Helmsley Charitable Trust Awards $1.5 Million Grant to Fund STEM College to Career Program for Students in Florida

by Florida Consortium | Jun 29, 2017 | Media Clips

ORLANDO, FLORIDA (PRWEB) MARCH 13, 2017 The Florida Consortium of Metropolitan Research Universities, a partnership between Florida International University, University of Central Florida, and University of South Florida was awarded a $1.5 million grant from The Leona...

Three Metro Universities Form Consortium Building Economic Development Engine

by Florida Consortium | Jun 29, 2016 | Media Clips

Three Metro Universities Form Consortium Building Economic Development...

FIU, UCF & USF Partnership Scores an “A” for Accelerating Success in Higher Education!

by Florida Consortium | Jun 29, 2016 | Media Clips

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 on their collaborative efforts. For...

STEM faculty gather in Orlando for student success

by Florida Consortium | Apr 26, 2016 | Media Clips

In April 2013, President Obama sounded the alarm on STEM education.  The President has urged the national to “create an all-hands-on-deck approach” when it comes to the fields of science, technology, and math.  Nationally, he has created the Education to Innovate...

Michael Preston: College grads can enhance prospects by learning additional skills

by Florida Consortium | Mar 20, 2016 | Media Clips

Welcome to March Madness! Sixty-eight college basketball teams are vying for a national championship.These teams will struggle to score against fierce defenses, try to maneuver for the perfect shot, and hopefully draw a foul and a chance for an “and one” scoring...

Project CEO Earns a Silver NASPA Excellence Award

by Florida Consortium | Mar 17, 2016 | Media Clips

NASPA – the leading association for the advancement, health, and sustainability of the student affairs profession – has named Project CEO (Co-Curricular Experience Outcomes) a Silver Award Winner in its 2016 NASPA Excellence Awards program. By highlighting potential...