DeSantis announces Commission for Public Higher Education
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has announced a new higher education accreditor for the Sunshine State called the Commission for Public Higher Education. DeSantis says the new accreditor will ensure that colleges and universities meet and maintain academic quality and operational excellence on behalf of their students. The commission will include six public university systems that will focus on academic excellence, student outcomes, process efficiency and the pursuit of quality assurance for public post-secondary education.

FULL | Gov. DeSantis speaks in Boca Raton at FAU
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis hosted a press conference on Thursday morning in Boca Raton. At the event, Ron DeSantis announced a new higher education accreditor for the Sunshine State called the Commission for Public Higher Education. DeSantis says the new accreditor will ensure that colleges and universities meet and maintain academic quality and operational excellence on behalf of their students.

Scammers using AI to steal college financial aid: What we know

Victims of identity theft who discover loans fraudulently taken out in their names must go through months of calling colleges, the federal government and loan servicers to get the debt erased.

Florida universities focus on American students amidst Trump's immigration crackdown

Florida colleges and universities are facing significant changes in their international student recruitment policies due to new state legislation and broader uncertainties surrounding student visas.

Budget for new school year could mean cuts, increased class sizes

School districts across Central Florida say they’re facing uncertainty over how much state funding they will receive next school year, as lawmakers approved a sweeping education budget without clearly specifying how dollars will be divided between public schools, charter schools, and private voucher programs.

Rep. speaks on colleges focusing on American students
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Florida colleges and universities are making a big change when it comes to recruiting international students. Valencia College says it's because of the new immigration policies in the United States. U.S. Rep. Randy Fine joins Good Day Orlando to share his thoughts on the change.

Florida colleges focus on American students
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Florida colleges and universities are making a big change when it comes to recruiting international students. Valencia College says it's because of the new immigration policies in the United States. FOX 35's Morgan Parrish shares more details.

Disney World donates $500,000 to Florida school programs, surprises teachers with free park tickets

To celebrate the end of the school year, Walt Disney World recently donated $500,000 to help fund education programs in Florida, as well as surprised local teachers with visits from a special character and free theme park tickets.

Student loan delinquencies dropping credit scores: What to know

Student loan payment delinquencies are appearing on credit reports for the first time in more than 3 years, affecting credit scores for millions. Here’s what that means, and what to do about it.

UCF to rename football stadium: Here's what we know

The University of Central Florida (UCF) has announced it will be renaming its football stadium come July.

China’s rare earth minerals included in new trade deal, Trump says

Details are being released about the new trade and tariff deal reached between President Trump and China, which includes rare minerals and Chinese students attending American universities.

Former Sumter County superintendent accused of years of misconduct, falsifying student data

The former superintendent and assistant superintendent of Sumter County Schools are facing serious allegations of misconduct following the release of a report by the Office of the Inspector General (OIG).

Judge temporarily blocks Trump’s latest ban on Harvard’s international students

A federal judge late Thursday temporarily blocked a proclamation by President Donald Trump that banned foreign students from entering the U.S. to attend Harvard University.

Gov. DeSantis speaks on revising tenure at universities
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis spoke on Wednesday afternoon at the Florida Education Commissioner's Summit in Miami, Florida. At the event, DeSantis said that higher education has lost its way and spoke out about revising tenures at universities.

Santa Ono blocked from UF presidency amid DEI backlash

Santa Ono, former University of Michigan president and a prominent academic leader, was blocked from becoming the next president of the University of Florida after a 10-6 vote by the state university system’s Board of Governors.