~ System launches “Florida 10 for 10: Celebrating a Decade of Leading Higher Education,” a statewide scholarship initiative for undergraduate students ~ TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, the State University System of Florida (System) celebrates a decade of excellence as Florida is once again ranked No. 1 in the nation for higher education by U.S. News & World […]
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 […]
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 […]
~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 […]
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 […]
~ 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 […]
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 […]
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—The State University System of Florida (System) honors hard-working graduates during the spring commencement season, which will be celebrated across the state beginning this weekend. Each academic year, the System awards more than 100,000 undergraduate and graduate degrees across all 12 institutions, with 80% of in-state students currently attending a System institution without taking […]
PENSACOLA, Fla. — Today, the Florida Board of Governors (BOG), during the newly-formed Academic Excellence and Economic Prosperity Committee, received System updates on research expenditures and economic development metrics in accordance with SUS 30, the System’s 2030 Strategic Plan. The State University System of Florida’s (System) research expenditures have grown by nearly $1 billion over […]
PENSACOLA, Fla. — The Florida Board of Governors will hold a meeting at the University of West Florida from Wednesday, March 25, to Thursday, March 26. Highlights of the meeting agenda include: Campus Safety and Student Success Committee Academic Excellence and Economic Prosperity Committee Audit and Compliance Committee Taskforce on Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity Strategic […]