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Colleges around the country, including the University of Florida, are promoting restorative justice as a means to deal with student conflict. These practices focus on the needs of the victims, the offenders and the community rather than simply working to punish the offender.
Read More »National Study Ranks UF College of Education
The University of Florida was ranked two-and-a-half out of four stars on a report released by the National Council on Teacher Quality.
Read More »UF President Bernie Machen pleased with new state budget, will not request tuition raise
After seeing Gov. Rick Scott would return $300 million that had previously been cut from the state's higher education budget, Bernie Machen said he would not raise tuition for the coming year beyond the normal inflation rate increase.
Read More »Despite search, UF President Bernie Machen to remain at helm
The search for a new UF president began in July when Bernie Machen announced his retirement. Six months later, following a nationwide search, Machen has been asked to stay on.
Read More »University of Florida Counseling and Wellness combating prescription drug abuse on campus
A growing group of college students around the country illegally use prescription drugs like Adderall to help them excel in the classroom.
Read More »Two UF systems were hacked, investigation ongoing
A group of hackers, called Team GhostShell, broke into two of UF's systems.
Read More »University of Florida hosts state’s anti-hazing summit
Nearly 100 officials and faculty members from college campuses across the state met at the University of Florida today for the State of Florida's Anti-Hazing Summit, a professional development event focused on ending hazing.
Read More »Higher tuition to offset reduced budgets in Florida’s universities
University of Florida Students will be paying a 9% increase in tuition starting this fall after the Board of Governors approved tuition increases across the state in yesterday’s meeting. Despite the rise in tuition, Janine Sikes, Director of public affairs at UF, says students are still getting a good price …
Read More »UF president submits resignation
As members of the University of Florida Board of Trustees meet in Gainesville, president Bernie Machen announced he has told the board his resignation will take effect at the end of 2013. A letter from the president has been sent to university employees via email. Meanwhile, Machen has told trustees …
Read More »UF RCM Team breaks down budget with mathematical formula
While the world of higher education includes many boasts about high quality programs, great research or student experiences, the last several years in Florida has meant that higher education is a numbers game. How much money does the state university system get, and how that will affect programs? WUFT-FM’s Liz …
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