The Board of Governors expressed appreciation on Tuesday following a proposal by Governor Ron DeSantis that $660 million be directed toward university performance funding. [Read more…] about Board of Governors thanks Governor Ron DeSantis for performance funding proposal
Education
Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden Scheduled as FAMU Fall Commencement Speaker
A Tallahassee native who is the first African American and woman to lead the Library of Congress will be the Florida A&M University (FAMU) Fall 2019 Commencement speaker. [Read more…] about Librarian of Congress Carla Hayden Scheduled as FAMU Fall Commencement Speaker
Florida Poly capstone team to design next-generation planetary rover
A team of Florida Poly students is charging head-on into the design and construction of a real planetary rover that one day could traverse the terrain of Mars, collecting samples and providing a close-up look at places that have always been a mystery. [Read more…] about Florida Poly capstone team to design next-generation planetary rover
Commissioner Richard Corcoran Commends Governor DeSantis for Prioritizing Florida’s Teachers and High-Quality Education in Bolder, Brighter, Better Future Budget
Governor Ron DeSantis’ budget makes historic investments in Florida’s education system, with a proposal to increase the minimum teacher salary for teachers across the state. [Read more…] about Commissioner Richard Corcoran Commends Governor DeSantis for Prioritizing Florida’s Teachers and High-Quality Education in Bolder, Brighter, Better Future Budget
Flagler Professor discovers unknown Spanish-Timucua book while on sabbatical
Timothy J. Johnson, Craig and Audrey Thorn Distinguished Professor of Religion at Flagler College, recently discovered a Spanish-Timucua book by the Franciscan Friar Francisco Pareja. [Read more…] about Flagler Professor discovers unknown Spanish-Timucua book while on sabbatical
Nanotechnology for disease diagnosis and treatment earns Florida Poly professor international award
Florida Polytechnic University professor Dr. Ajeet Kaushik is determined to make detecting and treating diseases easy, accessible, and precise through the use of nanomaterials for biosensing and medicine. [Read more…] about Nanotechnology for disease diagnosis and treatment earns Florida Poly professor international award
Governor Ron DeSantis Announces New Florida Classroom Teacher and Florida School Principal Bonus Programs
Governor Ron DeSantis today announced a proposal that would replace the Best and Brightest bonus program with the new Florida Classroom Teacher and Florida School Principal Bonus Programs to better reward teachers and principals for their hard work and dedication. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Announces New Florida Classroom Teacher and Florida School Principal Bonus Programs
FAMU Biology Student Participates in Bluford Healthcare Leadership Institute
By Amiracle Grant
Florida A&M University (FAMU) junior biology student Aaliyah Brown had the opportunity to be immersed in an innovative, professional development healthcare program this past summer at the Bluford Healthcare Leadership Institute (BHLI). [Read more…] about FAMU Biology Student Participates in Bluford Healthcare Leadership Institute
FAMU MMERI Forum Radio Episode Features Florida Sen. Darryl Rouson Discussing His Support for Medical Marijuana
This week’s episode of Florida A&M University’s (FAMU) MMERI Forum Radio gives listeners some insight into how FAMU became a partner in the state’s efforts to raise awareness about medical marijuana and the impact of illegal marijuana use among minority communities. [Read more…] about FAMU MMERI Forum Radio Episode Features Florida Sen. Darryl Rouson Discussing His Support for Medical Marijuana
New IT Apprenticeship Announced in Celebration of National Apprenticeship Week
CareerSource Florida and the state Department of Education today announced a new registered apprenticeship program in Information Technology at Tallahassee-based Inspired Technologies, one of the fastest-growing technology companies in the Southeast. [Read more…] about New IT Apprenticeship Announced in Celebration of National Apprenticeship Week