Archive for the ‘Politics’ Category
Transportation Safety Board Recommends Tougher Drinking Standards for Drivers
On Tuesday, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) recommenced that all 50 states lower the threshold to the drinking and driving standard from 0.08 blood-alcohol content rate (BAC) to 0.05 BAC in an effort to curb the nation’s drunk driving death toll.
Lowering the rate to 0.05 would...
May 14th, 2013 | Beyond UCF, News, Politics, Safety | Read More
Sequester Means Reduction in Funds for Students Who Receive Federal Aid for College
Written by Jalish Dawes
If Congress does not come to agreement in the near future, the sequestration will affect the number of students receiving federal work-study positions, the federal supplemental educational opportunity grant recipients and loan borrowers.
The sequestration is a term from the Budget...
May 3rd, 2013 | Beyond UCF, Business, Politics | Read More
Former President Bill Clinton Delivers UCF Commencement Address | Full Video
Former U.S. President Bill Clinton spoke to a crowd of thousands of graduates and their families during one of the University of Central Florida’s commencement ceremonies which took place Thursday afternoon.
Receiving a standing ovation upon his entrance from graduates of UCF’s College of Health...
May 2nd, 2013 | Beyond UCF, News, Politics, UCF Administration | Read More
Live Video Stream: Bill Clinton at UCF Graduation
Former U.S. President Bill Clinton is speaking at UCF’s commencement ceremony on Thursday afternoon, marking his third visit to the school.
Clinton will address graduates of UCF’s College of Health and Public Affairs and the College of Medicine’s Burnett School of Biomedical Sciences. He will...
May 2nd, 2013 | Academics, News, Politics, Videos | Read More
President Bill Clinton to Speak at UCF Commencement Ceremony | Receive Honorary Degree
Former U.S. President Bill Clinton will speak at UCF as part of a commencement ceremony and will receive an honorary degree from the university, according to UCF.
Clinton will speak at the 2:30 p.m. ceremony on Thursday, May 2, at the UCF Arena. He will address graduates of UCF’s College of Health...
April 24th, 2013 | Beyond UCF, News, Politics | Read More
Florida Legislature Seeks Cut to General Education Class Requirements
A state legislature committee drafted a law requiring a revision in the General Education Program, cutting courses in September 2013.
This new law will change the number of hours of the General Education Program (GEP) to 30 hours, instead of the current 36-hour requirement, according to the initial draft...
April 23rd, 2013 | News, Politics, UCF Administration | Read More
Students Uneasy About Interest Rates That Are Set to Double in July
Students at UCF are uneasy that the interest rates on their loans are set to double this July.
“I’ll need a lot of loans to finish my bachelor’s degree and go on to med school, so an increase in interest rates would have a huge impact on me. With higher interest rates, I’ll eventually be paying...
April 17th, 2013 | Beyond UCF, Business, News, Politics, Tuition | Read More
Conflicting Reports on Arrest Made in Boston Marathon Bombing Case
Conflicting reports about an arrest being made in the Boston Marathon bombing case are arising and now leading to believe that a suspect has not been arrested as originally reported by CNN.
CNN previously reported that a federal law enforcement source told CNN’s Fran Townsend that an arrest has...
April 17th, 2013 | Beyond UCF, Crime, News, Politics | Read More
Activist Files Public Records Lawsuit Against UCF Trustees, Hitt
An LGBT activist, writer and blogger on Tuesday filed a public records lawsuit against the University of Central Florida’s Board of Trustees and President Dr. John C. Hitt, according to a press release.
John Becker filed the lawsuit against UCF seeking access to public records relating to a research...
April 17th, 2013 | Beyond UCF, News, Politics, UCF Administration | Read More
President Obama to Speak on Boston Marathon Situation | Live
President Obama will speak on the situation at the Boston Marathon at 6:10 p.m. EST.
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April 15th, 2013 | Beyond UCF, Crime, News, Politics | Read More
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Report: UCF Student Accused of Causing Fatal Crash; Blood Tested for Alcohol
May 19, 2013 00:05
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History Made at UCF as Golfer Wins Regional Title | Knights on Their Way to NCAA Championships
May 19, 2013 00:05
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UCF Rosen Instructor Reinstated Following Suspension for “Killing Spree” Reference
May 17, 2013 14:05
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UCF Greek Grades and Sizes Released for Spring 2013; Full Report
May 16, 2013 18:05
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Imagine Dragons Coming to the UCF Arena this September
May 16, 2013 10:05
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