Archive for the ‘Tuition’ Category
SGA Candidate Breakdown: Melissa/Jacob vs. Andy/Zac
After the magnitude of an issue that UCF dealt with in Tower 1 not even a week old, as well as the unstable economy that has led to multiple fee and tuition hikes, the SGA Presidential election could mean more to UCF students than ever this year.
Monday marks the first day of SGA candidate voting, and...
March 25th, 2013 | News, Student Orgs, Tuition, UCF Administration, UCF Greek Life, UCF SGA | Read More
Florida Annual Legislative Session Begins Tuesday; Major Issues to be Discussed
Tuesday begins the annual 60-day Florida Legislative session and it will cover a variety of issues from tuition to healthcare to election reform and more.
One of Gov. Rick Scott’s biggest proposals is a $1.2 billion increase to school funding and almost $400 million more for higher education. This...
March 4th, 2013 | Beyond UCF, News, Politics, Tuition | Read More
Presidential and Vice Presidential Candidates | UCF SGA Election Coverage
KnightNews.com has learned the official candidates for this year’s SGA Presidential and Vice Presidential elections.
Melissa Westbrook and Jacob Kahn
Melissa Westbrook for president and Jacob Kahn for Vice President. Westbrook is the current Community Affairs Specialist under the Whatley/Brill...
February 28th, 2013 | News, Tuition, UCF Administration, UCF SGA | Read More
UCF Hosting Student Open Forum On Thursday
The University of Central Florida will hold an open forum for students on Thursday, February 14.
President Hitt, Provost Waldrop, Vice Presidents, Ehasz, Harms, and Merck will be hosting the forum, any students are welcome to join and voice their opinion on any topic concerning UCF.
The event will take...
February 8th, 2013 | News, Student Orgs, Tuition, UCF Administration, UCF SGA | Read More
Tuition, Fee Increases are an Unwelcome UCF Tradition
It happens with such frequency that it almost seems un-newsworthy, but the university’s Board of Trustees is at it again. It met last week to increase two existing student fees and to establish yet another.
The trustees voted unanimously to increase the Capital Improvement Trust Fund fee to $8.76 per...
February 6th, 2013 | Academics, COMMENTARY, News, Student Orgs, Tuition, UCF Administration, UCF SGA | Read More
UCF Earns Another Recognition as One of the Nation’s “Best Value” Universities
A few weeks ago, UCF earned a spot on Kiplinger’s list for “best value” colleges in the nation. This week, the Princeton Review, one of America’s best-known education services and test-preparation companies, joins Kiplinger in choosing UCF as one of the best academic buys in the country.
The...
February 6th, 2013 | Beyond UCF, Economy, News, Tuition, UCF Administration | Read More
UCF’s Downtown KnightLYNX Route Free For Students; Some Question Spending Motive
As previously reported by KnightNews.com, KnightLYNX will be expanding to provide a UCF to downtown Orlando bus route. Some students, however, are questioning the true motive behind spending student money on the expansion.
The bus will operate from 8:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m. on Friday and Saturday nights...
February 5th, 2013 | Beyond UCF, Entertainment, News, Tuition, UCF Administration, UCF SGA | Read More
UCF’s Board of Trustees Approve Several Fee Increase Proposals
UCF students will have to pay just a little bit more in fees if the school’s Board of Trustees decision gets approved by the state’s Board of Governors.
On Thursday, the University of Central Florida’s Board of Trustees met to discuss, among other things, raising student credit hour...
January 31st, 2013 | Academics, Economy, News, Tuition, UCF Administration, UCF SGA | Read More
$300 Million in University Cuts Expected to be Replaced
Florida University System Chancellor Frank Brogan said he’s been assured by Gov. Rick Scott’s office and legislative leaders that the $300 million eliminated from the state system last year will be restored this year, according to the Tampa Bay Times.
“We asked for our $300 million back and...
January 30th, 2013 | Beyond UCF, Economy, News, Politics, Tuition | Read More
UCF SGA Asks Students for Input on Credit Hour Fee Raises
Proposals for raising students credit hour fees will be discussed at an upcoming Board of Trustees meeting and the Student Government is asking students for your opinion.
“I am sending you this message because I want you to be informed and to reach out to SGA with your thoughts and opinions. I...
January 28th, 2013 | Academics, News, Politics, Student Orgs, Tuition, UCF Administration, UCF SGA | Read More
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UCF Board of Trustees Approve $1.4 Billion Dollar Budget With No Tuition Increase–For Now
May 23, 2013 17:05
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UCF Board of Trustees May Discuss Possible 1.7% Tuition Increase Thursday
May 22, 2013 20:05
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Class of 2017 Summer Orientations Begin at UCF | Video
May 21, 2013 14:05
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UCF Spared 3% Tuition Increase as Gov. Scott Blocks Hike; Video
May 20, 2013 18:05
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Tickets for Hank Williams Jr. Concert at the UCF Arena Now on Sale
May 19, 2013 22:05
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