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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 »College President Sasser Reflects On 17 Years At Santa Fe
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 »Dual Enrollment Gains Popularity Among Gainesville High School Students
The city’s programs, found at Santa Fe College and the University of Florida, are a facet of an increasing trend in Florida.
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 »Florida Bill Seeks To Reshape State College System
A post-secondary education bill that could reshape the Florida College system is moving through the state senate.
Read More »UF President Kent Fuchs Supports Congress’ Decision on Tuition Waiver Tax
A U.S. House tax-overhaul plan would have made graduate students pay federal income taxes on tuition charges that get waived in exchange for duties like research and teaching. The U.S. Senate did not include the provision in its tax legislation.
Read More »State Faces Class-Action Lawsuit On Higher Ed Funds
Two UF alumni filed a class-action lawsuit against the state, saying lawmakers and Gov. Rick Scott funneled money that should have gone to higher education into tax cuts and savings.
Read More »‘Christmas In May’ For Many College Students
Despite political turmoil in Washington, D.C., and Tallahassee, federal and state lawmakers have agreed to dramatically increase financial aid to the neediest college and university students.
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