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Education Wednesday, November 08th 2023

Non-binary Florida teacher falls victim to “Don’t Say Gay” expansion law, fired for using ‘Mx.’ title

A physics teacher at Florida Virtual School was fired last month for using a gender-neutral title in class.

Education Wednesday, October 25th 2023

New initiative sends free banned books to Floridians

Florida is one of the top states in the nation for book bans in schools. One organization is sending banned books to Floridians for free.

Education Friday, October 20th 2023

New College of Florida trustees approve $1.3 million/year contract for controversial president Richard Corcoran

New College of Florida President Richard Corcoran is set to earn up to $1.3 million per year in salary and benefits in a five-year contract.

Education Monday, October 02nd 2023

New College of Florida’s business plan is “not financially viable” according to a UF business school professor

UF business faculty: A business plan outlining sweeping changes at New College of Florida is “not financially viable” in its current state.

Education Thursday, November 09th 2023

Richard Corcoran clears the final confirmation to stay New College of Florida president

State higher-education officials confirmed Richard Corcoran as president of New College of Florida, a Sarasota liberal-arts college.

Education Thursday, November 09th 2023

Florida officials move to take sociology off list of required social science courses, spurring a backlash

Higher-education officials eye changes at state universities, like a sociology course that deals with gender, sexuality and race.

Aerial photo of downtown Tallahassee, Florida and the State Capitol

News and Public Affairs Tuesday, October 31st 2023

Florida lawmakers are shielded from turning over documents related to Ron DeSantis and the “Stop Woke” law

A federal appeals court has shielded 14 current and former Florida lawmakers from having to turn over documents.

University of Florida president candidate Ben Sasse

Education Friday, October 27th 2023

Controversial Florida university presidents are slated for inauguration and confirmation

University of Florida President Ben Sasse and president of New College of Florida Richard Corcoran will be inaugurated and confirmed.

International Tuesday, October 24th 2023

The chancellor of Florida’s university system wants schools to disband chapters of National Students for Justice in Palestine

Chancellor Ray Rodrigues asked schools to disband National Students for Justice in Palestine amid the war between Israel and Hamas.

Education Monday, October 23rd 2023

A judge weighs restrictions Florida has placed on higher education courses

A new Florida law prohibits instruction on certain topics in “general education core courses” at state colleges and universities.

Education Monday, October 02nd 2023

Despite controversy, the NAIA accepts New College of Florida into a conference

New College of Florida’s new sports teams will compete in the Sun Conference of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics.

Education Monday, October 02nd 2023

New College of Florida’s business plan is “not financially viable” according to a UF business school professor

UF business faculty: A business plan outlining sweeping changes at New College of Florida is “not financially viable” in its current state.

LGBT Wednesday, September 20th 2023

Florida moves forward with a rule that would discipline transgender university employees for using the bathroom corresponding to their gender identities

Florida's university system Board of Governors on Wednesday took a step in carrying out a controversial new law that includes requiring the designation of restrooms for “exclusive use by females” and “exclusive use by males.”

Education Tuesday, September 19th 2023

Feds push back against Florida in higher education fight

The Biden administration asked a federal judge to toss out a lawsuit filed by Florida that challenges the constitutionality of accreditation.

Education Monday, September 18th 2023

USF, New College of Florida, UF and FSU drop in college rankings; FAMU moves into top 100

The University of Florida, Florida State University & University of South Florida dropped in U.S News and World Report’s ranking.

Climate Friday, September 15th 2023

The Scoop: Fri., September 15, 2023 Tampa Bay & Florida headlines by WMNF

COVID-19 on the rise Florida has the highest COVID-19 hospitalization rate in the nation. This comes as hospitalization rates rise across the country. Nonprofit’s lease to expire A nonprofit that provides services to migrant...

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