“Through the Looking Glass: Falling Down the Digital Rabbit Hole” on Tuesday, April 7, will equip attendees with information and strategies to promote safe and healthy digital habits.
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Lakeland’s Universities Grow Through Partnerships and Grants
Florida Southern expands its Seed-to-Scale entrepreneurship program, Florida Poly launches a high-tech alliance and SEU receives a $10 million grant.
Posted inCity Hall / Local Gov't
SEU’s Early Childhood Center Gets Nod from City Commission — Barely
The university-affiliated pre-school finally squeaked through with a 4-1 second vote.
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Do SEU’s Daycare Plans Fit Its Once-Quiet Neighborhood?
The university says its new education center will be a local attribute. Some of its neighbors aren’t so sure.
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Neighbors Seek Safety Improvements Following Second Car-in-House Accident
County officials say they have improved signage on North Crystal Lake Drive and are open to further suggestions.
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BUSINESS: Lakeland native Sly Buford, 34, says the private equity firm he founded, Tenth Street Group LLC, is looking to invest $1 million in local businesses doing $1M to $25M in revenue. (Subscribers only) | Tenth Street Group | LinkedIn | Sly Buford’s website SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY has named two new vice presidents. Michael Steiner goes […]
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SEU Masters Degrees in Hand, Boko Haram Escapees Plan to Start Non-Profits
Giving back is on the minds of two young Nigerian women who escaped Boko Haram as teens, came to the U.S. and received scholarships to Southeastern University. The pair graduate with masters degrees today, News Channel 8 reports. Joy Bishara is applying for social work jobs and plans to start “Destiny Prevails,” a non-profit to […]
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Lakeland Colleges Encouraging But Not Requiring Covid Vaccines
Florida Southern College, Polk State College and Southeastern University are not requiring students to be vaccinated for COVID-19, but the institutions are encouraging students to receive a vaccine. Florida Polytechnic University has not yet made a decision.
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NEW POLK SCHOOLS SUPERINTENDENT Frederick Heid says one of his first priorities will be filling some open positions on his leadership team, noting he’s a proponent of homegrown talent. In an interview, he also said he will collaborate regularly with faculty rather than wait for contract negotiations to discuss issues. (Subscribers-only story) CHIBOK GIRLS: Two […]
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Three Lakeland Colleges Place in U.S. News 2021 Rankings
Three Lakeland institutions — Florida Southern College, Florida Polytechnic University and Southeastern University — made the cut when U.S. News and World Report released its annual college rankings earlier this month.