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Undocumented Students Now Banned from All Florida Colleges and Universities
Students must be lawfully in the United States to attend Florida’s universities, the board that oversees the university system voted Thursday. The measure received no debate or discussion, except from members of the public during public comment. The Board of Governors approved…
Like 4 Other Florida Universities, UNF Gets to Pick from a List of One for President
One finalist, University of North Georgia President Michael Shannon, has emerged for the University of North Florida presidency, following a trend of state institutions relying on an “exceptional circumstances” carveout to state policy that otherwise requires three or more…
Flagler County School Board Expands Participation Rights For Student Representatives After February Dispute
The Flagler County School Board revised its policy to ensure that student representatives have greater participation during public meetings. Two board members previously attempted to restrict student voices to limited comments. The new guidelines reassert students' authority to…
DSC’s Culinary Student Cezar Nita Is 2026 Phi Theta Kappa Global Leaders of Promise Scholar
Daytona State College culinary student Cezar Nita has been selected as one of 220 Phi Theta Kappa members nationwide to receive a 2026 Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholarship. For the recognition, he will also receive a $1,000 award.
Florida Wants To Abolish 4 Vaccine Requirements for Schoolchildren
The state of Florida wants to remove four immunizations from entry requirements for PreK-12 public and private schools. The Florida Department of Health is proposing a rule to remove Hepatitis B, varicella (chicken pox), Haemophilus influenza type b (Hib) and pneumococcal…