Florida Atlantic University

Jeanette Nunez, a former House member from Miami who was Gov. Ron DeSantis’ running mate in 2018 and 2022, will make an annual base salary of $850,000 at FIU, her alma mater, and Adam Hasner will make a base salary of $875,000 at FAU.

Hasner is the latest politician selected for a high-paying university post over academic leaders as Gov. Ron DeSantis works to expand his influence on education in the state.

Adam Hasner's candidacy is one of the latest in a growing trend in Florida: Presidents for public universities are increasingly becoming politically connected leaders with little experience in higher education.

After restarting a state-halted search, the school will select from Adam Hasner, a former House majority leader with FAU ties; Michael Hartline, business dean at FSU; and John Volin, provost at the University of Maine.

William Luther is an associate professor of economics at Florida Atlantic University. He told WUSF that early economic signals spell out uncertainty for 2025.

The University of Florida, Florida A&M and Florida Atlantic University each have openings. They're facing new pressures in a politicized selection process.

Two Florida Universities received less than favorable remarks from the state about their 2023-2024 test scores.

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.

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.

Researchers explored trends in cigarette smoking among adolescents in grades 9-12 using CDC data from 1991 to 2021.

FAU's Board of Trustees voted to extend Interim President Stacy Volnick's contract through the end of 2024 — or until a permanent president is named. Support is growing for Volnick to be named to the top job, as the school's search process remains halted by a state investigation.

Floridians, more than other Americans, believe climate change is actually happening, according to a new study by Florida Atlantic University. They also want the government to do something about it.