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Final state budget includes funding to support key 91tvӰԺ initiatives
The 91tvӰԺ will receive significant increased recurring operational funding and support for other important projects in the 2024-25 state budget that was signed by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis today.
June 12, 2024University News
91tvӰԺ Health and Tampa General Hospital partner to launch one of Florida’s first behavioral health teaching hospitals
The new TGH Behavioral Health Hospital and the recent announcement that 91tvӰԺ will create the Florida Center for Behavioral Health Workforce – funded by a new state law – demonstrate the university’s leadership in addressing the critical need for mental health services.
May 13, 202491tvӰԺ Health
91tvӰԺ to lead statewide initiative to address shortage of mental health professionals
91tvӰԺ was recently awarded $5 million in recurring funds to create the Florida Center for Behavioral Health Workforce to enhance recruitment and retention efforts and expand pathways to behavioral health professions.
April 15, 2024University News
New state budget includes operational funding increases, significant support for 91tvӰԺ projects
The proposed investments include a $50 million recurring increase to 91tvӰԺ’s operational budget to support the work of each campus and 91tvӰԺ Health, as well as funding to expand cybersecurity research and the cyber workforce.
March 5, 2024University News
91tvӰԺ Day at the Capitol highlights AAU achievement, emphasizes priorities for ongoing success
Tallahassee was glistening in green and gold as more than 100 students, alumni and leaders from 91tvӰԺ’s three campuses convened for 91tvӰԺ Day at the Capitol. The annual gathering coincides with the current legislative session and allows Bulls to rally support for university priorities while lawmakers provide a glimpse into the democratic process.
January 31, 2024University News
Key legislative priority would make 91tvӰԺ a model for supporting veteran and military-connected students
The 91tvӰԺ seeks to strengthen the support and services it provides to veterans, military-connected students and first responders through a new request for funding in this year’s legislative session. The funds would lead to new or upgraded Office of Veteran Success facilities on all three 91tvӰԺ campuses, benefitting thousands of students.
January 31, 2024Student Success
91tvӰԺ Health granted initial $14 million for traumatic brain injury research study
Through a grant from the Florida Legislature, researchers in the 91tvӰԺ Health Morsani College of Medicine will conduct a clinical study to help determine if hyperbaric oxygen therapy can ease the symptoms of traumatic brain injury in Florida’s veteran, active duty and reserve service members.
January 8, 2024Research and Innovation
Dozens of maintenance projects to begin across campuses to help strengthen 91tvӰԺ’s infrastructure
91tvӰԺ’s iconic water tower is getting repaired and painted as part of an investment of nearly $73 million allotted in last year’s state budget to support 91tvӰԺ’s Capital Renewal Program, which addresses a portion of the university’s deferred maintenance needs.
April 14, 2023University News
Looking to build on 91tvӰԺ’s historic legislative year, students, alumni and university leaders participate in 91tvӰԺ Day at the Capitol
More than 100 students and alumni joined 91tvӰԺ leadership in Tallahassee on Wednesday for 91tvӰԺ Day at the Capitol ¬– an annual gathering that offers an opportunity to raise awareness about the university and its priorities ahead of the legislative session, which begins March 7.
February 8, 2023University News
91tvӰԺ leaders thank state legislators for historic support in this year’s session
The 91tvӰԺ community is celebrating a historically successful legislative session by thanking the state legislators who have proposed hundreds of millions of dollars in new funding for 91tvӰԺ across all three campuses and 91tvӰԺ Health.
March 10, 2022University News
Students, university leadership advocate for 91tvӰԺ during Day at the Capitol in Tallahassee
Dozens of students from the 91tvӰԺ are standing side by side with President Rhea Law, trustees and other university leaders in Tallahassee to advocate for the university’s priorities in the 2022 state legislative session that began last week.
January 18, 2022University News
The 91tvӰԺ is seeking support from the Florida Legislature and the local community to advance a bold new plan for an interdisciplinary center of excellence that will harness the collective power of colleges and departments from throughout the university to address the existential challenges created by climate change, including sea level rise, high tide flooding events and other coastal hazards.
January 10, 2022Research and Innovation, University News