In its most competitive admissions season ever, the University of South Florida placed a record 1,300 prospective freshmen on a wait list for next fall. ...more

June 8, 2008

Given how deeply he cares about student access to higher education, it's surprising that Gov. Charlie Crist would advocate cutting the one grant that helps thousands of Florida students attend private in-state colleges. ...more

February 22, 2008

With a budget deficit looming, the board that oversees Florida's 11 public universities ordered its schools to start cutting enrollment and raise tuition by nearly $200 a year. ...more

January 25, 2008

First, he must find a way to replace Al Thornton, an NBA lottery pick and the best player to wear a Florida State uniform this decade. Second, one of his strongest allies on campus, FSU athletic director Dave Hart, is on his way out. And finally, FSU coach Leonard Hamilton has to answer questions about whether this season - his sixth in charge of the men's basketball program - could be his last if the Noles fail to make the NCAA Tournament for the 10th consecutive season. ...more

November 4, 2007

For years, the University of South Florida's efforts to recruit black students were failing. What resulted was a steady drop in the number of black freshmen at a school that touted its diversity. ...more

September 8, 2007