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08/13/2026

University Launches 2 New Online Master’s Programs for Fall 2026

The expansion includes UOnline’s first collaboration with the Miller School of Medicine, as well as a new program in higher education leadership with a focus on AI.

The University is expanding its online portfolio this fall with two new master's programs—one designed for health professionals who teach and train future clinicians, the other for higher education leaders navigating a rapidly evolving landscape shaped by artificial intelligence.

Both programs are designed for working professionals who want to advance into leadership without stepping away from their careers.

"The University of Miami has always been committed to preparing graduates who are ready to lead, not just ready to learn," said Rey Sanchez, associate dean for strategic initiatives and innovation at the Frost School of Music and the interim associate provost for online learning. "These two programs reflect that commitment, as well as the specific, urgent needs of two fields that are changing faster than traditional education has kept pace with."

Teaching the teachers

The Master of Health Professions Education, offered through the Miller School of Medicine, is designed for clinicians, faculty, and other healthcare professionals seeking advanced training in curriculum design, assessment, and evidence-based teaching. The 33-credit program takes two to two-and-a-half years to complete and draws on interdisciplinary faculty from medicine, nursing, public health, psychology, and learning sciences.

Every course is built around direct application in clinical, academic, or healthcare settings. Students complete the degree with an applied culminating project—a thesis, teaching practicum, or leadership practicum—conducted within their own institution.

"The Master of Health Professions Education foregrounds the science of learning as a foundation for effective teaching—that is, teaching grounded in how people learn," said Adrian Reynolds, assistant professor of professional practice at the Miller School and director of the program.

"Although fully online, the program is designed to ensure students graduate with hands‑on experience, professional impact, and demonstrated applied expertise in health professions education."

Data and AI come to higher ed leadership

The Master of Science in Higher Education Administration: Data, Strategy, and Innovation, housed in the School of Education and Human Development, helps university administrators and student affairs professionals lead through an era of data and AI-driven institutional change.

The 30-credit program is built to complete in one year and integrates machine learning, data analytics, and AI tools directly into coursework on student success, enrollment management, institutional policy, and strategic planning.

Students work with real institutional data, not hypothetical scenarios, and cap the degree with a live consulting project alongside an actual institutional, nonprofit, or corporate education partner. They also gain access to resources from the Frost Institute for Data Science and Computing, including AI bootcamps and hackathons.

"Our program emphasizes the use of technological advances to make informed decisions in the higher education environment, engage students, and promote their personal and academic success," said Carol-Anne Phekoo, associate professor of professional practice and director of the program. "Experiential learning is part of every course to help our students build the technical and strategic leadership skills needed in today's multifaceted institutions."

University of Miami

08/12/2026

Tech Entrepreneur Arnie Bellini Commits $2 Million to Saint Leo University Cybersecurity Program

Gift establishes Master of Science in Cybersecurity Executive Track focused on leadership, strategy, and innovation

As cyber threats continue to target businesses, government agencies, and critical infrastructure nationwide, Saint Leo University is expanding its efforts to prepare executive-level cybersecurity leaders through a $2 million commitment from technology entrepreneur and philanthropist Arnie Bellini and his wife, Lauren.

The gift will support the development, launch, and long-term growth of the university's Master of Science in Cybersecurity Executive Track, an accelerated graduate program designed to prepare professionals to lead cybersecurity strategies across business, government, healthcare, defense, and critical infrastructure sectors.

“Our nation needs to defend its digital borders with the same commitment that we defend our physical borders,” Bellini said. “That starts by educating leaders who understand cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and the responsibility that comes with protecting our economy and critical infrastructure. Saint Leo shares that vision, and I’m excited to help build this program.”

The new program is among the first of its kind in the nation, and its first cohort will begin in January 2027. Unlike traditional cybersecurity programs focused primarily on technical skill development, Saint Leo’s Cybersecurity Executive Track will combine executive leadership development, applied cybersecurity training, and industry-informed instruction, supported by artificial intelligence and technology platforms.

“Arnie and Lauren Bellini’s extraordinary generosity and vision will help Saint Leo University prepare the next generation of cybersecurity leaders at a time when protecting our nation’s digital infrastructure has never been more important,” said Dr. Jim Burkee, president of Saint Leo University. “This investment bolsters our ability to deliver innovative, industry-connected education while expanding opportunities for students and working professionals to lead in one of the fastest-growing and most critical fields in the world.”

The program will be housed within Saint Leo’s newly integrated Tapia College of Business and Technology, underscoring the university’s focus on leadership at the intersection of business, innovation, artificial intelligence, and cybersecurity.

The Bellinis’ contribution includes $1.6 million in direct financial support and approximately $400,000 in technology resources to enhance cybersecurity instruction and workforce development. The in-kind technology support includes access to SkillBit and ConnectSecure platforms, which will provide students with hands-on cybersecurity training, simulations, and applied learning experiences.

“We are grateful for Arnie and Lauren Bellini’s longstanding commitment to Saint Leo University and their continued investment in our students and programs,” said Dr. Stephen Kubask, vice president of University Advancement. “Their generosity demonstrates how philanthropic partnerships can advance academic innovation and reinforce the connection between higher education and industry needs.”

In addition to supporting the Cybersecurity Executive Track, the Bellini Family Endowed Scholarship provides financial assistance to full-time Saint Leo students pursuing degrees in cybersecurity and related fields. The Bellinis’ philanthropic efforts also extend beyond technology and academia, with support for conservation, sustainability, and community-focused initiatives.

Bellini is a national advocate for strengthening the nation’s digital borders through collaboration among government, military, academia, and the private sector. As founder of ConnectWise and chairman of ConnectSecure, he has helped advance innovation in cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and technology-driven economic development. He also is credited with helping establish the Tampa Bay region as a nationally recognized technology hub and supporting efforts to position the area as “CyberBay,” a center for cybersecurity excellence in the United States.

Saint Leo University

08/12/2026

Florida Southern College Drives Agribusiness Innovation Through Citrus Research Groves

Florida Southern College is honoring its deep roots in Florida's citrus industry through the rehabilitation of two historic campus citrus groves, preserving an important part of the College's heritage while creating new opportunities for education and engagement.

The return of these groves represents more than a historically significant milestone for the College. They will also enhance opportunities for agricultural research and workforce development while supporting broader efforts to strengthen Florida’s citrus industry. As citrus farmers continue to confront the challenges of Huanglongbing (HLB), commonly known as citrus greening, the groves will provide a platform for evaluating production practices and emerging technologies designed to improve tree health, resilience, and long-term sustainability.

The citrus groves were reestablished through a collaborative effort among industry partners and the Florida Southern community, creating a unique partnership between higher education and Florida's agricultural sector. Made possible through the generosity and vision of Florida Southern alumnus Phillip Rucks '83 and Rucks Nursery, as well as Mike Hurst of Citrus Service, Inc. the project reflects a shared commitment to investing in future generations of agricultural leaders and creating meaningful opportunities for students to gain hands-on experience in one of Florida’s most cherished industries.

"Florida agriculture has always been built on innovation, and these citrus innovation groves represent an investment in the future of agribusiness. Through these living laboratories, our students will gain hands-on experience with the rootstock varieties, protective technologies, and production systems that are helping the industry address citrus greening and build more resilient citrus operations,” said Dr. Michael Weber, Dean of the Barney Barnett School of Business and Free Enterprise. “We are deeply grateful to Phillip Rucks, Mike Hurst, and our industry partners whose generosity is creating opportunities for future generations of students while helping preserve an industry that is central to Florida's economy and identity.”

Rucks Nursery provided the trees that form the foundation of the project. The trees themselves are composed of a rootstock developed by the nursery that is resistant to the HLB citrus greening disease. Additionally, Citrus Service, Inc. donated citrus tree tents that help protect the young trees from additional threats, such as the HLB transmitting pest, the Asian citrus psyllid. The tents also help to protect the trees from heat stress, sunburn, and moisture loss during the hot Florida summers. Reducing this strain adds another layer of resistance against citrus greening, ensuring the trees and subsequent citrus they produce have a long and lasting impact on both the Florida Southern community and the citrus industry overall.

On the official reinstallation day of both groves, Florida Southern Horticulture, Land, and Resource Management students worked alongside Assistant Professor of Horticulture Science Dr. Shea Keene, facilities staff, faculty and college leaders to plant the groves and develop a long-term plan for research, maintenance, and educational use.

For more than a century, citrus has been woven into the history and academic identity of Florida Southern College. When the college relocated to Lakeland in 1921, the campus was built atop a former citrus grove, and over the decades Florida Southern strengthened that relationship to the citrus industry through academic programs, industry partnerships, and the eventual implementation of the Citrus Institute in 1947 which offered the first classes in grove management for the state of Florida. Today, the College continues to honor and advance this legacy through its citrus archives and agricultural education programs.

This project reflects Florida Southern's commitment to advancing agribusiness innovation and preparing the next generation of agricultural leaders. As the citrus groves mature, they will support applied research, experiential learning, and industry collaboration while providing students with direct experience addressing the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of Florida agriculture.

Florida Southern College

08/10/2026

Saint Leo University Launches Tapia College of Business and Technology to Meet Today’s Workforce Needs

New college to equip graduates with AI, cybersecurity, and business skills for in-demand careers

As employers increasingly seek professionals who can navigate both business strategy and emerging technologies, Saint Leo University is redefining how those disciplines are taught. The university announces the launch of the Donald R. Tapia College of Business and Technology, a new academic college created through the merger of the Tapia College of Business and the College of Computing, Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, and Data Science (CARDS).

Beginning in fall 2026, the new college will offer a comprehensive and integrated portfolio of undergraduate and graduate programs spanning business administration, accounting, finance, marketing, computer science, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, software engineering, and data analytics.

New programs also include a Bachelor of Science in Business Analytics, combining AI applications with data visualization, economics, and marketing analytics to prepare graduates for careers that rely on data-driven decision making. A new drone initiative will provide hands-on experience in unmanned aerial systems across industries from public safety to logistics, addressing growing employer demand in those sectors.

"The challenges organizations face today do not fit neatly into traditional academic silos," said Dr. Derek Mohammed, dean of the Tapia College of Business and Technology. "Business leaders must understand cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and data analytics, while technology professionals must understand finance, operations, risk management, and organizational strategy. The Tapia College of Business and Technology was created to develop graduates who can operate confidently at that intersection."

A September 2025 Pew Research Center survey found that 21 percent of U.S. workers use AI to complete at least some portion of their work, an increase of five percentage points from the previous year. Research also identifies AI literacy and applied technology skills as increasingly important indicators of workforce readiness and employability. These studies reinforce the need for universities to integrate AI across disciplines, and Saint Leo University is answering that call.

“The Tapia College of Business and Technology represents a bold step forward in higher education by integrating technology fluency, business leadership, and innovation across disciplines,” said Dr. Jim Burkee, president of Saint Leo University. “The future belongs to professionals who know how to work alongside AI in an ethical way, not compete against it. And that’s what we’re teaching our students.”

Finance and accounting students will expand their use of AI applications in fraud detection, financial forecasting, and risk assessment. Cybersecurity students will apply advanced AI technology to identify threats, detect anomalies in network traffic, automate incident response, and analyze malware behavior. Students studying investments will use AI to query company financial data, build projection models, and benchmark competitive organizations.

“The key is helping students understand the various roles in which AI can serve, as an information source, collaborator, critique partner, analytical assistant, or prediction tool,” said Dr. Michele Flint, senior associate dean of the Tapia College of Business and Technology. “While new AI tools will undoubtedly continue to emerge, the ability to apply them effectively will require agility and sound judgement. The new college will capture the synergy between the disciplines, creating learning experiences that align with the rapid evolution we’re seeing in the workplace.”

The Tapia College of Business and Technology also is expanding relationships with regional industries and community partners to align academic programs with workforce needs. Through embedded internships, co-designed curriculum, and capstone experiences, students will learn to translate theory into practice with ethics and integrity.

University officials believe this will help graduates succeed in today’s dynamic workplace. According to Mohammed, “Organizations are running integrated business and technology operations, and the points where those functions intersect are often where they face their greatest opportunities and risks. Our graduates will be prepared to lead in those environments.”

Saint Leo University

08/10/2026

FLORIDA MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY RECEIVES KNIGHT FOUNDATION SUPPORT TO PROTECT THE LONG-TERM VALUE OF ITS CAMPUS

Investment will help South Florida's only HBCU secure independent real estate expertise as it works to grow enrollment and turn its land development as a lasting source of institutional strength.

Florida Memorial University (FMU) announced funding from Knight Foundation to secure independent real estate development advisory services as the university negotiates a redevelopment agreement for portions of its 62-acre Miami Gardens campus.

The grant will fund advisory from Hayat Brown, an independent real estate development advisory firm, to help FMU evaluate land development proposals and negotiate an operating agreement that reflects fair value for its land while protecting the university's long-term institutional interests.

FMU is anticipating Fall 2026 enrollment to surpass 1,700 students and has a vision of growing to 5,000, a scale that will require significant new housing capacity and campus infrastructure. The proposed redevelopment, which includes student housing, workforce housing and athletic facilities, is intended to both support enrollment growth and diversify university revenue beyond tuition.

Knight Foundation's support reflects a broader understanding of what campus real estate means for an institution like Florida Memorial University, whose land assets carry long-term value not only for the university but for the surrounding community. Those assets can help meet pressing needs such as student housing, but only when institutions move carefully, on fair terms, and with a long-term view toward preserving that value. Funding _will help FMU pair an urgent need with rigorous, independent advice, protecting the university's long-term interests while reinforcing its importance as a community anchor in Miami Gardens.

"Florida - Memorial University's campus is more than real estate, it's a legacy asset built by generations of students, faculty and alumni," said Francesca de Quesada Covey, Vice President of Community Impact at Knight Foundation. "As HBCUs across the country navigate real financial pressures, this work shows how an anchor institution can treat its land like an endowment, using it to meet an urgent need like student housing without giving away the long-term value it took decades to build."

Florida Memorial University's President, William C. McCormick, Jr., said "The Knight Foundation's investment in Florida Memorial University is far more than a grant, it is support that catalyzes a campus modernization vision that does two things at once: it meets the immediate, urgent housing needs of our students, faculty, and the surrounding community, and it unlocks alternative revenue streams that will help sustain this university for generations. This partnership will allow us to transform dormant land into living endowment revenues that flow back into scholarships, academic quality, and student success. For that confidence, and for the future it makes possible, we are profoundly grateful."

FMU is the only HBCU in South Florida. At a time when both the costs of housing and higher education are rising across Miami-Dade, FMU envisions redevelopment designed to meet demand and strengthen both the university and the surrounding neighborhood.

Florida Memorial University - Official-FMU

08/06/2026

UTAMPA AND TPD FORGE FORMAL, FIRST OF ITS KIND PARTNERSHIP TO RECRUIT GRADUATES INTO POLICE ACADEMY

The University of Tampa’s long-standing relationship with the Tampa Police Department has fueled a new formal partnership that will give UTampa graduates a head start into the TPD police academy. This is the first partnership of its kind between TPD and a university in Tampa, and another UTampa initiative to help develop Tampa’s workforce and provide pathways from classroom to career.

The partnership will provide qualified UTampa students an expedited opportunity to become Tampa police officers and serve the City of Tampa. Eligible UTampa seniors majoring or minoring in criminology and criminal justice will spend their last semester of classes attending the TPD police academy full-time. Their academy tuition will be paid for through a TPD scholarship, and they will be hired as full-time city employees.

At the same time, the students will receive UTampa credits as part of a new practicum course that will count as part of their criminology and criminal justice degree and their overall credit total.

Upon completion of the semester, they would graduate from UTampa. Then, upon completion of the police academy, they would be hired as TPD officers.

“TPD approached us about this partnership after seeing it in other locations,” said Carly Hilinski-Rosick, department chair and professor of criminology and criminal justice. “This allows graduating seniors to get a four-month head start if they want to work for TPD and have a job the day they finish the academy.”

TPD Chief Lee Bercaw said that this partnership represents an investment in the future of policing in Tampa. “By working alongside the University of Tampa, we're creating a direct path for students begin their law enforcement journey with the Tampa Police Department. We're proud to welcome the next generation of officers who uphold our mission of making Tampa safer, together.”

Holley Tankersley, dean of the College of Social Sciences, Mathematics and Education, added that she is pleased UTampa is leading the way in this partnership, which is the first of its kind in Tampa.

“This is a great example of UTampa and TPD working together to develop highly educated, community-minded professionals to serve the Tampa Bay region,” Tankersley said. “This partnership will yield great benefits for the City of Tampa and UTampa students for years to come.”

The next scholarship police academy begins in January 2027, and six UTampa students have applied. Between now and January, they will undergo a physical fitness test, oral panel interview, psychological testing, a polygraph test, and a thorough background check. If they successfully pass all those tests and have an acceptable background check, they will begin the police academy in January 2027, graduate from UTampa in May 2027, and the academy in July 2027.

The University of Tampa

08/04/2026

Stetson University and Bromley Companies Announce Vision for Transformative Mixed-Use Redevelopment in Downtown Tampa

Project reimagines Stetson’s Tampa Law Center site as a new gateway connecting Downtown Tampa, the Heights District and the Hillsborough Riverwalk

Stetson University and Bromley Companies today announced a partnership to advance a transformative mixed-use redevelopment of Stetson’s existing law center site in Tampa.

Stetson University has owned the 6.5-acre property near the waterfront and I-275 for 25 years and is now working with Bromley to reimagine and modernize its Tampa campus within a larger mixed-use environment. As currently envisioned, Stetson’s new space would be integrated into a mixed-use building as part of the broader redevelopment, creating a more connected academic setting that supports Stetson University College of Law’s continued investment in Tampa and its plans to expand continuing education and degree programs at the campus.

“Stetson University is proud to partner with the Tampa community and Bromley Companies in a major commitment to create a vibrant, revitalized space for the Stetson University College of Law students,” said Christopher F. Roellke, president of Stetson University. “We are excited about the many programmatic possibilities that this partnership brings us to expand the footprint and visibility of Stetson University through an enhanced physical presence in Tampa.”

Stetson offers undergraduate and graduate education (including pre-law through an innovative Law Ready program) at its main campus in DeLand, Fla., with law campuses in Gulfport and Tampa.

“Stetson has been committed to this Tampa property for 25 years, and this partnership gives us the opportunity to reimagine our Tampa campus for the future,” said Ben Barros, Dean of the Stetson University College of Law, which is based in Gulfport, Fla. “By integrating a modern Stetson law center into a larger mixed-use environment, we can create a more dynamic setting for legal education, expand continuing education and degree programs, and strengthen our connections to downtown, the Riverwalk, and the surrounding community.”

As the redevelopment is expected to advance in phases—with the creation of a new Stetson law center in the first phase—there will be no disruption to coursework and campus operations at Stetson’s existing Tampa Law Center. Current plans envision a new Stetson Law Center, hotel, residential, office, retail, and food and beverage uses, along with meaningful green spaces throughout the site. The University will retain ownership of the Stetson Law Center and have permanent access to use of the hotel and parking garage.

Together, these spaces are intended to create a more dynamic environment where academic life, professional activity, hospitality, residential living, and community recreation intersect. A central goal of the project is to create a true “third place” for the district, a pedestrian-oriented setting where students, faculty, residents, visitors, and the broader community can gather, linger, and interact throughout the day.

The broader redevelopment is envisioned as a major gateway for North Downtown Tampa, repositioning an underutilized and highly visible site into a more active, walkable and connected district. Located at a key point between Tampa’s established downtown core, the rising Heights District and the historic Hillsborough Riverwalk, the project is intended to serve as a vital hinge between several of the city’s most important urban corridors.

“This is an extraordinary opportunity to help reshape a highly visible site at one of Tampa’s most important urban connection points,” said Nicholas Haines, CEO of Bromley Companies. “Our goal is to work with Stetson to create a district that supports the university’s long-term mission while contributing meaningfully to the continued growth of Downtown Tampa. The site has the potential to become a true gateway, linking downtown, the Heights, and the Riverwalk through a more active, walkable, and connected mixed-use environment.”

While a groundbreaking is anticipated in late 2027, the timing of the multiphase redevelopment is subject to continued planning. As currently envisioned, the project would convert underutilized land into an active district that supports Tampa’s continued growth as a walkable urban center while broadening the area’s economic base.

From an economic development standpoint, the project is expected to generate significant private investment, new construction, and permanent jobs, increased tax revenue, stronger support for local businesses, and enhanced long-term value for surrounding properties. The addition of academic, hotel, residential, office, retail, and food and beverage uses is also expected to create new demand drivers that benefit Stetson, nearby neighborhoods, and the broader Tampa community.

For Stetson University College of Law, the redevelopment represents an opportunity to reinforce the law school’s long-term presence and investment in Tampa while creating a modern academic environment connected to the life of the surrounding district. The project is intended to enhance the student, faculty, alumni, and visitor experience by creating a more active campus edge, improved amenities, and stronger connections to downtown, the Riverwalk, and surrounding neighborhoods.

Bromley brings more than 50 years of real estate experience, including work with national universities and more than 30 years of commitment to the Tampa market. The company’s experience includes complex mixed-use development, long-term master planning, institutional partnerships, infrastructure planning, shared parking solutions, public-realm activation, and property management.

Bromley is best known locally as the master developer behind Midtown Tampa, the 1.8 million-square-foot mixed-use district that helped establish a new connection between Westshore and Downtown Tampa. The company plans to apply similar master-planning principles to the Stetson site, with a focus on transforming a complex urban property into an active, connected district that supports both institutional goals and broader civic growth.

“Our work is guided by the idea that great urban projects need to serve more than one purpose,” Haines said. “They need to support the institution, strengthen the surrounding neighborhood and create lasting value for the broader community. That is the opportunity we see here with Stetson.”

Stetson University

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