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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Florida Newsletter for Wednesday April 30, 2025 ( 7 items )  

Flagler College Announces Generous Planned Gift and Project Support From Alumnus Mitchell Walk '79
ST. AUGUSTINE, Florida, April 30 -- Flagler College issued the following news: * * * Flagler College Announces Generous Planned Gift and Project Support from Alumnus Mitchell Walk '79 Flagler College is thrilled to announce a planned gift of $75,000 from Board of Trustee member and alumnus Mitch Walk '79, which will establish an Athletics Operational Endowment to support Flagler's athletic programs. In addition, Walk has contributed $30,000 towards the renovation of the Tennis Center, includ  more

Florida Governor's Intervention in University Dean Search Raises Concerns Over Ideological Overreach
NEW YORK, April 29 [Category: Media] -- PEN America, an organization that says it stands at the intersection of literature and human rights to protect free expression, posted the following news release: * * * Florida Governor's Intervention in University Dean Search Raises Concerns Over Ideological Overreach (NEW YORK) -- PEN America today expressed concern about the decision by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis to intervene and halt a job search at the University of Florida for a new dean of its  more

Florida State University Money Management Expert Offers Advice as Part of Financial Literacy Month
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 29 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * Florida State University money management expert offers advice as part of financial literacy month By Stephen Stone April is financial literacy month, but informed economic decisions are needed every day. Whether it's budgeting, saving or spending, consumers are faced with choices on how to best manage their money. According to the TIAA Institute-GFLEC Personal Finance Index, financial literacy rate  more

Florida State University: College of Law Professor Dedicated to Improving Student Well-being
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 29 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * College of Law professor dedicated to improving student well-being By Suzi Baugh Finals week can be a time of heightened stress for many students. For law students, the pressure can feel even more overwhelming. Studies show that 75% of law students experience significant stress and anxiety, a troubling trend that has increased nationwide in recent years. Florida State University College of Law Profe  more

Miller School Neurologists Make Big Impact at American Academy of Neurology Conference
MIAMI, Florida, April 29 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Miller School Neurologists Make Big Impact at American Academy of Neurology Conference By Josh Baxt Dozens of University of Miami Miller School of Medicine neurologists and trainees attended the recent American Academy of Neurology (AAN) conference to showcase cutting-edge science and network with colleagues and esteemed alumni. "UM faculty presented their science during 11 session  more

Trustees Approve Updated USF Stadium Plan, Paving the Way for Full Construction to Move Forward
TAMPA, Florida, April 30 -- The University of South Florida issued the following news: * * * Trustees approve updated USF stadium plan, paving the way for full construction to move forward By Adam Freeman Construction on the University of South Florida's transformational new on-campus stadium will soon ramp up significantly following the latest approval from the university's Board of Trustees. The plan presented today by USF leadership includes a project cost of $348.5 million, which has be  more

USF-Headquartered Global Virus Network Issues Urgent Call on Rising Threat of H5N1 Bird Flu
TAMPA, Florida, April 30 -- The University of South Florida issued the following news: * * * USF-headquartered Global Virus Network issues urgent call on rising threat of H5N1 bird flu Today, the Global Virus Network (GVN), representing eminent human and animal virologists from 80+ Centers of Excellence and Affiliates in 40+ countries and headquartered at the University of South Florida, published a comprehensive analysis and call-to-action in The Lancet Regional Health -- Americas on the Nor  more