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Charles L. Welch, President of the Arkansas State University System, Named New AASCU President and CEO

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023

WASHINGTON, Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU), announced Charles L. Welch as its new president and CEO, effective January 15, 2024. Welch succeeds Mildred García who led the association for more than five years before becoming chancellor of the California State University in October.

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  • The American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU), announced Charles L. Welch as its new president and CEO, effective January 15, 2024.
  • Welch succeeds Mildred García who led the association for more than five years before becoming chancellor of the California State University in October.
  • WASHINGTON, Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU), announced Charles L. Welch as its new president and CEO, effective January 15, 2024.
  • "It's an honor to join AASCU at a time when regional comprehensive universities are poised to make a critical impact.

University of South Florida accepts invitation into the Association of American Universities

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Thursday, June 1, 2023

TAMPA, Fla., June 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The University of South Florida has reached a historic milestone by accepting an invitation to join the Association of American Universities (AAU), a prestigious group of the 71 leading research institutions in the United States and Canada. USF is the first public university in Florida to be invited to join the AAU in nearly 40 years and is now one of two institutions from the State University System of Florida to serve as an AAU member. USF is one of six universities in the U.S. announced today as new AAU members.

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  • TAMPA, Fla., June 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The University of South Florida has reached a historic milestone by accepting an invitation to join the Association of American Universities (AAU), a prestigious group of the 71 leading research institutions in the United States and Canada.
  • USF is one of six universities in the U.S. announced today as new AAU members.
  • "The University of South Florida is honored to accept an invitation to become an AAU member and join the most prestigious association in higher education," USF President Rhea Law said.
  • "Receiving an invitation to join the Association of American Universities is one of the most significant accomplishments in University of South Florida history," said USF Board of Trustees Chair Will Weatherford.

IFF and Florida Polytechnic University Celebrate Beginning of Construction on State-of-the-Art Global Citrus Innovation Center

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Tuesday, October 25, 2022

Today in a ceremonial presentation, IFF (NYSE:IFF) and Florida Polytechnic University laid the foundation for the new Citrus Innovation Center, located on the Universitys campus in Lakeland, Florida.

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  • Today in a ceremonial presentation, IFF (NYSE:IFF) and Florida Polytechnic University laid the foundation for the new Citrus Innovation Center, located on the Universitys campus in Lakeland, Florida.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221025006068/en/
    IFF and Florida Polytechnic University Celebrate Beginning of Construction on State-of-the-Art Global Citrus Innovation Center (Photo: Business Wire)
    What an honor to celebrate this beacon for innovation and excellence, that is a perfect blend of science and creativity, said Nicolas Mirzayantz, president, Nourish Division, IFF.
  • IFF holds a leading position in R&D investment, said Christophe de Villeple, president, Scent Division, IFF.
  • We are proud that IFF recognized the strategic advantage in partnering with our University, said Randy K. Avent, president of Florida Poly.

Florida Poly launches two new master's degree programs

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Tuesday, May 17, 2022

LAKELAND, Fla., May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Florida Polytechnic University is introducing two new Master of Science degrees this fall in data science and engineering management. The two leading-edge graduate programs were created in response to growing University enrollment and high industry demand. 

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  • New Master of Science degrees in data science and engineering management will be offered at Florida Polytechnic University this fall.
  • LAKELAND, Fla., May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Florida Polytechnic University is introducing two new Master of Science degrees this fall in data science and engineering management .
  • The two leading-edge graduate programs were created in response to growing University enrollment and high industry demand.
  • The data science degree is an evolution of an existing degree track within the computer science degree program, while the engineering management degree is an evolution of an existing track within the engineering degree program.