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July 10, 2008

• Stressing savings, access, legislative leaders tell ICUF
• Governor endorses future FRAG increase
• UM president receives highest national civilian award
• Crist signs high priority ICUF property tax bill
• Webber International names 12th president
• New ICUF officers assume two-year terms
• Higher Educational Facilities Financing Authority fulfilling its mission
• ICUF nominated for environmental award
• NSU leads nation in Hispanic graduate degrees
• Edward Waters president polishes college's image
• Embry-Riddle students win FAA design competition
• St. Thomas law students win moot court competition
• PBA, FSC receive HP technology grants
• UM, Yale issue state global warming attitudes study
• ICUF librarians focus on savings, collaborations
• Florida Tech students win awards
• Hodges announces new American studies program
• Warren and Antworth receive FACU awards
• Saint Leo celebrates 35th anniversary of military service
• Barry and UM host disaster response training
• Rollins student earns prestigious fellowship
• PBA offers online child care degree

June 16, 2008

• Property Tax Issue Resolved
• Leadership Saint Leo Takes on Challenges for Expansion
• SACS President Delivers Keynote Address at Florida Memorial
• ICUF Presents ALL-STAR AWARDS to 25 Key Legislators
• Stetson Receives Grant for First-Generation Scholarships
• Governor, NASA Leader Tout Space Benefits at UM Forum
• Rollins Team, Golfer Wins National Championships
• UM President Urges Congress to Proceed Slowly on Health Reform
• Saint Leo to Offer MBA in Hong Kong
• Florida Southern Breals Ground for Technology Center
• Ringling Museum Art Trustees Donate $4.8 Million
• Lynn Students Going to the Dogs...for Stress Relief
• Rollins Fulfilling Mission of Responsible Leadership, Survey states
• FSC Students Participate in Wetlands Restoration
• Stetson’s Carbon Footprint: 14,200 Metric Tons
• Rollins Reports $204.9 Million Economic Impact
• UM Med Students Offer Cervical Cancer Screening
• Florida Southern Professor Wins President’s Service Award
• Southeastern Announces Jerusalem Program
• St. Thomas Breaks Ground for New Sports Complex
• ICUF Alum Named Miami-Dade Principal of the Year
• Major UT Donors Support $19.5 Million Chapel, Values Center
• UM-NSU Unveiling Mobile Family Autism Clinic
• Graduation Highlights of ICUF Schools

May 14, 2008

• Legislature funds FRAG at $2837 per student
• ICUF students reach out to legislators on FRAG
• ICUF retains small college license tags
• Barry official discusses health, education with Governor
• Come see us, NSU President tells rejected students
• Florida College professor earning first online classics Ph.D.
• Supporter donates Sarasota condo to Ringling
• Florida Tech, ERAU share in state science school grant
• Future Barry barristers win national ABA award
• The University of Tampa student investment portfolio wins global forum
• Eckerd student invents reusable green take-out containers
• Jamaican PM visits Nova Southeastern
• Rollins remembers Mr. Rogers with sweaters
• NSU law school jumps
• Warner Southern breaks ground on new academic building
• Rollins receives $1 million gift for art museum
• ERAU breaks ground on phase II of aviation complex
• Dyslexia experts speak at Florida Southern
• Florida Tech breaks ground for textile arts center
• PBA breaks ground for new athletic campus
• Webber launches corporate communications program
• St. Thomas president attends meeting with Pope
• Eckerd professor receives million dollar NASA grant
• NSU hosts international child health forum

 

March 1, 2008

• Editorial boards support FRAG funding statewide
• Barry and Saint Leo Students Rally in Support of FRAG
• Southeastern forum features Jeb Bush, Colin Powell
• Miami has major economic impact
• Ringling launches Pathway to Preeminence campaign
• Stetson, Rollins, Tampa receive national service awards
• Saint Leo dedicate new Student Community Center
• Hodges University offers scholarship program to Veterans
• Eckerd kicks off 50th anniversary celebration
• Barry launches green campus initiatives
• NSU working to grow new coral to replace damaged reefs
• Miami selected for Homeland Security maritime center
• Florida Southern names NASA chief as 74th honorary Chancellor
• JU aviation program receives coveted accreditation
• St. Thomas announces degrees for working professionals
• NSU, former Rep. Meek honors outstanding educators

February 1, 2008

•  ICUF Presidents, Students Meet With State’s Leaders
• House Council Approves Property Tax Exemption Bill
• PBA Pharmacy Student Wins National Award
• The Greening of ICUF
• Crist Delivers $80 Million to Miami’s Human Genomics Institute
• Sunshine State Conference Takes Academic Honors
• President Honors Shalala in State of Union Speech
• Barry Athlete Makes Cover of NCAA Magazine
• Tampa Goalie Named Top Player in Division II
• FL Tech, UT Receive Major Gifts; Miami Awarded Federal Grants
• ICUF Tech Schools Join Aviation Academy Plan
• FMU Provost Honored as “Influential and Prominent”
• Webber Announces Security Management Programs
• NSU Dental Surgery Machine Saves Time, Money
• NSU Receives $19 Million in Federal Education Grants

January 1, 2008

• Governor’s Proposed Education Budget Guts FRAG
• House Council Favors ICUF on Property Tax Issue
• Science Program Featuring NSU, ERAU Courses Ramps Up
• Saint Leo President, NSU Chair Recognized as Trendsetters
• Tampa President Highlights University’s Impact on Community
• UM President Leads Discussion of Public Service Improvements
• Chronicle Features Lynn President Interview on Website
• Rep. Hasner, Sen. Deutch Joust at Lynn Event
• Hodges Forms Hispanic Institute
• Stetson Professor Appears in Young Indiana Jones Documentaries
• NSU Raises Funds to Save Sharks
• Southeastern Launches New Record Label for Students
• Clearwater Christian to Offer First Graduate Degree Program
• Warner Southern Opens New Residence Halls
   

December 1, 2007

• Minority Grad Student Enrollment Tops National Average
• Website Links Employers and Recent Grad Students
• Eckerd President Publishes Article on Global Challenges
• Three Women’s Teams Win Fall National Championships
• Former Legislative Leader Joins Hodges’ Board
• Carter Foundation Awards Grants to Stetson Students
• Students Give Warner Southern High NSSE Grades
• Embry-Riddle Receives $879,596 in Grant for Scholarships
• Lynn University Opts for the Personal Touch
• Bank Awards $60,000 in Scholarships to Minority Barry University Students
• NSU Donates $500,000 to Community College Foundation
• Florida Memorial Launches Endowment for Music Students
• Bethune-Cookman Dedicates $5 Million Nursing Building
• Barry Pianist Invited to White House
• Warner Southern Alumnus Returns as Fundraiser

November 1, 2007

• ICUF Holds Orientation for Fellows at Nova Southeastern
• Long-term Webber President Announces His Retirement
• Monsignor Casale Addresses U.S. House Committee
• Shalala Pushes Congress for Better Care for Veterans
• University of Miami Professors Testify on Impact of Climate Changes
• Embry-Riddle Honors Fallen Alumni in War on Terrorism
• Flagler Chancellor Named Interim AD at Florida State
• Hodges Expanding to Florida Keys Community College
• NSU Providing Free Dental Care to School Children
• Building Projects and Expansions
• In the Media

October 1, 2007

• Lawmakers Spare State Financial Aid Programs
• Newspapers Publish ICUF President’s Columns
• Accountability Report Touts Diversity, Access and Service
• ICUF Schools Join U-CAN Information Network
• NSU, ERAU Develop Training Program For Science Teachers
• St. Thomas Professor Wins Fulbright Scholarship
• Bond Program Generates $210 Million For Campus Projects
• FloridaHIRE promotes ICUF students to employers
• Rollins & UM Win Top Florida Campus Compact Honors
• Florida Trend Features Florida Southern, Stetson Presidents
• Governor Names UM Trustee As Higher Education Advisor
• News From Around ICUF
• Hodges center targets Hispanic students

September 1, 2007

• Legislature to tackle budget cuts early October
• Injured Buffalo Bill to walk again, says UM doctor
• Congress passes major increase in Pell Grants
• Growing institutions make room for more students
• National publications honor ICUF schools
• UM hosts historic presidential candidates forum
• ICUF leaders appointed to state, federal panels
• Hollywood re-visits Bethune-Cookman Marching Wildcats
• NSU offers bioterrorism training to Florida lawyers
• Tampa launches mandatory alcohol education program

August 1, 2007

• Legislature targets budget cuts at September special session
• ICUF members shine in U.S. News college ratings
• Scotts Miracle-Gro CEO gives $2.5 million to Embry-Riddle
• FSC Athletic Director wins national award
• UM geneticist leads team that uncovers multiple sclerosis gene
• Barry Law School receives $778,000 from Eckerd Foundation
• Florida Memorial awards honorary degree to lawmaker
• Florida Tech joins international environmental program
• Tampa expands housing options
• Hodges opens campus for Immokalee farm workers
• NSU launches anesthesiologist assistant program
• B-CU grad returns to upgrade Performing Arts Center
• 25 students receive ICUF Presidential Fellowships

July 1, 2007

• Be Prepared – Stay Prepared
• NSU, ERAU developing program to upgrade science teaching
• Florida Memorial student breaks record in global flight
• Moore signs green audit agreement with EPA
• Stetson president signs Presidents Climate Commitment
• Historic FSC buildings added to endangered list
• Rollins retains Upward Bound funding
• Eckerd pulls out of U.S. News college rankings
• St. Thomas revives Biscayne College name
• NSU building state's largest wet-lab research center
• A banner year for ICUF athletes
• Congratulations are in order

June 1, 2007

• Colleges may face huge property tax increase!
• Training program resolves EPA audit issues
• ICUF president addresses Broward graduates
• FICF reorganized, moving to Tallahassee
• FSU meteorologist receives ICUF Eagle Award
• Hello, Hodges University, goodbye, International College
• ICUF athletes win seven national champions
• NSU scientists solve pregnant shark mystery
• Students win awards, national recognition
• Lynn, Rollins receive major donations
• Miami med school plans Latin America clinics
• St. Thomas sets living wage for employees

April 1, 2007

• Legislative roundup: ICUF priorities are moving forward
• Conference Committee underway
• Governor Crist speaks at FACTE
• Students launch “Faces of ICUF” Campaign
• Ringling changes its name and its brand
• JU unveils advanced nursing program
• Stetson University fraternity featured in USA Weekend in newspapers April 15
• SAT, ACT will be optional at Rollins
• Cancer Society starts major study at Barry
• Warner Southern receives donation from bank
• Florida Southern honors Librarian of Congress
• Delta buying 50 planes for JU flight school
• Distance learning helps Bosnian student fulfill dream
• Student accomplishments

March 1, 2007

• Legislative session underway
• ICUF President promotes cooperation to Board of Governors
• UM President co-chairs VA hospitals investigation
• Princeton Review spotlights 9 ICUF members
• New President outlines vision for Florida Memorial
• UM, NSU, Lynn receive major gifts
• Stetson program explores religion, science links
• ICUF students shine
• Clearwater Christian professor travels to Jordan
• Florida Memorial student to become youngest pilot to circle the globe

February 1, 2007

• ICUF Presidents Meet with Legislative Leaders
• Florida Newspapers Support ICUF Proposals
• Eckerd Student Named to USA Today’s Academic All-Star Team
• Nova Southeastern Students Ace State Nursing Exam
• UM Creates $10M International Media Center
• Trustees Donate $6.9 Million for Stetson Center Addition
• Stetson Family Helps Victims of Killer Tornadoes
• Southeastern Boosts Academic Scholarship Awards
• Nova’s New University Center
• Tampa Board Approves Four-College Model
• Marine Artist Unveils His Largest Mural at NSU
• Bethune-Cookman Becomes a University
• St. Thomas Names First Cuban Law Dean
• Stetson President Announces Retirement Plans

January 1, 2007

• ICUF Provides Overview to House and Senate Committees
• Expand ICUF role, State study says
• Crist picks St. Thomas law dean to lead kids agency
• Eckerd president urges cultural education plan
• 48 Legislators attended ICUF institutions
• UT First Lady passes away
• Christmas tornado batters Embry-Riddle campus
• $650 million hospital on way for UM med school at FAU
• Late degree pays off for Jacksonville University official
• Milestones

October 1, 2006

• Congress passes bill providing emergency funds for private colleges
• ICUF Presidents set 2007 legislative agenda
• FACU seeks ICUF input
• Times profile Ringling leader
• Saint Leo, Jacksonville bonds approved by authority
• Miami, Stetson, FSC, BCC report major donations
• PBA has $257 million impact
• Eckerd leads nation in Hollings scholarship
• Embry-Riddle, Florida Tech, FSU sign space pact
• Moore writes Bosnian manual
• University of Tampa, Edward Waters, celebrate anniversaries
• Beacon honors Chicago educator
• Barry gets high marks for minority business access

September 1, 2006

• Presidential Fellows attend orientation meeting at Stetson
• State Awards $3 Million to ICUF schools
• Four papers publish ICUF article on funding
• NAICU reports impact of 9/11 on colleges
• ICUF members score in U.S. News rankings
• Bethune-Cookman scholarship houses open

August 1, 2006

• ICUF director presents workforce plans at Senate president’s summit
• Florida delegation supports ICUF call for changes in federal disaster law
• Independent college fund leader dies
• Barry community mourns provost
• Karl Wright named president of FMU
• Embry-Riddle names new president

June 1, 2006

• Representatives Pickens and Mealor attend ICUF Meetings
• NAICU leader warns of congressional threats to higher education programs
• New scholarship for community college graduates
• ICUF welcomes new leaders at Lynn and FMU
• Saint Leo starts degree programs at four more colleges

May 1, 2006

• Lawmakers increase FRAG to $3,000
• Florida Southern alumna retires after teaching for 69 years
• The big day finally arrives for thousands of graduates and parents

April 1, 2006

• Independent Colleges Excel at Graduating Students on Time, Federal Report Says
• ICUF Students Personalize FRAG Experiences in Meeting with Legislators
• Lakeland Ledger Calls for $3,000-plus FRAG
• JU Leader Explains Financial Aid Issues
• PBAU Receives $2 Million Pledge for Music

March 1, 2006

• Succeed Florida! Grants Enlist ICUF to EducateNursing Instructors
• Editorial Boards Show Supportfor FRAG
• Students Promote FRAG Increase
• UM, FAU Sign Med SchoolAgreement

February 1, 2006

• Future House Speaker Asks ICUF Presidents To Join “100 Innovative Ideas” Drive
• Governor Bush Recommends $3.5 Million Increase in FRAG Funding
• UM Campaign Raises $1 Billion
• Florida Tech Shares $1.3 Million Grant
• NSU Students: Meet the Sharks

December 1, 2005

• State Budget Officials HoldFRAG Level at $2,850 for Full Year
• ICUF Leader Addresses AccessPanel
• ICUF Students on Chronicle IT Panel
• Chronicle Reports Wilma Damages
• News from ICUF Schools

November 1, 2005

• Wilma Wallops ICUF Members
• ICUF Presidential Fellows Program Engages Student Activists
• ICUF Presents Eagle Awards toSupporters of Independent Education
• UT Journal Profiles Senate President Tom Lee
• Stetson Law Students Best inNation

June 1, 2005

• ICUF Awards Presented to Outstanding Legislators
• ICUF expands Presidential Fellows Program
• Member of the Month: Stetson University
• Saint Leo, Warner Offer NewTeacher Training Program
• Florida Leader Recognizes Numerous ICUF Student Programs

May 1, 2005

• Legislators Increase FRAG by $481
• ICUF Director Honored
• A Good Year for ICUF Studentsand Schools
• Students Requiring Financial Aid, HBCU’s Get Funding Boost
• ICUF Members Included in New Workforce Grants

April 1, 2005

• House, Senate Support FRAGIncrease
• Flagler Makes List of America’sBest Value Colleges
• Yes Teach! Math and ScienceOffers Free Courses to Teachers
• Embry-Riddle Forms Partnershipwith DBCC
• Board Approves 4-year UM Medical School at FAU

March 1, 2005

• ICUF Fetes Legislative Alumni
• ICUF Presidents Meet with Governor
• Sun Sentinel Urges FRAG Increase
• Ringling Receives Its Largest Grant Ever
• $3.5 Million Gift Endows Stetson Writing Program

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