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Monday, June 8, 2026 · Palmetto
SCF Graduates 218 Health Profession Students
State College of Florida graduated 218 health profession students May 6-7, including 145 nursing graduates and 16 dental hygiene graduates.
SCF Awards 218 Health Profession Degrees at May Graduation
State College of Florida graduated 218 health profession students in May, with 145 from its nursing program ready to sit for licensure exams.
Monday, June 8, 2026
New Music Director Brings Three Decades of Performance to SCF
Geoffrey Neuman, who performed with international artists including Andrea Bocelli and Elton John, now directs instrumental studies and conducts orchestras at State College of Florida's Bradenton campus.
Monday, June 8, 2026
SCF Board Approves 2026-2027 Salary Schedule and $3-Year Capital Plan
State College of Florida trustees approved the 2026-2027 salary schedule and a three-year capital plan at their May 26 meeting, while authorizing new campus security negotiations.
Monday, June 8, 2026
UF Eyes $500M Engineering Boom to Tackle Florida Tech Shortage
The University of Florida is pushing for $500 million in state funding to expand engineering facilities, aiming to supercharge STEM education amid Florida's booming tech sector. The proposal targets workforce gaps in high-demand fields like data science and advanced manufacturing. With Gainesville at the epicenter, UF's multibillion-dollar building spree could reshape the state's innovation landscape.
Monday, June 8, 2026
Florida Senate OKs Bill Capping Teacher Tenure at 4 Years
In a bold move to elevate classroom performance, the Florida Senate has passed legislation limiting teacher tenure to just four years while mandating merit-based evaluations. The measure, aimed at statewide public school gains, reignites a decade-old debate on accountability versus job security. Backed by GOP leaders, it heads to the House amid teacher union pushback.
Monday, June 8, 2026