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Two powerful House Republicans say legislative action, geared toward fixing structural and cultural problems in the university system, will likely be in play this year.
Read More »Lawmakers Eye “Systemic Problem” On University Spending
The Funding For Florida Universities’ Projects Is Under Scrutiny
Following the revelation that the University of Central Florida improperly used operating funds to construct a campus building, the Florida Board of Governors is asking all universities to review projects built over the last decade and report on how they were funded.
Read More »UF Athletic Department Releases Renderings of $130M Facility Upgrade Plan
The trustees met Friday morning in Emerson Alumni Hall where the proposal was unanimously approved.
Read More »University Leaders Preparing For ‘Block’ Tuition
University leaders at the Florida Board of Governors expressed reservations about the cost and impact on part-time students of switching from charging students on a per-credit-hour basis for classes to charging a flat, per-semester fee.
Read More »State Universities Seeing More Online Learning
Twenty-four percent of the credit hours earned by undergraduates last year were in online classes.
Read More »Dr. Kent Fuchs Confirmed As 12th UF President
Today the Florida Board of Governors unanimously confirmed the selection of Dr. Kent Fuchs as the 12th president of the University of Florida, taking over Bernie Machen’s position.
Read More »W. Kent Fuchs Of Cornell Named President Of UF
W. Kent Fuchs, Provost for Cornell University Ph.D., has been selected as the University of Florida’s 12th president-designate.
Read More »UF presidential search delayed until January
Candidates for the University of Florida presidency will not be invited for a campus visit until after the new year, the chairman of UF board of Trustees and presidential search committee announced.
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