Archive for the ‘Economy’ Category

Rick Scott Slashes UCF Earmarks from Florida Budget

All the money the University of Central Florida spends on lobbying wasn’t enough to stop Gov. Rick Scott from swinging his budget ax and hacking away several multi-million dollar “special-interest earmarks” the Legislature steered to UCF. Gone are the following line items impacting...
May 26th, 2011 | Beyond UCF, Economy, News, Politics | Read More

UCF Dental School Could Come to ‘Medical City’ by 2014

Students at the University of Central Florida could soon study how to become dentists. The UCF Board of Trustees is expected to approve a proposal on May 26 which would establish a College of Dental Medicine. It would be located at the UCF Health Sciences Campus at Lake Nona, according to a UCF news...
May 13th, 2011 | Academics, Business, Economy, News, UCF Administration | Read More

UCF Universal Knights 2011: Event Info, Free Parking Pass

KnightNews.com has hunted down all the information UCF students need to know about Universal Knights 2011. Date & Time: 4 p.m. Sunday, April 3, 2011 to 1 a.m. April 4 | Exclusive UCF hours start at 8 p.m. Which Park? Islands of Adventure (where Harry Potter Land is located). Free Parking: Click here...
April 2nd, 2011 | Economy, Entertainment, News, Night Life, UCF SGA | Read More

1,000 Free Minutes for Texting YES to 11113020 for AT&T iPhone Customers?

KnightNews.com is investigating reports we’ve gotten that AT&T is giving away 1,000 free rollover minutes to iPhone customers. According to multiple blogs, iPhone customers can text “YES” to 11113020 by March 31, 2011 to get the free minutes. AT&T should respond shortly after...
February 12th, 2011 | Business, Economy, News | Read More

$185K Bonus for Hitt on UCF BOT Agenda for Wednesday

UPDATE 11/10/10, 3:00 P.M.- President Hitt’s $185,000 merit bonus was approved by the Board of Trustees by a vote of 12-0. KnightNews.com was in attendance at the meeting, and will be providing a full recap of the issues discussed, as well as an interview with the Board of Trustees chair member...
November 9th, 2010 | Economy, News, Tuition, UCF Administration | Read More

Alex Sink: BOG Should ‘Take Another Look’ At Block Tuition Plan

While the University of Central Florida says it’s not opposing a proposal to give Florida universities the power to charge students for classes they’re not taking, Florida’s Chief Financial Officer and Democratic Gubernatorial Candidate Alex Sink had this suggestion for the state agency...
October 5th, 2010 | Academics, Beyond UCF, Economy, News, Tuition, UCF Administration, Videos | Read More

Alex Sink or Rick Scott? Register to Vote by Oct. 4 to Have Your Say

The November election is right around the corner and KnightNews.com wants to let you know of an important deadline coming up. October 4 is the last day to register to vote for the general election in November. Posted below is a link to voter registration from the Florida Division of Elections. http://election.dos.state.fl.us/pdf/webappform.pdf This...
September 28th, 2010 | Beyond UCF, Economy, Politics | Read More

Obama BP Oil Address: Watch Live Video from Oval Office

President Barack Obama toured Florida and other gulf states. KnightNews.com has embedded a live strem of his address about the BP oil disaster. Check it out below: Sponsored Advertisement
June 15th, 2010 | Beyond UCF, Economy, News, Politics | Read More

UCF Tuition Differential: Another Big Hike Around the Corner

Tuition at the University of Central Florida could spike 15 percent this fall if state leaders grant UCF’s request for the hike. BOARD OF GOVERNORS MEETING LIVE (WHEN AVAILABLE): All 11 state schools making up Florida’s State University System have asked for the maximum 15 percent annual...
June 9th, 2010 | Economy, News, Tuition, UCF Administration | Read More

Bros Icing Bros: From UCF to the New York Times, Smirnoff Ice Is Hot

It’s been about  a week and a half since KnightNews.com published this story documenting how “Bros Icing Bros” was becoming a big hit at UCF, and in that short time, it seems the strange phenomenon is still going strong. Daily Buzz Host Gets Iced on TV Make no mistake: Bros Icing...
June 9th, 2010 | Beyond UCF, Economy, News | Read More
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