TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida’s public universities continue to shine in the 2026 Best Colleges rankings by U.S. News & World Report as a top two state for the number of public national universities ranked in the top 100. Florida has maintained four schools in the top 50 for national public universities, and a record-breaking seven […]
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.— Today, Governor Ron DeSantis celebrated Florida’s continued investment in high quality nursing programs with more than $485 million awarded through the Linking Industry to Nursing Education (LINE) and the Prepping Institutions, Programs, Employers, and Learners through Incentives for Nursing Education (PIPELINE) programs since their inception in 2022. LINE and PIPELINE funding strengthen nursing […]
Photo taken at the Peace Plaza at the University of North Florida. Celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr.’s legacy with the State University System of Florida. Discover the events taking place across our university campuses. ### About the State University System of Florida and the Board of Governors The State University System of Florida is a […]
~ Nine out of 12 System institutions now hold this Carnegie elective designation ~ TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—This week, the Carnegie Foundation selected colleges and universities from across the nation for the 2026 Community Engagement Classification, an elective designation awarded by the American Council on Education and the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching that highlights […]
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — In 2025, the State University System reached new heights and achieved record-breaking milestones across its 12 public institutions. Florida continues to rank as the nation’s #1 higher education system due to the System’s commitment to student and operational success, boasting top-tier faculty, producing innovative research, driving economic development, and promoting collaboration across […]
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, the State University System of Florida commends Governor DeSantis for prioritizing the continued deliverance of an extraordinary impact at our public universities through the Floridians First Budget. The Governor’s Fiscal Year 2026-2027 recommendations demonstrate a continued forward-thinking approach to higher education, ensuring enhanced student success, campus safety, top-tier faculty recruitment and […]
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The Florida Board of Governors will hold a virtual meeting on Friday, December 12. Highlights of the meeting agenda include: Full Board Meeting Nomination and Governance Committee The Board of Governors meeting will be held virtually on Zoom and is scheduled to begin Friday, December 12, 2025, at 8:30 a.m. Find additional […]
~ The Florida Alliance for Quantum Technology will advance innovation and make Florida a U.S. hub for quantum expertise ~ TAMPA, Fla.—Last week, the Florida Board of Governors received an update on the new Florida Alliance for Quantum Technology (FAQT), a collaborative effort between Florida’s public higher education institutions and statewide and global leaders in […]
The Florida Board of Governors approved updates to the Performance-Based Funding (PBF) Model, as well as new metrics and goals for SUS 30, the State University System of Florida (SUS) Strategic Plan. “As the leading State University System in the nation, now is the time to continue raising the bar,” said SUS Chancellor Ray Rodrigues. […]
TAMPA, Fla.—The Florida Board of Governors will hold a meeting at the University of South Florida on Thursday, November 6. Highlights of the meeting agenda include: Academic and Research Excellence Committee Academic and Student Affairs Committee Strategic Planning Committee Budget and Finance Committee Facilities Committee Nomination and Governance Committee Full Board Meeting The Board of […]
The 9-12 Champion of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Debate will receive a $50,000 scholarship and trophy named in honor of Charlie Kirk SARASOTA, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the winner of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Debate at the upcoming Florida Civics and Debate Initiative (FCDI) State Championship will be awarded $50,000 and a trophy named […]