by Florida Consortium | Jun 11, 2020 | Blog
At the Florida Consortium we are constantly working to understand the higher education landscape and its impact on students and the economy. Typically, our collaborative efforts are intended to anticipate what’s ahead. However, 2020 has challenged higher...
by Florida Consortium | Jun 11, 2020 | Blog
"May you live in interesting times”Is an English expression based on the translation of a Chinese curse. The expression is used ironically and usually signals times of trouble, or danger, or both. From a timeline perspective 2020 has been eventful. Starting in January...
by Florida Consortium | May 21, 2020 | Blog
Virtual and Remote Labs The COVID-19 pandemic forced universities in Florida to transition to online instruction. Many lectures at Florida International University (FIU), University of Central Florida (UCF) and University of South Florida (USF) transitioned with...
by Florida Consortium | May 13, 2020 | Press Release
ORLANDO, FL – May 11, 2020 – Helios Education Foundation partnered with the Florida Consortium of Metropolitan Research Universities to launch the Helios-Florida Consortium COVID-19 Summer Completion Grant Initiative. The initiative is funded by a $650,000 investment...
by Florida Consortium | Apr 28, 2020 | Blog
Federal Coronavirus Relief Bill (CARES Act) The CARES Act, a $2 trillion emergency economic relief package that seeks to stem the economic fallout from the coronavirus pandemic was signed into law on March 27, 2020. The Department of Education (ED) issued the first...
