Schools & Kids
Wednesday, June 17, 2026 · Seminole County
UF Board of Trustees Names Stuart Bell as 14th President
The University of Florida Board of Trustees unanimously selected Dr. Stuart R. Bell as the university's 14th president. The Florida Board of Governors will vote on ratification June 25.
UCF Researcher Uses Cow Peptide to Crack Bacterial Defenses
A UCF researcher discovered how a cow-derived peptide breaks down bacterial biofilm defenses, potentially restoring the effectiveness of standard antibiotics against infections that resist treatment.
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
ECPI Student Veterans Push Their Case on Capitol Hill
Five student veterans from ECPI University advocated for education policy changes during Capitol Hill Day, meeting with members of Congress including Congresswoman Jen Kiggans.
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
ECPI Instructor's Article Examines AI's Role in Cybersecurity
Joe Guerra, a cybersecurity instructor at ECPI University, explores artificial intelligence's expanded role in cyber defense in a new article published in Cyber Defense Magazine.
Wednesday, June 17, 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.
Wednesday, June 17, 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.
Wednesday, June 17, 2026