Gov. Charlie Crist was just a few months into his new administration when the subject of Florida's universities elicited two strong responses from him: Crist thought it was ludicrous that Florida students were having a hard time getting into public universities, and he was soundly against raising tuition. ...more

November 24, 2008

Florida families likely will have to open up their wallets wider when they pay their college tuition bills next fall, even if they have a state-paid scholarship that long has covered the costs. ...more

November 21, 2008

Gov. Charlie Crist backed off on his long-held desire to keep college tuition lower for Florida families today by endorsing a plan allowing the state's 11 public universities to raise costs by up to 15 percent each year. ...more

November 20, 2008

As college tuition costs continue to rise and states such as Florida cut funding for public universities, the pay of college presidents across the United States is rising. ...more

November 17, 2008

Hoping for a spot in the University of Central Florida's inaugural medical school class? ...more

November 13, 2008

University of Central Florida officials announced today that they have received 4,000 applications for 40 available seats. That means applicants have a 1 in 100 chance of getting in by the time classes start in August. ...more

November 12, 2008

Florida colleges and universities searching for ways to accommodate an anticipated rush of veterans seeking a higher education next fall now have a financial incentive. ...more

November 11, 2008

University of South Florida trustees will soon consider making students pay a fee to help bankroll technology upgrades. ...more

November 7, 2008

University of South Florida trustees will soon consider a fee students must pay out of their own pockets to help bankroll technology upgrades. ...more

November 6, 2008

Although education leaders in Florida debate the quality and cost of their state universities, one publication has consistently determined that several of the schools are among the nation's best values. ...more

November 4, 2008