Children First has received a $50,000 grant from Truist Foundation that will help build pathways to economic mobility for Children First families by providing access to resources through the re-design of the agency’s website. This is the largest gift Children First has ever received from the foundation. As the exclusive provider of Head Start and Early Head Start services for … [Read more...] about Children First Receives $50,000 from Truist Foundation to Help Provide Access to Economic Mobility Resources
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5 Florida Poly researchers among world’s top scientists
LAKELAND, Fla. – Five researchers from Florida Polytechnic University have been recognized as being among the top 2% of scientists globally on a prestigious annual list compiled by Stanford University. The findings are published in PLOS Biology. “This achievement represents years of hard work, determination, and dedication by these faculty,” said Dr. Terry Parker, … [Read more...] about 5 Florida Poly researchers among world’s top scientists
Technology manager and USF alumnus named to USF St. Petersburg Campus Board
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (Dec. 14, 2022) – Isaac McKinney III, a global program manager for PwC, has been appointed to a four-year term as a member of the USF St. Petersburg Campus Board. McKinney earned a master's in business administration from the University of South Florida, as well as an undergraduate degree from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU). … [Read more...] about Technology manager and USF alumnus named to USF St. Petersburg Campus Board
Ringling College distributes period products to local schools through partnership with Always®
From left to right: Code Red producer and 2020 Ringling Film graduate Kat Mullen ’20, and current students Celi Mitidieri ’24, Milena Montero ’24, and Darci Howell ’23, distribute products Dec. 7 at Ballard Elementary School in Bradenton, FL. Hi-res images available at THIS LINK. SARASOTA, Fla. - Today, for the second time this month, a group of Ringling College … [Read more...] about Ringling College distributes period products to local schools through partnership with Always®
Crossman Family Establishes Endowment Scholarship for Daytona Beach Historically Black University
DAYTONA BEACH – In observance of their matriarch’s 84th birthday, a well-known Orlando family has launched the Cecily Crossman Literary Endowed Scholarship at Bethune-Cookman University in Daytona Beach. Crossman – a consultant, platform speaker and writer – is a longtime supporter of the historically black university, according to her son, John Crossman, CEO of Crossman … [Read more...] about Crossman Family Establishes Endowment Scholarship for Daytona Beach Historically Black University