State University System of Florida’s Board of Governors

The state Board of Governors is seeking a replacement for retiring Chancellor Marshall Criser. Applications for the post were due Friday.

While Corcoran was overseeing Florida’s public-school and college systems he was a close ally of DeSantis on contentious issues such as efforts to prevent school districts from enacting mask requirements during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The proposed change is part of a bill that also has a new accreditation process for Florida universities.

Rhea Law, a USF graduate and former chair of the USF Board of Trustees, was recommended as interim president Monday by current trustee chair Will Weatherford.

The longest serving president in the history of the University of South Florida will remain on board for at least one more year.The USF Board of Trustees…

The State University System of Florida’s Board of Governors is asking state lawmakers to give them funding for more law enforcement and mental health...