For universities and colleges across Florida, the bad times started two years ago. And like nearly everyone these days, higher education officials see their finances going from bad to worse. ...more

January 17, 2009

For universities and colleges across Florida, the bad times started two years ago. And like nearly everyone these days, higher education officials see their finances going from bad to worse. This week, Florida lawmakers are expected to take 4 percent from the state's college and university budgets for 2008-09. Add that to $259 million in reductions that began in 2007 and fears that the declining economy could force even more cuts when the Legislature goes into its regular session this spring. ...more

January 14, 2009

High school seniors who are U.S. citizens and will be attending an accredited U.S. college or university full time next fall are encouraged to apply for the Most Valuable Student Scholarship offered by the Elks National Foundation. ...more

January 7, 2009

When U.S. college football star Tim Tebow plays in next week's national championship game, his most far-flung fans will be not only cheering him on, but trying to understand which sport he's playing. ...more

January 3, 2009

It's time to toss some of the stuff that's clogging your medicine cabinet. ...more

December 30, 2008

Mike Teel passed for 319 yards and Rutgers capped its comeback season with another rally, defeating North Carolina State 29-23 in the Papajohns.com Bowl on Monday. ...more

December 30, 2008

It's not an all-inclusive list by any means, but here are 20 area athletes who made a mark in 2008: ...more

December 27, 2008

The right player in men's college basketball can be the difference between a national contender and a team that struggles to compete. Winning teams fill arenas and university coffers. Losing teams can get coaches fired. ...more

December 14, 2008

Staff writer Joey Johnston offers analysis and a prediction on the 34 bowl games. ...more

December 7, 2008

Sebring High School senior Will Broen considered attending an out-of-state college, but decided to stay in Florida to save money. ...more

December 7, 2008