Education

By Louis Llovio
April 30, 2026

Tampa's ReliaQuest gifts FSU $1.5M for AI cybersecurity research

The firm's donation will fund an annual innovation challenge and hands-on training program for students.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Anastasia Dawson
April 22, 2026

UTampa begins construction of largest-ever academic facility

The Dickey Science Innovation Center is expected to open in spring 2029.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Anastasia Dawson
April 14, 2026

International private college expands office, staff and student body in Tampa

The campus is located on the 17th floor of the Park Tower building in downtown Tampa.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Beth Luberecki
March 25, 2026

SWFL fire service training academy surpasses milestone

Ricky Rescue Training Academy, founded as a free service 15 years ago, is now a growing company that helps firefighters worldwide get career-advancing education.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

By Louis Llovio
March 23, 2026

Tech giant gives St. Petersburg College $1.1M for workforce programs

St. Petersburg-based Jabil donated the money to the local college and will help design curriculum to teach needed job skills.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Anastasia Dawson
March 10, 2026

USF reports $531M in research activity for 2025, 15% climb over two years

The University of South Florida currently ranks 47th among U.S. public universities for research expenditures and second in Florida.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Elizabeth King
March 9, 2026

Ringling College sells Englewood Art Center

The Hermitage Artist Retreat acquired the 2-acre property in south Sarasota County.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Anastasia Dawson
March 9, 2026

Hillsborough County delivers $24M to USF mixed-use project

Hillsborough County commissioners voted unanimously to give the university money from its Community Investment Tax

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Mark Gordon
February 18, 2026

Potential New College takeover of USF Sarasota-Manatee campus looms

A local group is fighting back against the move, with a former University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee top official saying this would sacrifice one public school for another's dreams.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Louis Llovio
February 18, 2026

Hillsborough College president says Rays' stadium plan is a big win for all

Kenneth Atwater spoke with the Business Observer about a how proposed deal to build a stadium and mixed-use development on the school's Dale Mabry campus.