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Last Wednesday, the Board of Governors issued guidance to Florida’s twelve public universities to begin implementing methods that would enable the delivery of coursework to students remotely. [Read more…] about Statement on the Status of the State University System
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
More than 100 academic, administrative, and student affairs leaders from the 12 state universities gathered in Gainesville last week at a summit to examine the impact of a major campus emergency on a university’s educational delivery system. [Read more…] about State University System holds summit on campus resiliency
Governor Ron DeSantis signaled his support of the State University System of Florida Friday, signing the fiscal year 2019-2020 budget, as passed by the Florida Legislature. [Read more…] about Budget signing marks successful legislative session for State University System
The Board of Governors advanced several initiatives this week to maintain the State University System’s upward trajectory, making decisions about the strategic direction of Florida’s 12 public universities and demonstrating their support for higher education partners. [Read more…] about Board of Governors Meeting Highlights
The Board of Governors on Thursday recognized Rep. David Silvers as its 2019 State University System Student Champion. [Read more…] about Board of Governors presents award to State University System Student Champion
The Board of Governors approved a plan on Thursday to divide up $560 million in performance funds for the 2019-20 fiscal year. [Read more…] about Board of Governors announces university performance funds
Governor Ron DeSantis signed into law a new measure to encourage young people to call 911 to save a life, even if they’re consuming alcohol underage. [Read more…] about Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Bill to Encourage Students to Save Lives
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
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
