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- 1Missing USF doctoral student found dead, roommate charged with murder▼1 missing USF doctoral student found dead, roommate charged with murder: Sheriff
A University of South Florida doctoral student who had been reported missing has been found dead, and the sheriff's office says the student's roommate has been charged with murder. Authorities have not released many further details as the investigation continues. The case is drawing attention locally and nationally because of the victim's academic ties and the arrest of someone living in the same home.
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Florida Atlantic University's Dean Nelson has released the September 2026 edition of Pulse Check, a regular update format associated with the institution. No further details about the contents or any reactions are available at this time.
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Billionaire hedge fund manager Ken Griffin has donated $3 billion to Carnegie Mellon University, funding a new campus in Miami. It ranks among the largest gifts ever made to a university and signals Griffin's growing philanthropic footprint in Florida. Coverage highlights the scale of the donation and what the new Miami campus could mean for higher education in the region.
- 4Florida Trend Spotlights University of Florida's Wildlife Corridor Work▼Florida Trend Highlights UF’s Role in Protecting the Florida Wildlife Corridor
Florida Trend magazine has highlighted the University of Florida's role in protecting the Florida Wildlife Corridor, a statewide network of connected habitats that allows wildlife such as panthers and black bears to move safely across the peninsula. The feature credits work tied to UF's College of Design, Construction and Planning in supporting conservation planning and land protection efforts across the state.
- 5John Green highlights art and community at University of Florida book tour stop▼John Green preaches importance of art, community at UF book tour stop
Author John Green spoke at the University of Florida as part of his book tour, telling attendees about the importance of art and community. The campus newspaper covered the stop, noting his message about creative work bringing people together. The event drew student and local readers as Green continues touring to promote his latest book.
- 6UCF Knights unveil Space U uniforms honoring NASA programs▼UCF Knights salute Mercury, Gemini, and Apollo programs with slick new Space U uniforms
The UCF Knights football team has revealed new uniforms paying tribute to NASA's Mercury, Gemini, and Apollo programs. The designs lean into the University of Central Florida's 'Space U' identity, reflecting the school's proximity to Florida's Space Coast and its longstanding ties to the space industry. Reaction so far has centered on the sleek look and the nod to spaceflight history.
- 7UCF unveils 2026 Space Game uniforms ahead of Baylor matchup▼See UCF football's 2026 Space Game uniforms for upcoming matchup with Baylor
The University of Central Florida has revealed its 2026 Space Game football uniforms ahead of the team's upcoming matchup against Baylor. The annual Space Game celebrates the university's ties to Florida's space coast, and the uniform designs are typically a highlight for fans. Coverage from Florida outlets highlighted the new look as attention builds toward the game.
- 8University of Florida: striped patterns can fool self-driving vehicles●University of Florida: Simple visual patterns can trick AI-powered vehicles and robots, UF research finds. “A simple pat
Researchers at the University of Florida report that simple visual patterns, such as black-and-white stripes, can trick AI-powered autonomous vehicles and robots into misjudging distances to obstacles, potentially triggering unexpected and dangerous behavior. The findings highlight vulnerabilities in machine vision systems used in self-driving cars and robotics, raising questions about their safety and reliability in real-world environments.
- 9Byron Donalds faces hostile crowd at FAMU town hall▼Rattlers strike Byron Donalds at contentious FAMU town hall
Florida congressman and gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds was confronted at a contentious town hall at Florida A&M University, where students and attendees, known as Rattlers, pushed back against him during the event. The tense exchange between the Republican lawmaker and the audience quickly drew attention across the state.
- 10FAU's MBA in Sport Management Ranks No. 7 Globally●FAU’s MBA in Sport Management Ranks No. 7 Globally
Florida Atlantic University's MBA in Sport Management has been ranked No. 7 globally, according to the university's announcement. The placement places FAU's program among the top sport management business degrees worldwide and is being highlighted as a milestone for the school's business college and its sports industry pipeline.
- 11FSU's political student groups: Where they stand●FSU's political registered student organizations: Where they stand
Florida State University's student newspaper has published an overview of the university's politically affiliated registered student organizations, laying out where each group stands on the political spectrum and what it offers students. The roundup covers groups across the ideological range, giving students a guide to political organizing on campus as political engagement remains high.
- 12Dr. Arthur Keiser Honored for Five Decades in Higher Education▼Dr. Arthur Keiser honored for five decades of leadership in Higher Education
Dr. Arthur Keiser, co-founder and chancellor of Keiser University, has been honored in recognition of five decades of leadership in higher education. The recognition highlights his long career building the Florida-based university system and his influence on career-focused education. Details of the award or ceremony were not provided.
- 13Ken Griffin donates record $3 billion to Carnegie Mellon for Miami campus●Hedge fund CEO Ken Griffin gives record $3B to Carnegie Mellon to build Miami campus
Ken Griffin, CEO of hedge fund Citadel, is donating a record $3 billion to Carnegie Mellon University to fund the construction of a new campus in Miami. The gift, reportedly the largest of its kind, would expand the university's presence in Florida, where Griffin has already relocated his firm. It marks one of the biggest donations ever made to a US university.
- 14North Florida Men's Golf Finishes Final Round At Bryan Bros Collegiate▼Men's Golf Concludes Final Round At Bryan Bros Collegiate
The University of North Florida men's golf team completed its final round at the Bryan Bros Collegiate tournament. The university's athletics programme reported the conclusion of the event, wrapping up the team's play in the collegiate competition. No further details on the team's final placing or individual results were provided in the announcement.
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Harding University's men's golf team, the Bisons, opened play at PGA National and finished the opening day in ninth place. The result comes from the university's athletics coverage of the tournament in Florida, where the Bisons are competing against a strong field. No further round details or individual scores were provided.
- 16Arthur Keiser named to South Florida Business Journal's 2026 Power Leaders in Education▼Arthur Keiser named to South Florida Business Journal’s 2026 Power Leaders in Education
Arthur Keiser, co-founder and chancellor of Keiser University, has been named to the South Florida Business Journal's 2026 Power Leaders in Education list, which recognizes influential figures shaping education in the region. The announcement, shared by Keiser University, highlights the university's prominence in South Florida's higher education landscape.
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Researchers at the University of Central Florida report having identified signs of altermagnetism in a layered material. Altermagnetism is an emerging class of magnetic behavior distinct from conventional ferromagnetism and antiferromagnetism, and evidence of it in layered systems would interest researchers working on spintronics and next-generation electronic materials. Details of the team's findings and their broader significance have not yet been widely reported.
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Florida Atlantic University's community health center, operated with the North Collier Hospital Alliance, has received a federally funded designation. The status typically brings federal support to expand primary and preventive care for underserved communities. Details on the scope of funding and services covered have not yet been outlined publicly.
- 19ESPN honor spotlights FGCU student's adaptive sports mission▼ESPN honor spotlights FGCU student’s mission to expand adaptive sports
A Florida Gulf Coast University student is being recognized by ESPN for their work to expand adaptive sports opportunities. The honor brings wider attention to the student's mission of making athletics more accessible to athletes with disabilities, and highlights FGCU's growing involvement in the adaptive sports community.
- 20FSU researcher targets awareness gap on alcohol and breast cancer risk●FSU researcher aims to close awareness gap on alcohol and breast cancer risk
A Florida State University researcher is working to raise public awareness that drinking alcohol increases the risk of breast cancer. The initiative focuses on closing a knowledge gap, as many women remain unaware of the established link between alcohol consumption and cancer risk, limiting their ability to make informed health decisions.