Kate Payne
As a Tallahassee native, Kate Payne grew up listening to WFSU. She loves being part of a station that had such an impact on her. Kate is a graduate of the Florida State University College of Motion Picture Arts. With a background in documentary and narrative filmmaking, Kate has a broad range of multimedia experience. When she’s not working, you can find her rock climbing, cooking or hanging out with her cat.
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Public colleges and universities across Florida are closing down diversity, equity and inclusion programs, in response to changes in state law. At Florida Atlantic University, that led to the closure of the Center for IDEAs. But now students are bringing new life to the space. -
Roughly a third of students at Florida Atlantic University are the first in their families to go to college. For many of them, walking onto campus can feel like crossing over into a whole new world. -
Florida is counting more cases of measles as the state's surgeon general defies federal guidelines and declines to urge people to vaccinate their children.
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Each year, people across South Florida gather to remember the 17 people who were killed at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. For the victims' families, marking the day doesn't get easier. But seeing the community come together to honor their loved ones can be a source of strength. -
The National Rifle Association has lost more than a million members in the years since the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. Organizers with the gun control group March For Our Lives say it's proof that survivors from Parkland and beyond "are a force to be reckoned with." -
Brad Levine announced his resignation as chair of the board of Florida Atlantic University, saying criticisms of his leadership had become a "distraction." The board also voted to extend the employment deal for interim president Dr. Stacy Volnick after it emerged she didn’t have a formal contract. -
A Florida official told WLRN scholarships for the descendants of victims of the racist attacks on Rosewood and Ocoee will continue. That's even as state schools are banned from using public funds on programs that promote diversity, equity and inclusion. -
Borrowers who initially took out less than $12,000 in student loans could soon get them forgiven by the federal government. Under Secretary of Education James Kvaal explains to WLRN how — and says 'please apply.' -
United Teachers of Dade says that more than 30% of its members have formally signed statements affirming they want to keep their union — a key step required by the state agency that oversees Florida's public unions. Next, UTD members must vote to recertify the organization. -
United Teachers of Dade failed to clear the threshold of having 60% of its members pay dues — a new requirement for public unions under state law. Now, Florida's largest teachers union could lose its contract as a result.
