National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week

Food insecurity – is defined as the lack of reliable access to sufficient quantities of affordable, nutritious food. Surprisingly, food insecurity is common at colleges and universities across the country including here in the sunshine state. According to an article...
2016 Virtual Career Fair: Top 10 Reasons to Attend

2016 Virtual Career Fair: Top 10 Reasons to Attend

  The Florida Consortium of Metropolitan Research Universities, a partnership between Florida International University, University of Central Florida and University of South Florida is set to host our second annual fall Virtual Career Fair (VCF). This must attend...
Trends Impacting Latino Students

Trends Impacting Latino Students

Each year,  National Hispanic Heritage Month is observed from September 15 to October 15.  The histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America are honored and...

The Benefits of Collaboration in Higher Education

Guest Contributor : Ginny Botts, Ed.D In its first full year, the Florida Consortium of Metropolitan Research Universities, a partnership between Florida International University, University of Central Florida and University of South Florida delivered key achievement...