With less than five months to finalize a deal, faculty and economists weigh the trade-offs.
Lucy Marques
Tampa Bay Times
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DeSantis, MLB commissioner say Rays ‘belong in Tampa Bay’
The governor and MLB commissioner Rob Manfred spoke at a news conference at Hillsborough College on Tuesday.
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USF Sarasota-Manatee faces uncertainty as legislative vote looms
Gov. Ron DeSantis wants New College to take over the nearby campus. Many don’t think it should happen.
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DeSantis, Manfred to talk Rays next week at Hillsborough College
The governor is expected to provide further insight on how the state might support the Rays’ plans. The MLB commissioner likely will tout the benefits of a new ballpark.
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State funding request for Hillsborough College comes amid Rays talks
State Sen. Danny Burgess asked the state for $50 million for “improvements” to the college.
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Florida is reshaping higher education. Other states are watching
When Florida shows how a state can change its college landscape, others follow, experts say.
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USF nonresident students to see another fee hike this fall
The board’s decision increases fees by a total of 15% on top of a 10% increase last year.
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DeSantis names former UF coach Urban Meyer to New College board
Meyer is the highest-profile name in a round of trustee appointments.
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DeSantis wants New College to take over the USF Sarasota-Manatee campus. Could that happen?
The Governor’s plan for the USF Sarasota-Manatee campus to transfer to New College still needs to move through the state Legislature.
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Florida confirms Moez Limayem as USF president
He’ll make a base salary of $1.25 million.