Education

By Louis Llovio
September 16, 2025

Ave Maria University completes $5.3M energy infrastructure projects

The Collier County university automated HVAC equipment and upgraded exterior lighting.

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

By Anastasia Dawson
September 9, 2025

USF one step closer to redeveloping The Claw golf course

The university's Board of Trustees voted to approve preliminary plans to make the site a mixed-use housing community. Now, it's up to the Florida Board of Governors to give final approval.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Anastasia Dawson
September 4, 2025

USF signs $85M contract with US Army for defense innovations

The five-year, $85 million contract will support research and innovations in a wide range of fields that support national security, including cybersecurity, biotechnology and energy sciences.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Elizabeth King
August 27, 2025

Early Learning Coalition of Sarasota County names new CEO

Alison Fraga will join the ELC of Sarasota County in late September.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Anastasia Dawson
August 26, 2025

Former USF President gifts $200,000 to Tampa Bay EDC

The money comes from former USF President Judy Genshaft's family Genspiration Foundation and will be used to launch a new internship program.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Elizabeth King
August 21, 2025

School buys $2.1M site in North Port for new campus

Imagine School at North Port purchased a site for its new campus in Sarasota County.

Manatee-Sarasota

By Louis Llovio
August 19, 2025

State of Florida sues textbook publishers

The state alleges McGraw Hill and Savvas Learning Co. "systematically" overcharged state schools for materials in violation of the law.

Florida

By Anastasia Dawson
August 19, 2025

Dean of UTampa's Sykes College of Business resigns

Frank Ghannadian, dean of the University of Tampa’s Sykes College of Business, has resigned his position after an 18-year tenure, the university announced Monday.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Louis Llovio
August 18, 2025

FGCU, Babcock Ranch, pick up $21M in state funding for institute

The university will build a new facility in the master-planned community will promote ‘career-readiness and a commitment to environmental stewardship.’

Charlotte–Lee–Collier

By Anastasia Dawson
August 14, 2025

Tampa school hires director for new entrepreneurship institute

The new director of Carrollwood Day School's Entrepreneurship Institute will be tasked with fostering relationships with local businesses.

Tampa Bay-Lakeland

By Anastasia Dawson
August 12, 2025

USF secures $3.4M national grant to train future research administrators

The University of South Florida has been awarded a five-year, $3.4 million grant from the National Science Foundation to launch a program training the next generation of research administrators.