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Florida is Ranked #1 in Higher Education for 9 Years in a Row

TALLAHASSEE, FL (May 6, 2025) – Florida is once again the top state in the nation for higher education, according to U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 State Rankings. Florida has held the top spot since the inception of the rankings in 2017, making 9 years in a row at #1. Florida continues to lead […]

State University System Reverses Florida’s Nursing Shortage

TALLAHASSEE, FL (May 6, 2025) – On National Nurses Day, the State University System of Florida (SUS) celebrates the reversal of Florida’s nursing shortage due to the continued investment in Prepping Institutions, Programs, Employers, and Learners through Incentives for Nursing Education (PIPELINE) and Linking Industry to Nursing Education (LINE). Since 2022, the SUS has received […]

State University System Celebrates Upcoming Graduates During Commencement Season

TALLAHASSEE, FL (April 28, 2025) – The State University System of Florida (SUS) celebrates and honors graduates during the upcoming spring 2025 commencement season. Thousands of students will cross the stage this spring, marking a significant milestone in their academic journeys and celebrating years of perseverance, dedication, and achievement. SUS graduates are not only working […]

Items to Watch for the March 26th Board of Governors’ Meeting

The Florida Board of Governors will hold a meeting at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University on March 26th. Highlights of the meeting agenda include: Academic & Student Affairs Committee Academic & Research Excellence Committee Strategic Planning Committee Audit & Compliance Committee Facilities Committee Budget & Finance Committee Full Board The Board of Governors’ meeting will […]

The State University System Surpasses National Average on Nursing Licensure Exam

~ Florida Gulf Coast University receives a 100% passage rate and four additional institutions are above 96% ~ TALLAHASSEE, FL (February 11, 2025) – Today, the State University System of Florida (SUS) announced the success of its nursing programs on the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN). The SUS had an average passage […]

The State University System of Florida Applauds Governor DeSantis for Prioritizing Student Success and Faculty Excellence in the Focus on Fiscal Responsibility Budget

TALLAHASSEE, FL (February 4, 2025) – Today, the State University System of Florida commends Governor Ron DeSantis for his commitment to enhancing excellence at our public universities. The Governor’s proposed budget provides $645 million for performance-based funding to continue improving outcomes for students. The Focus on Fiscal Responsibility Budget also includes a total of $59.4 […]

The State University System of Florida Delivers an Extraordinary Impact

TALLAHASSEE, FL (January 30, 2025) – Today, the Florida Board of Governors approved SUS 30, the new strategic plan for the State University System of Florida, which will deliver an extraordinary impact for students and our state. SUS 30 defines the mission, vision, values, and priority areas that will guide the System through 2030. See […]

Items to Watch for the January 30th Board of Governors’ Meeting

The Florida Board of Governors will hold a meeting at the University of North Florida on January 30th. Highlights of the meeting agenda include: Academic & Student Affairs Committee Academic & Research Excellence Committee Nomination & Governance Committee Budget & Finance Committee Audit & Compliance Committee Strategic Planning Committee Full Board The Board of Governors’ […]