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School grades are out for 2024. Here's how Leon County Schools fared
The Leon County School District is just three points shy of an A grade, according to the Florida Department of Education's assessment of the state's public-school districts for the 2023-24 school year. “While there is still a lot of hard work ahead of us, we know we are on the right...
From homeless to the 'highest of seven hills': Meet the likely FAMU interim president
With the Florida A&M University Board of Trustees' selection of Timothy Beard to serve as interim president, many believe he has what it takes to lead the HBCU through the role. "In my opinion, Dr. Beard has the academic pedigree, administrative experience, political capital and emotional intelligence to lead in this interim period,"...
Leon County school board, superintendent candidates debate equity in local forum
Candidates for Leon County Schools superintendent and board seats answered some critical questions about how the district can support Black students and families during a forum hosted by the Tallahassee branch of the NAACP. Mutaqee Akbar, president of the NAACP Tallahassee branch, said constituents should make an informed vote from candidates they...
Florida denies discrimination lawsuit against FAMU
Disputing that state policies are discriminatory and rooted in segregation, Attorney General Ashley Moody’s office has asked a federal appeals court to reject a potential class-action lawsuit about issues such as funding and programs at historically Black Florida A&M University. Lawyers in Moody’s office filed an 85-page brief last...
And So It Begins: A Call for Vigilance Amidst Threats to FAMU’s Future
As many of you know, Dr. Larry Robinson has recently announced his decision to step down as President of Florida A&M University (FAMU). This development comes at a time of significant uncertainty and concern for our beloved institution. While Dr. Robinson has faced criticism and made some mistakes, including the recent high-profile embarrassment with the Gerami Donation, which was used as a pretext for him to step down under pressure. It is undeniable that he has kept FAMU on an upward trajectory, achieving remarkable successes. Under his leadership, FAMU has reached new heights, earning a place in the top 100 national public universities, outperforming notable institutions in Florida according to the 2024 U.S. News & World Report. Specifically, FAMU (#91) ranks higher than Florida Atlantic University (FAU #112) and is closely positioned behind the University of Central Florida (UCF #64) and Florida International University (FIU #64). Dr. Robinson will go down in FAMU history as one of its most consequential presidents. We must hope that in this climate, we retain enough control of the search process to identify and select a president with the academic prowess, political acumen, fundraising stature, and judgment to steer this great university through a period of “High Stakes” of the most complex order.
Florida Tech, Three Additional Florida Universities Launch Joint Effort to Boost Space Manufacturing
BREVARD COUNTY • MELBOURNE, FLORIDA – In an ambitious move to support the rapidly expanding space manufacturing sector, Florida Tech and three additional Florida universities have joined forces to establish the Center for Science, Technology and Advanced Research in Space, or C-STARS. Researchers from Florida Tech, the University...
Florida State requests $56 million for National MagLab modernization
The FSU Board of Trustees approved a $56.5 million request to modernize the MagLab. The request is part of a $219 million request for state funds to be considered in the 2025 legislative session.
Presidential searches taking off at three Florida universities
Quality Journalism for Critical Times University of Florida and Florida A&M University announced candidates Tuesday to tap as interim presidents following resignations by both institutions’ leaders, while Florida Atlantic University will kick off its second presidential search since its most recent president left in 2022. UF President Ben Sasse is set to step down on July 31, and an email […] The post Presidential searches taking off at three Florida universities appeared first on Florida Phoenix.
Florida Board of Education approves NIL deals for high school student-athletes
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - High school student-athletes in Florida can now make money off their name, image, and likeness, also known as NIL. Wednesday morning, the State Board of Education approved the new Florida High School Athletic Association rules, meaning student-athletes can now receive compensation from business agreements such as advertising products. However, the athletes cannot do so during games or school-sponsored activities.
Back-to-school drives happening in the Big Bend, South Georgia
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - With students and teachers returning to school soon, several Big Bend and South Georgia communities are holding drives to help prepare them for the 2024-2025 school year. Below is a list of back-to-school events and drives that are scheduled to take place in the local areas....
Big Bend High School football media day takeaways, where do teams stand ahead of kickoff
The first floor of the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center was the hub of Big Bend football Tuesday afternoon as 14 area programs spoke at the annual 4QuartersOnline Media Day. With area programs hitting the fields on Monday, July 29 for the first official practice of the fall season, football is well and truly in the air in the Big Bend. Starting the preseason with media day appearances, area coaches have set the expectations for their...
Allie Dollar wins First Place in 2024 Holocaust Essay Contest
Heather Ainsley ECB Publishing, Inc. A local Monticello student has been named the first place winner of this year's Holocaust Essay Contest. Since 2007, the Holocaust Education Resource Council (HERC) has encouraged students to write about the role that hatred and prejudice played during the Holocaust, and demonstrate an understanding of the importance of tolerance and respect in ensuring that such a terrible event will never take place again. This year's essays were submitted by March 22, and the winners have just been announced. Monticello student, Allie Dollar won First Place. This year's prompt was “Resilience of the Human Spirit. In an essay, discuss how survivors of the Holocau.
FAMU Announces The Lip Bar Founder Melissa Butler as Summer Commencement Speaker
Florida A&M University (FAMU) announced The Lip Bar founder and Chief Executive Officer Melissa Butler as the summer commencement speaker. About 500 graduates from more than a dozen colleges and schools are expected to participate in the Summer Commencement exercises scheduled for 6 p.m. Friday, August 2 in the Al Lawson Multipurpose Center & Teaching Gymnasium, 1800 Althea Gibson Way, Tallahassee.
ACC Commissioner Jim Phillips Stands Firm Amid FSU and Clemson Lawsuits
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — In a steadfast defense of the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC), Commissioner Jim Phillips addressed the lawsuits filed by Florida State University (FSU) and Clemson University, emphasizing the league’s resilience and his unwavering support for its future. During a press briefing, Phillips was asked whether his...
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