/tags/higher-education Higher Education en-US WLRN Tue, 13 Aug 2024 16:30:00 GMT /education/2024-08-13/florida-faculty-say-morale-has-dropped-significantly-after-new-state-law The law requires professors to undergo more frequent evaluations to earn tenure. That, along with restrictions on topics about race and DEI, are causing some to leave, USF faculty say. Tue, 13 Aug 2024 16:30:00 GMT /education/2024-08-13/florida-faculty-say-morale-has-dropped-significantly-after-new-state-law Nancy Guan /education/2024-08-05/why-several-florida-universities-will-face-challenges-in-the-search-for-a-new-president The University of Florida, Florida A&M and Florida Atlantic University each have openings. They're facing new pressures in a politicized selection process. Mon, 05 Aug 2024 12:38:04 GMT /education/2024-08-05/why-several-florida-universities-will-face-challenges-in-the-search-for-a-new-president Savannah Rude /education/2024-07-22/as-student-aid-requests-lag-in-florida-groups-step-in-to-help-some-fill-out-fafsa The new FAFSA was supposed to make filling out the federal aid form easier, but issues with the rollout had the opposite effect. Fewer students have filled out the FAFSA, so efforts are underway to close that gap. Mon, 22 Jul 2024 18:36:59 GMT /education/2024-07-22/as-student-aid-requests-lag-in-florida-groups-step-in-to-help-some-fill-out-fafsa Nancy Guan /education/2024-06-03/ucf-special-ed-masters-degree Every special education teacher makes a big impact — but Florida public schools will need an extra 2,500 of them for the upcoming academic year. ¸Û°ÄÌìϲÊlooks at a federally funded program at the University of Central Florida that offers a free master's degree in special education in exchange for a teaching commitment. Mon, 03 Jun 2024 10:00:00 GMT /education/2024-06-03/ucf-special-ed-masters-degree Yvonne Bertucci zum Tobel /education/2024-05-30/new-college-of-florida-students-commencement The speaker was heckled and there were "Free Palestine" chants during his speech. Six students who took part were ID'd, and president Richard Corcoran said they must write an apology or take a civil discourse class. Thu, 30 May 2024 15:00:00 GMT /education/2024-05-30/new-college-of-florida-students-commencement Aileyahu Shanes | WUSF /education/2024-05-15/fafsa-delays-persist-as-college-enrollment-deadlines-loom Some students are fixing their FAFSA forms or awaiting aid packages with little time to decide to which college they'll commit. Wed, 15 May 2024 18:31:30 GMT /education/2024-05-15/fafsa-delays-persist-as-college-enrollment-deadlines-loom Nancy Guan /education/2024-05-06/biden-student-loan-debt-relief-borrowers Federal student loan borrowers number about 2.7 million in Florida and they owe more than $103 billion. Nationwide, more than 43 million borrowers owe a collective $1.7 trillion, according to the latest data, with the average amount per borrower topping $37,000. Mon, 06 May 2024 10:00:00 GMT /education/2024-05-06/biden-student-loan-debt-relief-borrowers Rafael Hernandez /education/2024-04-15/ready-for-it-swiftie-societies-popping-up-across-florida-college-campuses Known as Swifties, the singer has one of the most loyal fanbases in the world. In return, some have started nationwide societies to form communities that study and honor the icon, and Florida is no exception. Mon, 15 Apr 2024 13:57:42 GMT /education/2024-04-15/ready-for-it-swiftie-societies-popping-up-across-florida-college-campuses Isabella Barcelo /education/2024-03-22/usf-uf-ucf-enrollment-deadlines-fafsa-delays Students are still waiting on financial aid packages due to FAFSA delays. Some of Florida's largest universities are giving the incoming class more time to decide on committing to their school. Fri, 22 Mar 2024 16:00:00 GMT /education/2024-03-22/usf-uf-ucf-enrollment-deadlines-fafsa-delays Nancy Guan /education/2024-03-22/usf-dei-office-diversity The University of South Florida is one of many schools forced to phase out diversity, equity, and inclusion offices thanks to a new state law. But USF officials say the school will remain diverse. Fri, 22 Mar 2024 13:46:30 GMT /education/2024-03-22/usf-dei-office-diversity Meghan Bowman