On the last day of National Farm to School Month, today the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and Agriculture Commissioner Nicole “Nikki” Fried released the 2019 Florida Farm to School Annual Report, highlighting the impacts that partnerships between local agricultural producers and schools have on Florida’s economy. [Read more…] about 2019 Florida Farm to School Annual Report: $144 Million Economic Impact
Education
Ohio Marketing Executive Appointed to FAMU Board of Trustees
Florida A&M University (FAMU) announced alumna and marketing executive Kristin Harper has been appointed to serve on the FAMU Board of Trustees. [Read more…] about Ohio Marketing Executive Appointed to FAMU Board of Trustees
Governor Ron DeSantis Applauds Upgraded Bond Rating for State University System
S&P Global Ratings Raises Bond Rating from AA to AA+
S&P Global Ratings yesterday raised its long-term and underlying (SPUR) ratings on the Florida Board of Governor’s (BOG) university system improvement revenue bonds issued for the Florida State University System to ‘AA+’ from ‘AA.’ [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Applauds Upgraded Bond Rating for State University System
Working Together to Create New Opportunities for Adults to Return to College
Saint Leo University Joins the Complete Florida Network
Complete Florida, a state-funded program that helps adults return to college to complete their degrees, is excited to announce a new partnership with Saint Leo University. [Read more…] about Working Together to Create New Opportunities for Adults to Return to College
Statewide campaign launched to educate Floridians about self-managed abortion
Progress Florida Education Institute has launched a social media campaign in both English and Spanish to educate Floridians about self-managed abortion using medication. [Read more…] about Statewide campaign launched to educate Floridians about self-managed abortion
Expert on Race, Literature and Politics to Speak at UT on Nov. 8
Cord Whitaker, associate professor of English at Wellesley College and expert on race literature, rhetoric and politics, will speak at the Fall Scholars Symposium on Friday, Nov. 8, at 4 p.m. in the Plant Hall Music Room on campus. [Read more…] about Expert on Race, Literature and Politics to Speak at UT on Nov. 8
Board of Governors elects Syd Kitson as chair and Brian Lamb as vice chair
The Board of Governors elected Syd Kitson as the new chair and Brian Lamb as the new vice chair on Wednesday for terms starting January 1, 2020 and ending December 31, 2021. [Read more…] about Board of Governors elects Syd Kitson as chair and Brian Lamb as vice chair
Board of Governors’ Meeting Highlights
The Board of Governors advanced several important policy initiatives on Wednesday, approving measures to elevate the State University System and enhance student success. [Read more…] about Board of Governors’ Meeting Highlights
The Florida Department of Juvenile Justice Honors Juvenile Justice Teacher of the Year
The Florida Department of Juvenile Justice today awarded Amy Jacob with the Juvenile Justice Teacher of the Year Award during a ceremony in Orlando. [Read more…] about The Florida Department of Juvenile Justice Honors Juvenile Justice Teacher of the Year
Board of Governors appoints trustees across the State University System
The Board of Governors today made the following appointments to the boards of trustees across the State University System. [Read more…] about Board of Governors appoints trustees across the State University System