Universities

The Republican senator's bill was announced the same day the Trump administration axed $400 million in federal funding to Columbia University. The Ivy League school in New York City was at the forefront of U.S. campus protests over the war last spring.

The bill would also establish term limits for members of the State University Board of Governors, the Board of Education, state university boards of trustees and Florida College System boards of trustees.

The legislation would extend concealed carry rights onto the campuses of state colleges and universities. Guns would be allowed throughout campus, including dorms.

Overall prices are fairly steady, as tuition for state universities has not gone up in over a decade. Florida Prepaid spokesperson Shannon Smith said paying for college in advance allows kids to start adulthood without debt.

The board elected leadership that cements a conservative majority, raising questions about the influence of Gov. Ron DeSantis' higher education agenda and the board's ties to the local community.

Search consultants hired by Florida Atlantic University thought they'd have the summer to recruit a pool of promising, qualified candidates to be the school's next leader. Instead, the application window will close on May 16 — just three weeks after it opened.

Most faculty, instructional staff and administrators described themselves as moderate politically – and more of them described themselves as conservative than liberal.

Families that enroll in a Prepaid Plan prior to April 30, 2022, will earn a bonus that can be used toward additional college expenses.

WFSU has found more than two-thirds of Florida’s public universities have sitting trustees whose terms are expired. And there are no new appointments in sight — which is starting to create tensions between the people charged with overseeing the universities and those running them day-to-day.

Brandes said employees of other institutions outside Florida are fearful of applying because they know their application will be made available to their current employer.

In a letter to students, faculty and staff, university system Board of Governors Chairman Syd Kitson and system Chancellor Marshall Criser promised in-person learning will continue on all campuses.

The university dropped the requirement after the signing of a new law that bans businesses, schools and governments from mandating proof of vaccinations.