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State University System of Florida Recognizes September 4, 2026, as College Colors Day

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, the State University System of Florida proudly recognizes Friday, September 4, 2026, as College Colors Day. National College Colors Day is celebrated each year at the start of college football season, and the State University System of Florida (System) encourages students, alumni, faculty, staff, and fans to celebrate all 12 institutions and commemorate […]

10 Universities to Receive $6M in LINE Funding for Nursing Programs; Board Approves Intercollegiate Athletics Recommendations

FORT MYERS, Fla.—Today, the Florida Board of Governors (Board) approved $6 million for the Linking Industry to Nursing Education (LINE) fund for 23 proposals from 10 universities within the State University System of Florida (System). The Board also approved the recommendations and a formal statement from the Board’s Task Force on Intercollegiate Athletics. The LINE […]

Items to Watch for September 2-3 Board of Governors Meeting

FORT MYERS, Fla.—The Florida Board of Governors will hold a meeting at Florida Gulf Coast University from Wednesday, September 2, to Thursday, September 3. Highlights of the meeting agenda include: Budget and Finance Committee Task Force on Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity Facilities Committee Academic Affairs Committee Strategic Planning Committee Nomination and Governance Committee Full Board […]

ICYMI: Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Florida Becomes First State in the Nation to Respond to Federal Call to Action on Academic & Operational Excellence

SARASOTA, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis hand delivered a joint statement signed by all public postsecondary presidents to the U.S. Department of Education, becoming the first state in the nation to affirm its commitment to academic and operational excellence in response to the National Call to Action issued to postsecondary institutions nationwide. The joint statement, signed […]

Nation’s No. 1 State University System Welcomes Students for the 2026-2027 Academic Year

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—The State University System of Florida (System) is welcoming new and returning students to its 12 public universities for the 2026-2027 academic year, celebrating 10 consecutive years as the nation’s No. 1 higher education state, according to U.S. News & World Report. “As students return to campuses across Florida, they’re welcomed to a System […]

Florida Board of Governors Raises the Bar on Student Achievement, Approves $645 Million in Performance-Based Funding Allocations

~Median salary of graduates increases to $52,600, a $10,600 increase over the last five years~ BOCA RATON, Fla.—Today, the Florida Board of Governors (BOG) approved the 2026 Accountability Plans for each university and the allocation of $645 million in Performance-Based Funding allocations, affirming Florida’s commitment to student outcomes. The Accountability Plans track and evaluate the […]

The State University System of Florida Encourages Preparedness for the 2026 Hurricane Season, Showcases Impactful Research

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—With the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season underway, the State University System of Florida (System) is encouraging preparedness and highlighting the impactful research conducted by its public universities, delivering Florida-focused solutions that strengthen communities across the state. “Innovative research remains central to the System’s mission, especially as we prepare for what the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane […]

ICYMI: Florida Inventors Hall of Fame Honors 2026 Inductees: Celebrating Breakthrough Innovators Shaping the Future

~ Seven inductees are professors within the State University System of Florida ~ TAMPA, Fla. — The Florida Inventors Hall of Fame is proud to announce its 2026 Inductees: ten pioneering inventors whose groundbreaking contributions span fields including telecommunications, cancer immunotherapy, patient monitoring, orthopedic surgery, environmental engineering, artificial intelligence, photonics, plasma science, semiconductor devices, and […]

ICYMI: Governor Ron DeSantis Signs House Bill 757 to Expand School Safety Measures at Colleges and Universities 

MIAMI, Fla. — Today, at the 5th Annual Commissioner’s Summit focused on school safety and security, Governor Ron DeSantis signed House Bill 757 into law. This legislation further strengthens protections for students, faculty, and staff across Florida’s educational institutions and builds on Florida’s nation-leading school safety framework. The legislation expands key safety and security measures […]