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Latino joblessness has dipped to historic lows. But many economists are taking those numbers with caution: There's still a gaping wage difference with white workers.
Read More »Hispanic Unemployment Has Hit Record Lows. But Does That Mean Progress?
As Employment Rises, African American Transplants Ride Jobs Wave To The South
At a time of low unemployment for African Americans, educated, well-connected professionals are starting new lives in cities such as Charlotte, N.C.
Read More »College President Sasser Reflects On 17 Years At Santa Fe
After 17 years as president of Santa Fe College, Jackson Sasser reflects on his long, eventful career. For him, retirement is just around the corner.
Read More »Proposed Florida Bill Would Protect Students From Hazing Deaths
The proposed legislation offers amnesty to the first person who makes a 911 call in a hazing emergency.
Read More »Lawmakers Eye “Systemic Problem” On University Spending
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 »UF Requests $30 Million From State For Infrastructure Repairs
The University of Florida has requested $30 million from the state for repairs on campus, including a failing chiller that provides air conditioning on campus and UF Health Shands.
Read More »Lawmakers Look To Quiet University ‘Free-Speech’ Zones
Updated, Feb. 21, 2018: This legislation likely will not become law during the 2018 session, as a Senate committee rejected the Senate version of the bill. Original story, Feb. 7, 2018: Free-speech zones would be banned and state universities and colleges could be sued for up to $100,000 in …
Read More »UF Business Dean Stepping Down After More Than 25 Years
UF's longest-tenured dean announced his decision to step down from the Warrington College of Business after the school year.
Read More »UF voices requests to new Florida Senate president as part of ‘listening tour’
The incoming Florida Senate president asked the University of Florida what the state could do for it. On Tuesday night, students, faculty, and UF President Kent Fuchs answered. More stipends for graduate students, increasing need-based student aid and better compensation for faculty were some of the answers that Sen. Joe Negron received …
Read More »Survey: One In Five UF Undergraduate Women Report Being Sexually Assaulted
The Campus Climate Survey on Sexual Assault and Sexual Misconduct, which was conducted by the Association of American Universities, found one in five University of Florida undergraduate women who responded to the survey have experienced some form of sexual assault since being at the university.
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