Florida universities turn to politicians as presidents
In an increasingly politicized education world, Florida’s universities and colleges are turning to politicians for leadership more and more. It’s happened schools big, such as former U.S. Sen. Ben ...
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‘I don’t want to drop out’: Youth ask Florida GOP to keep in-state tuition for undocumented
Young immigrants called on Florida Republican lawmakers to not repeal a decade-old law that has allowed thousands of ...
Republicans in Tallahassee clash with Gov. DeSantis over immigration bill
Florida Republicans are clashing with Gov. Ron DeSantis over an immigration bill he calls "weak" and vows to veto. The bill ...
Central Florida ‘Dreamers’ protest as legislators debate end to in-state tuition for undocumented students
Group held mock graduation to draw attention to thousands in Florida who’d be impacted by repeal of law under consideration ...
Bills ‘combatting illegal immigration’ filed for today’s special session in Tallahassee
Lawmakers filed a flurry of bills Sunday for the special session called by Gov. Ron DeSantis but opposed by legislative ...
Florida's lieutenant governor gets a university post, handing DeSantis another key appointment
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nuñez has been named the interim president of Florida International ...
Immigration and other bills filed for special legislative session in Tallahassee
Republican lawmakers Sunday filed a flurry of bills to crack down on undocumented immigrants and place restrictions on the ...
As FAU presidential search nears end, here’s why political clout could figure in
Florida colleges and universities appear to have a new preferred qualification in their search for a president: experience as ...
UF, FSU, more Florida colleges cancel classes ahead of winter storm
University campuses across northern Florida will close Wednesday as the state braces for an abnormal blast of sub-zero weather. The University of Florida will cancel classes, close offices and ...
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A 'Dreamer' worries he can't pay for college because he may soon be denied in-state tuition
Hours after the Florida Legislature passed one of the nation’s strictest immigration bills, Hernan, a college student from ...
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Florida bill would ban illegal migrant students in the US from some public universities
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — A Florida state lawmaker has filed a bill that would ban some public colleges and universities from admitting immigrants who are in the country without legal permission.