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The Tampa Bay Times serves the Tampa Bay area of Florida and has the largest investigative reporting and enterprise reporting teams in the state.

 

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Florida rule would limit talk of ‘social issues’ at public universities

By Divya Kumar, Tampa Bay TimesOctober 24, 2023October 24, 2023

Critics say a proposed regulation is too broad and could inhibit free speech.

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At New College, a raise for president Corcoran could reach $300K a year

By Ian HodgsonOctober 20, 2023October 24, 2023

With a new contract, the former House speaker will continue to be one of the highest-paid presidents in the State University System.

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At Florida universities, an airing of differences on the Israel-Hamas war

By Divya Kumar, Tampa Bay Times and Ian HodgsonOctober 13, 2023October 18, 2023

Students are gathering this week in various settings to be heard, find solace or simply be together.

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New College chooses a familiar face as next president: Richard Corcoran

By Divya Kumar, Tampa Bay TimesOctober 3, 2023October 17, 2023

The former House speaker had served as interim president for nine months.

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Corcoran, 2 others make their case to be New College’s next president

By Divya Kumar, Tampa Bay TimesSeptember 22, 2023September 22, 2023

The former education commissioner avoids culture war themes, while other finalists tout their experience.

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On campus with UF President Ben Sasse as he seeks a ‘north star’ beyond rankings

By Divya Kumar, Tampa Bay TimesSeptember 21, 2023September 22, 2023

Ideas abound, but some faculty are worried, as the University of Florida’s new leader publicly ponders the future.

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Student loan payments are back. What 2.7M Florida borrowers need to know.

By Ian HodgsonSeptember 12, 2023September 20, 2023

The SAVE program and other initiatives offer new protections after the pandemic pause.

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New laws in Florida and elsewhere are pushing faculty to leave, survey says

By Ian Hodgson and Divya Kumar, Tampa Bay TimesSeptember 7, 2023September 7, 2023

Forty-six percent of Florida respondents said they planned to look for university jobs in other states.

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At New College orientation, students express hope and hesitation

By Divya Kumar, Tampa Bay TimesAugust 23, 2023August 23, 2023

Following a year of drastic change, incoming students prepare for their first semester.

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Florida’s new higher education law faces legal challenges

By Divya Kumar, Tampa Bay TimesAugust 15, 2023August 16, 2023

Faculty, students and others allege censorship, rights violations.

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