grant Awardees
Princeton Review Names UNF’s Coggin College a ‘Best Business’ School
The Coggin College of Business (CCB) at the University of North Florida is one of the nation’s most outstanding business schools, according to The Princeton Review, who chose 249 business schools from across the country for its 2020 business school ranking. [Read more…] about Princeton Review Names UNF’s Coggin College a ‘Best Business’ School
Florida A&M University Introduces New Measures To Enhance Campus Security
By Tenae Taylor
Florida A&M University (FAMU) continues its efforts to enhance safety on campus with new security features. [Read more…] about Florida A&M University Introduces New Measures To Enhance Campus Security