New FIU president continues Florida trend of political connections over academic experience
Jeanette Nuñez, who has spent her career in politics, has a resume that marks a departure from previous FIU presidents.
Central Florida cousins collide on biggest stage — Super Bowl LIX
C.J. Gardner-Johnson and Jawaan Taylor have twin grandmothers and played on the same team at Cocoa High and at the University ...
Florida’s lieutenant governor gets a university post, handing DeSantis another key appointment
Florida Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nuñez has been tapped for an interim position leading Florida International University, handing ...
Florida International University names state Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nunez interim president
In a Friday morning online vote, the Florida International University Board of Trustees hired Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nunez as its ...
Florida International University trustees name Lt. Gov. Nunez as interim president
Board Chair Rogelio Tovar said Gov. Ron DeSantis' office contacted him and asked him to consider Nuñez as the next president.
University of Central Florida fraternity sanctioned following hazing allegations involving Nazi swastika
The University of Central Florida has temporarily suspended the Phi Gamma Delta fraternity after viewing a photo of a ...
Florida universities turn to politicians as presidents
In an increasingly politicized education world, Florida’s universities and colleges are turning to politicians for leadership ...
City of Jacksonville, University of Florida take step toward new graduate campus
The City of Jacksonville will provide 23 “buildable” acres to the University of Florida for the new graduate campus in ...
NIH funding cap threatens medical research at Florida universities
The announcement that the National Institutes of Health will cap funding for medical research has researchers fearful that their work will be decimated, NPR reports. The move could cost institutions ...
A new list ranked Florida's best colleges. Where did New College end up?
A new list from Research.com, an educational resource platform, ranked New College the 18th-best college in the state out of 54 entries.
Florida's TRUMP Act: Experts Warn Immigration Bill 'Makes No Economic Sense'
Experts warn Florida's immigration bill will hurt the economy as DeSantis fights GOP lawmakers over enforcement.
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From California to Florida: UF students feel the heat of wildfires from afar
While the Eaton and Palisades fires in Los Angeles County occurred more than 2,400 miles away from Gainesville, their impacts have been felt by students at the University of Florida.