Broward College

The college has been without a permanent leader since last October, when the then-president abruptly resigned. The application window is now open and candidates have a soft deadline of May 3, 2024.

Acting President Barbara Bryan has announced she'll be leaving Broward College when her contract ends on April 3, rather than taking a contract extension. Now, the school's board is hiring a firm to launch a national search for a new leader.

Henry Mack III decided not to accept the Broward College president job after he and school officials could not agree on a salary. The Board of Trustees named Barbara Bryan as his replacement on Wednesday, less than a day after he had been chosen.

The move follows a pattern of Gov. Ron DeSantis allies winning top spots at state colleges. Henry Mack III had previously served as the college’s associate dean for Academic Affairs.

Three state colleges will launch civics “academies” aimed at preparing high school and college students for careers in government, Gov. Ron DeSantis said Monday.

We're joined by a panel of enrollment administrators from colleges and universities from across South Florida to discuss the state of higher education. Plus, Kate Payne joins WLRN to cover education.

We're joined by a panel of enrollment administrators from colleges and universities from across South Florida to discuss the state of higher education. Plus, Kate Payne joins WLRN to cover education.

Florida International University and Broward College plan to use the unrestricted funding to boost programs for needy students.

With the state facing a budget crunch thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, what has been the impact of the virus on the finances of local colleges and universities? Can schools keep tuition in check?

Broward College announced Wednesday that it received nearly $400,000 in grant funding to assist students who may be facing food insecurity. The Florida Blue Foundation granted the college $377,000 to use over the next four years to build three food pantries, one in each campus.

Newcomers unseating incumbents. Close city commission races in Dania Beach and Hallandale Beach. Broward County's political makeup has shifted slightly after the most recent election.

Broward Schools face pressure to reopen. Local community colleges and the coronavirus. Plus, a conversation about jazz and social justice.