The Daytona State College District Board of Trustees had a full agenda when they met Thursday, August 15, 2019, at the New Smyrna Beach/Edgewater Campus. [Read more…] about Daytona State College Approves Partnership with Southeast Volusia School of Science & Technology
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Florida College Presidents Advocate for Last Mile Completion Program
As classes start back on Monday, Governor Ron DeSantis, Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran, Tallahassee Community College President and Council of Presidents Chair, Jim Murdaugh, and 18 other Florida College System presidents are showing their support for the Last Mile Completion Program. [Read more…] about Florida College Presidents Advocate for Last Mile Completion Program
Florida A&M University to Host South Florida Medical Marijuana Community Forums
Florida A&M University’s (FAMU) Medical Marijuana Education and Research Initiative (MMERI) today announced two South Florida public forums as part of its goal to educate and inform the state’s diverse communities about medical marijuana and the dangers of illegal marijuana use. [Read more…] about Florida A&M University to Host South Florida Medical Marijuana Community Forums
Department of Education Announces $10 Million Grant to Expand Apprenticeship Training Opportunities
The Florida Department of Education today released the request for proposals (RFP) for the first phase of a $10 million grant to establish new, or expand existing, apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship programs. [Read more…] about Department of Education Announces $10 Million Grant to Expand Apprenticeship Training Opportunities
Commissioner Corcoran Releases New Back-to-School Reading List
Over 100 Books Make Up the Best Student Reading List in the Nation
Commissioner of Education Richard Corcoran today launched a new back-to-school reading list of his and Florida’s 2020 Teacher of the Year, Dr. Dakeyan Chá Dré Graham’s favorite reads for students and teachers to consider in the upcoming school year. [Read more…] about Commissioner Corcoran Releases New Back-to-School Reading List
With Funding Approved, FAMU Forges Ahead With Completion of Student Services Building
The Florida A&M University (FAMU) Board of Trustees has authorized President Larry Robinson, Ph.D., to forge ahead with completing the long-awaited Center for Access and Student Success (CASS) building on campus. [Read more…] about With Funding Approved, FAMU Forges Ahead With Completion of Student Services Building
Attorney General Moody Fights Teen Vaping as Students Head Back to School
As the #BacktoSchoolOAG campaign continues, Attorney General Ashley Moody is taking action to stop teen vaping and asking parents to talk to their children about e-cigarettes. [Read more…] about Attorney General Moody Fights Teen Vaping as Students Head Back to School
FAMU Tops Last Year’s Fundraising Total and Sees 84% Surge in Alumni Donations
Buoyed by an 84 percent increase in alumni donations, Florida A&M University (FAMU) reached the $11.6 million fundraising goal set by the FAMU Board of Trustees. [Read more…] about FAMU Tops Last Year’s Fundraising Total and Sees 84% Surge in Alumni Donations
CFO Jimmy Patronis: Student Loans – How Much Are You Really Borrowing?
With the start of a new school year at Florida universities and colleges fast approaching, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis encourages students and their families to evaluate the impact student loans will have on their future and long-term goals. [Read more…] about CFO Jimmy Patronis: Student Loans – How Much Are You Really Borrowing?
Attorney General Moody Launches #BackToSchoolOAG Campaign as Students Begin the 2019-2020 Academic Year
As millions of Florida children begin a new school year, Attorney General Ashley Moody is reaching out directly to students and parents with tips and resources. [Read more…] about Attorney General Moody Launches #BackToSchoolOAG Campaign as Students Begin the 2019-2020 Academic Year