UF is ranked No. 4 among the best public universities in the country by Forbes

University of Florida ranked No. 4 by Forbes – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Bryan Pollard According to rankings released today, Forbes has ranked the University of Florida as the fourth-best public university in the country and among the best for return on investment. According to Forbes, UF stood out among the nation’s most prestigious

The exodus of finance corporations to south Florida has left a void at premier schools. Now, Vanderbilt is trying to fill it

Courtesy: Hannan Mohiuddin FPV – Shutterstock – Vanderbilt University Aerial View Vanderbilt University is requesting approval from the local Florida authorities to construct a $520 million campus in the affluent Palm Beach area. This move aims to capitalize on the region’s growth, which is being influenced by the arrival of new financial corporations. The institution,

FSU changes its academic logo and saves the Seminole head for athletics

Doak Campbell Stadium, home of FSU Football, in Tallahassee, Florida, United States on February 15, 2020. Photo: C5 Media/Shutterstock.com Following a recent, subdued revamping, Florida State University’s buses, social media accounts, and website are all done out in a new logo. Going forward, the university’s identity will be centered around a straightforward design that prominently

Florida was ranked first by U.S. News & World Report, and ninth overall

Florida Welcomes You Sign – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Sean Pavone Sunshine State did fairly well in U.S. News & World Report’s 2024 Best States rankings. Florida rose six points to the top slot for economy and maintained its top spot for education nationally for the second year in a row. Overall, the state

Three universities in Florida are among the top 100 in the nation

Donna E. Shalala Student Center University of Miami Campus – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by YES Market Media After the Wall Street Journal published its list of the top 400 colleges and universities in the country on Wednesday, three Florida campuses received a significant award. The Wall Street Journal looked at factors such as social

Everything you need to know about the 2023 back-to-school sales tax holiday

Little Girl Choosing Back-To-School Supplies – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by New Africa As Florida’s back-to-school tax holiday kicks off this week, savings on textbooks, school supplies, and other classroom necessities can be had. Beginning on Monday and lasting through Sunday, August 6, is the 2023 back-to-school sales tax holiday. The tax break will start

Central Florida: When does school start for the 2023-2024 academic year?

Running at School: Shutterstock — Monkey Business Images A mid-July shopping vacation in Florida serves as a daily reminder that the start of school is just around the corner. You may be wondering when school starts, whether you are a parent of school-age children or a college student returning to campus in August.  Public schools

Over 7,600 fake nursing diplomas in alleged wire fraud scheme were issued in Florida

Nursing – Nurse holding patient’s hand – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by sasirin pamai Following the discovery of an alleged conspiracy at three South Florida nursing schools by federal agents, thousands of currently employed nurses in the United States may be using phony academic qualifications. According to the Department of Justice, the now-closed institutions allegedly

Florida looks to ban TikTok social media app at state universities

Girl holding phone with TikTok logo – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Ti Vla University administrators in Florida are debating whether to forbid students from using TikTok on twelve campuses spread out throughout the state. Board of Governors members for state institutions supported enacting a system-wide policy banning the app during their meeting on Tuesday

University of Florida gifted $100 million, making it the largest gift in its history

University of Florida — Courtesy: Shutterstock — Katherine Welles The University of Florida has announced that it has received a gift of $100 million from the Dr. Herbert and Nicole Wertheim Family Foundation. The donation, the biggest from an individual in UF’s history, will be used to advance the University of Florida (UF) Scripps biomedical