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The University of Florida is the state's oldest and largest university. In 1853, the state-funded East Florida Seminary took over the Kingsbury Academy in Ocala, Fla. In 1905, by legislative action, the college became a university and was moved to Gainesville, Fla. With more than 46,000 students, the University of Florida is now one of the five largest universities in the nation.
UF has a long history of established programs in international education, research and service. The school has a 2,000-acre campus and more than 900 buildings (including 170 with classrooms and laboratories). The northeast corner of campus is listed as a Historic District on the National Register of Histori...
UF has a long history of established programs in international education, research and service. The school has a 2,000-acre campus and more than 900 buildings (including 170 with classrooms and laboratories). The northeast corner of campus is listed as a Historic District on the National Register of Histori...
The University of Florida is the state's oldest and largest university. In 1853, the state-funded East Florida Seminary took over the Kingsbury Academy in Ocala, Fla. In 1905, by legislative action, the college became a university and was moved to Gainesville, Fla. With more than 46,000 students, the University of Florida is now one of the five largest universities in the nation.
UF has a long history of established programs in international education, research and service. The school has a 2,000-acre campus and more than 900 buildings (including 170 with classrooms and laboratories). The northeast corner of campus is listed as a Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places.
UF has a long history of established programs in international education, research and service. The school has a 2,000-acre campus and more than 900 buildings (including 170 with classrooms and laboratories). The northeast corner of campus is listed as a Historic District on the National Register of Historic Places.
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Florida House Speaker Ray Sansom gets $110,000-a-year college job
Sentinel Staff WriterNew Florida House Speaker Ray Sansom, R-Destin, has been hired for a $110,000-a-year job as a vice president for Northwest Florida State College -- the latest in a string of legislators to take high-paying higher education posts at schools they have...Tags: Retirement, Colleges and Universities, National Government, Government, Mike Haridopolos
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State legislators taking high-paying higher education posts
South Florida Sun-SentinelNew Florida House Speaker Ray Sansom, R-Destin, has been hired for a $110,000-a-year job as a vice president for Northwest Florida State College -- the latest in a string of legislators to take high-paying higher education posts at schools they have...Tags: Retirement, Colleges and Universities, Laws, National Government, Government
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Gov. Crist gives support to 15 percent college tuition increase plan
South Florida Sun-SentinelGov. Charlie Crist on Thursday issued his support for a plan that would give state universities the option of raising tuition up to 15 percent a year. Crist's plan would expand "differential tuition," which is a rate higher than the one set by the...Tags: Ken Pruitt, Frank Brogan, Colleges and Universities, Charlie Crist, Heads of State
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State lawmakers cutting local 'pork' requests
Tallahassee BureauFlorida's budget slump is prompting state legislators to pull the plug on pork. Faced with a spiraling budget deficit, House and Senate leaders announced Wednesday they were scrapping the time-honored tradition of allowing lawmakers to submit community-...Tags: Budgets and Budgeting, Winter Park, National Government, Laws, Government
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Survey: Floridians to reduce holiday shopping
The Associated Press'Twas the month before Christmas and all through the mall, not many Floridians were shopping, their wallets were small. Tough economic times are forcing Florida consumers to drastically cut back on plans for holiday spending, according to surveys...Tags: Consumers
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Avoiding trouble helps Miami Hurricanes rise
South Florida Sun-SentinelThese days, Jason Fox feels comfortable when he walks around the University of Miami campus. It has nothing to do with the smiles and congrats he receives because of the Hurricanes' five-game winning streak. It's not because he has recovered from an...Tags: Hurricanes, Colleges and Universities, Natural Disasters, Meteorological Disasters, University of Miami
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Dolphins building toward big game
South Florida Sun-SentinelDolphins coach Tony Sparano is trying to keep his players on an, "even keel,'' and not get too hyped too soon for Sunday's crucial division home game against the New England Patriots. The Dolphins and Patriots are 6-4 and tied for second place in the AFC...Tags: Miami Dolphins, National Football League, New England Patriots, Football, New York Jets
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Dolphins coach Sparano tries to shield team from hype as Patriots game nears
South Florida Sun-SentinelDolphins coach Tony Sparano is trying to keep his players on an even keel so they don't get too hyped too soon for Sunday's crucial home game against the New England Patriots. The Dolphins and Patriots are each 6-4 and tied for second place in the AFC...Tags: Miami Dolphins, San Francisco 49ers, National Football League, New England Patriots, Football
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FAU students could see tuition increase if 'differential tuition' proposal passes
South Florida Sun-SentinelStudents at Florida Atlantic University could face a big tuition increase next year if the school gets permission to charge the same rate as the state's high-research universities. FAU President Frank Brogan said at a meeting Wednesday that State Sen....Tags: Ken Pruitt, Colleges and Universities, Frank Brogan, National Government, Heads of State
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Survey: Floridians plan to reduce holiday spending
South Florida Sun-Sentinel'Twas the month before Christmas and all through the mall, not many Floridians were shopping, their wallets were small. Tough economic times are forcing Florida consumers to drastically cut back on plans for holiday spending, according to surveys...Tags: Personal Income, Consumers, Sales, Wal-Mart Stores Inc., Public Holidays
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Florida Supreme Court Justice Charles T. Wells, 70, to retire in March
Tallahassee BureauFlorida Supreme Court Justice Charles T. Wells, an Orlando native who led the court through the 2000 presidential recount, announced Monday he will step down in March when he reaches the mandatory retirement age of 70. Wells met with Gov. Charlie Crist...Tags: Justice System, Court Administration, Retirement, Charlie Crist, Government
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Florida education best buys
Florida education best buys Some Florida schools are rated among "best buys" in education Kiplinger's Personal Finance magazine lists five Florida public schools on its new list of "100 Best Values in Public Colleges" for 2008-2009 No. 2 University...Tags: Florida State University, Colleges and Universities, University of South Florida, University of Central Florida
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