The University of West Florida announces the expansion of the UWF Haas Center in its mission to support communities with market research, workforce development and industrial innovation. [Read more…] about UWF combines units, expands Haas Center
Education
FAMU President to Attend Unveiling of Althea Gibson Statue at U.S. Open
Florida A&M University (FAMU) President Larry Robinson, Ph.D., will attend a statue unveiling of alumna and tennis trailblazer Althea Gibson on Monday, August 26, at 11 a.m. at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York. [Read more…] about FAMU President to Attend Unveiling of Althea Gibson Statue at U.S. Open
Commissioner Nikki Fried to Florida Schools: Join the School Breakfast Challenge!
With students heading back to school across the state, Commissioner Nicole “Nikki” Fried is calling on Florida schools to participate in the Florida Breakfast Challenge. [Read more…] about Commissioner Nikki Fried to Florida Schools: Join the School Breakfast Challenge!
Daytona State College Approves Partnership with Southeast Volusia School of Science & Technology
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
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
