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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’ […]

Nine Universities Receive the Collegiate Purple Star Campus Designation

~ Three universities recognized with a 2024-25 Military Friendly distinction ~ Tallahassee, FL (November 8, 2024) – Through the Collegiate Purple Star Campus designation, the Military Friendly distinction, and Military Times’ Best for Vets College rankings, universities are recognized for supporting the more than 15,000 service members, veterans, and their families that are enrolled throughout […]

All Universities with Nursing Programs Receive LINE Funding

~ An additional almost $1 million of LINE Funding supports four university proposals ~ Tallahassee, FL (October 30, 2024) – The Florida Board of Governors approved an additional $991,565 of Linking Industry to Nursing Education (LINE) funding for four proposals that will increase the number of nursing graduates who are prepared to enter the workforce. This […]

Universities Unite to Recover After Hurricane Milton

Tallahassee, FL (October 10, 2024) – The State University System of Florida unites to recover from Hurricane Milton. A few of our institutions were impacted by the storm and our teams are currently assessing damage and collaborating with local and state emergency personnel to ensure that when students and staff return, they can do so […]

All 12 State Universities are Open Less Than One Week After Hurricane Helene Made Landfall

Tallahassee, FL (September 30, 2024) – Less than one week after Hurricane Helene made landfall, Chancellor Ray Rodrigues announced that all twelve institutions within the State University System of Florida have safely reopened. The System has been in communication with universities in areas impacted by Hurricane Helene to provide resources to assist in their reopening and […]