Five Florida universities, all part of the State University System of Florida, are ranked among the Top 35 public universities granted U.S. utility patents in 2018, according to a new report by the National Academy of Inventors and the Intellectual Property Owners Association. [Read more…] about Five Florida universities rank in the Top 35 public universities granted U.S. patents
Florida board of governors
Governor Ron DeSantis Makes Three Appointments to the Board of Governors of the State University System
Governor Ron DeSantis today announced the appointments of Steven Scott, M.D., Eric Silagy and Kent Stermon to the Board of Governors of the State University System. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Makes Three Appointments to the Board of Governors of the State University System
Board of Governors’ Meeting Highlights
Joined by Governor Ron DeSantis, the Board of Governors this week announced major State University System achievements in graduation rates, research, and affordability. [Read more…] about Board of Governors’ Meeting Highlights
Board of Governors names Northrop Grumman a State University System Business Champion
Board of Governors Chair Ned Lautenbach recognized Northrop Grumman as a State University System Business Champion on Thursday for its outstanding partnership with the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering. [Read more…] about Board of Governors names Northrop Grumman a State University System Business Champion
National Academy of Inventors appoints five State University System inventors as Senior Members
The National Academy of Inventors has named five State University System inventors to its inaugural class of Senior Members, including four from the University of South Florida and one from Florida International University. [Read more…] about National Academy of Inventors appoints five State University System inventors as Senior Members
New appointments made to USF consolidation task force
The Board of Governors on Thursday appointed Mike Griffin to lead the University of South Florida Consolidation Planning Study and Implementation Task Force, which is developing recommendations to phase out the separate accreditations of USF St. Petersburg and USF Sarasota-Manatee. Griffin replaces Dr. Jonathan Ellen, who resigned as chair. [Read more…] about New appointments made to USF consolidation task force
Board of Governors’ Meeting Highlights
The Board of Governors this week held its annual Trustee Summit, hosting Board of Trustee members from all 12 institutions and discussing system-wide goals as well as best practices in higher education. The Board of Governors also moved forward on several important initiatives to boost student safety, enhance student success, and strengthen ties with the business community. [Read more…] about Board of Governors’ Meeting Highlights
Board of Governors announces Christy England as new Vice Chancellor
The Board of Governors announced today that Dr. Christy England will be the State University System’s new Vice Chancellor of Academic and Student Affairs. The selection was made after a thorough national search, including interviews and feedback from Board leadership and staff. [Read more…] about Board of Governors announces Christy England as new Vice Chancellor
Board of Governors’ Meeting Highlights
The Board of Governors this week advanced several important initiatives to boost student safety, enhance student success, and strengthen ties with the business community. [Read more…] about Board of Governors’ Meeting Highlights
Items to watch for the upcoming Board of Governors’ meeting
Drugs, Alcohol & Mental Health Task Force: The Board will continue its focus on student safety and well-being, hearing updates on the implementation of various Board initiatives to address student mental health and substance abuse issues. Additionally the Board will hear presentations about the strategies the universities have enacted to address mental health concerns and about best practices regarding education, prevention, and treatment relative to student drug and alcohol use. [Read more…] about Items to watch for the upcoming Board of Governors’ meeting
