Florida
Nonprofit Partners With Colleges to Offer Computer Science Internship Program
The CodePath E³ Program offers computer science students career development courses, resources, and a path to land at least one paid internship before graduation.
Federal Judge Tosses Discrimination Lawsuit by Florida A&M Students
The 29-page ruling states that there are not enough facts to show intentional discrimination in Florida’s university funding practices.
Florida Student Launches LGBTQ+ Newspaper Despite DeSantis Legislation
Florida banned state funding of college diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, so one student started an LGBTQ+ newspaper on campus — distributed outside the defunct DEI office.
3 Defendants Found Guilty of Fraud in Florida’s Palm Beach School of Nursing Fake Diploma Trial
Palm Beach School of Nursing sold bogus diplomas. Now, a federal jury found three defendants guilty for their roles in the scheme.
Florida Nursing School Fake Diploma Trial Underway With Star Witness in Place
Florida nursing schools sold 7,600 fake diplomas. Now, a federal trial could send three defendants to prison with the help of a key witness.
New College of Florida Looks to Double Enrollment With $400M Investment Request
The college’s new president recently presented the plan to the Florida Board of Governors.
Formerly Incarcerated Man Earns Degree After Decades-Long Fight for Education Behind Bars
Larry “Eddie” Fordham was told he couldn’t receive an education because he had a life sentence. Thanks to a prison education program — and a lot of perseverance — he got a degree anyway.
Largest Colleges and Universities in Florida
Seven Florida colleges had student enrollments of over 40,000 in 2022, making them some of the largest schools in the country.
University of Central Florida to Launch Risk Management MBA
The University of Central Florida’s new MBA program in risk management and insurance will debut in fall 2024.