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Average cost of college education in Florida rises for students in 2022-23 school year

College tuition fees rose 2.4% in Florida in the 2022-23 school year, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

By Sunshine Sentinel | Oct 15, 2024

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Florida ranks no. 1 in 2024 Parent Power index, empowering families in education choices

In the Center for Education Reform's 2024 Parent Power Index, Florida secured the first position, with an Overall Parent Power Index Score of 93.3%.

By Sunshine Sentinel | May 28, 2024

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National poll shows strong support for prohibiting boys from playing girls’ sports; Florida one of 21 states to do so

By Sunshine Sentinel Report | May 10, 2023

As President Biden proposes a new rule that would amend Title IX to forbid U.S. schools and colleges from banning boys from participating in girls’ sports, a new national poll finds the majority of Americans support such a prohibition.

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Analysis: Florida among the 11 states with education savings accounts

By Sunshine Sentinel Report | Apr 25, 2023

As Florida becomes the latest state to create an education savings account (ESA) program, an analysis by the Sunshine Sentinel shows that Florida is one of 11 states that has such a program.

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Analysis: See how Florida's U.S. representatives voted on the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2023

By Sunshine Sentinel Report | Apr 22, 2023

Florida's representatives split along party lines for a U.S. House vote to pass a bill prohibiting school athletic programs from allowing boys to participate in girls’ sports.

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Funding From the National Institute of Health

By Sunshine Sentinel reports | Mar 27, 2023

Funding From the National Institute of Health

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Alumni Awards’ top honoree exemplifies community leadership

By Press release submission | Mar 17, 2023

Giving back is woven into Stefanie Ink Edwards’ DNA.

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Designation of land, advisory committee advance efforts to build academic health center in Tallahassee

By Press release submission | Mar 16, 2023

Florida State University and Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare (TMH) announced Wednesday a designation of land on which the university will build an academic health center.

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Students return to India to help women gain financial independence

By Press release submission | Mar 15, 2023

A group of 15 FIU students traveled to India during spring break, expanding the innovative social enterprise initiative Bandhwari Women’s Project, created to help a community of poor and marginalized women near New Delhi gain financial independence through creating hand-crafted fashion accessories.

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Empowering, developing, and celebrating #LationsInAction

By Press release submission | Mar 14, 2023

Empowering, developing, and celebrating #LationsInAction!

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FGCU Experts: Watch Win Everham Lead a Cypress Dome Tour

By Press release submission | Mar 13, 2023

Join Win Everham, professor of ecology and environmental studies in The Water School at Florida Gulf Coast University, as he and videographers Tim Clark and Dale Ward walk and wade through one of several cypress domes on campus.

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Innovating for the sea: U.S. Navy grant helps FSU chemist protect ships from marine fouling

By Sunshine Sentinel reports | Mar 11, 2023

On ships and in ports around the world, plants, algae and marine animals such as barnacles find homes on whatever surfaces they can reach, a problem that costs the shipping industry billions of dollars each year.

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My Shadow Not My Friend: Broward College Professor Alycia Oppenheim Shares Her Experience with an Eating Disorder in Recent Book

By Sunshine Sentinel reports | Mar 11, 2023

National Eating Disorder Awareness (NEDA) Week 2023 will be observed nationally from February 27 to March 5. Now in its 39th year, NEDA Week provides an opportunity to shed light on eating disorder education and the experience of approximately 28.8 million Americans who live with eating disorders.

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Florida Department of Education’s Division of Blind Services (Dbs) Announces First in the Nation Job Apprenticeship Program

By Sunshine Sentinel reports | Mar 11, 2023

Florida Department of Education’s Division of Blind Services (DBS) announced a first in the nation, state agency led registered apprenticeship program to create employment opportunities for blind and visually impaired individuals, training them to enhance website accessibility for internet users for all disabilities.

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Transformational Gift Leads to NSU Renaming its College of Pharmacy

By Sunshine Sentinel reports | Mar 11, 2023

Nova Southeastern University (NSU) is proud to announce that Board of Trustees Vice Chair, and Chair of the NSU Health Professions Division Board of Governors Dr. Barry Silverman and his wife, Judy, have made a transformational gift to the university as part of the Campaign to Preeminence.

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NUC University - Florida Technical College - Pembroke Pines listed among least affordable Florida institutions for in-state students in 2021

By Sunshine Sentinel | Mar 10, 2023

College costs for in-state students at NUC University - Florida Technical College - Pembroke Pines, in Pembroke Pines, were $14,473 in 2021, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

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In-state students at NUC University - Florida Technical College - Cutler Bay paid some of the highest tuition and fees in 2021

By Sunshine Sentinel | Mar 9, 2023

College costs for in-state students at NUC University - Florida Technical College - Cutler Bay, in Cutler Bay, were $14,473 in 2021, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

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Tuition and fees at Florida Technical College for in-state students among the highest in Florida in 2021

By Sunshine Sentinel | Mar 8, 2023

College costs for in-state students at Florida Technical College, in Orlando, were $14,473 in 2021, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

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Award-winning actress and deaf activist

By Sunshine Sentinel reports | Mar 8, 2023

Award-winning actress and deaf activist @themarleematlin spoke to #umiami students.

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2021: NUC University - Florida Technical College - Kissimmee charges some of the highest tuition rates and fees for in-Florida students

By Sunshine Sentinel | Mar 7, 2023

College costs for in-state students at NUC University - Florida Technical College - Kissimmee, in Kissimmee, were $14,473 in 2021, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.