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A new health insurance plan for University of Florida students is in the works. The Educational Policy and Strategy Committee discussed the proposed plan Thursday afternoon. The plan would require incoming students to provide proof of insurance.
Read More »UF reacts to Scott’s budget proposal
Gov. Rick Scott announced Thursday he plans to allocate $15 million of funds to the University of Florida in hopes of improving education and allowing students to have better job security after graduation. University President Bernie Machen reacted to the proposal in an email, supporting the idea.
Read More »State park plan for Silver Springs becomes official
From Florida Department of Environmental Protection The Florida Cabinet, sitting as the Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund, approved the modification of a lease agreement between Palace Entertainment and the state of Florida Wednesday, allowing the Silver Springs theme park property to become part of Florida’s state park system on …
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 »Board approves $10 million for O’Dome renovations
The University of Florida's Board of Trustees approved to add $10 million from the university in order to finance renovations to the Stephen C. O'Connell Center.
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.
Read More »Presidential Search Committee turning to students and faculty
The UF Presidential Search Committee is asking students and faculty to email questions to be used in the interview process for the university's next president.
Read More »Students vote on referendum to change name of Reitz Union
Students at the University of Florida have the opportunity to vote on behalf of a name change for the J. Reitz Student Union. The referendum students are voting on suggests a change in the name to instead honor Vigil Hawkins, an African American who helped to end segregation at UF.
Read More »UF Trustees hold retreat at Lake Wauburg to brainstorm for future
The University of Florida Board of Trustees kicked off a two-day retreat at Lake Wauburg to discuss the university's future.
Read More »FAMU president resigning immediately
Florida A&M University President James Ammons is stepping down immediately after the school’s board voted to pay him more than $100,000 dollars in bonuses in exchange for leaving sooner. Ammons is the latest to resign in the wake of a hazing scandal and administrative problems plaguing the school but he …
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