Central Florida Business Leader John Crossman joined Senator Rick Scott, former Congressman John Mica and other advocates and leaders at the unveiling of the Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune statue in the U.S. Capitol’s Statuary Hall in Washington D.C. recently. Crossman, (left) is shown in this photo with the newly dedicated statue and its sculptor Nilda Comas. “July 13, 2022 was an … [Read more...] about Unveiling of the Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune statue in U.S. Capitol
Education
Orange Technical College Teacher receives 2023 State Farm Life Skills Award
At the 2023 Florida Teacher of the Year Awards Gala, Nancy Welch, Orange Technical College - Orlando Campus, teacher was awarded the State Farm Life Skills Award. This award recognizes an educator dedicated to improving the decision-making, critical thinking and fiscal responsibility of their students, making sure they are prepared and ready for the future. Nancy Welch is a … [Read more...] about Orange Technical College Teacher receives 2023 State Farm Life Skills Award
University of South Florida breaks fundraising record with over $151 million in gifts
More than 34,000 generous supporters help USF expand its impact TAMPA, Fla. (July 26, 2022) — Philanthropic gifts from the University of South Florida community exceeded $151 million in fiscal year 2021-22, the most generous level of support in the institution’s nearly 70-year history. This marks the fourth straight year that annual charitable giving benefitting the … [Read more...] about University of South Florida breaks fundraising record with over $151 million in gifts
Pace Center For Girls Announces New Executive Director of Pace Hernando
Hernando, FL – July 18, 2022 – Pace Center for Girls (Pace), a nationally-recognized model that provides education, counseling, training and advocacy for girls and young women, proudly announces the appointment of Xonjenese Jacobs as Executive Director of Pace Hernando. “Xonjenese has made a tremendous impact at Pace Center for Girls, supporting and advocating for thousands of … [Read more...] about Pace Center For Girls Announces New Executive Director of Pace Hernando
How is COVID-19 affecting student learning?
The coronavirus infection has brought radical changes to education, work, and people's lives in general. The first, second, and third waves, how many of them are still to be experienced - we do not know. Therefore, all systems have to adapt to new conditions. Moreover, the question is still open. As such, Stanford students will begin the winter quarter with two weeks of … [Read more...] about How is COVID-19 affecting student learning?