Dismantling the Department of Education

Representative Sheila Cherfilus McCormick (D-FL) issued a statement criticizing President Donald Trump's executive order to dismantle and abolish the Department of Education.

Keister U Capitol Day

TALLAHASSEE, FLA. – On Thursday, March 27, Keiser University will kick off its annual Capitol Day events with an 8:30 AM press conference. The presser occurs during Keiser University Day at the Capitol, a day-long event where members of the Keiser University community gather on the hill to celebrate the University's positive impact on Florida.

-Senator Jay Collins (R-Hillsborough)

-Senator Joe Gruters (R-Sarasota)

-Representative Alex Rizo (R-Hialeah)

-Bob Boyd, President of the Independent Colleges & Universities of Florida

-Arthur Keiser, Ph.D., Keiser University Chancellor

-Belinda Keiser, Keiser University Vice Chancellor

-Gary Vonk, Ph.D., Keiser University Flagship President

-Members of the cabinet and Florida legislators are expected to join Keiser University faculty, staff, alumni, and friends

Debbie Wasserman Schultz-We’re fighting Trump, Musk and their DOGE-bags in court, the community, and Congress.

We need to do all we can to hold them accountable, and ensure Republicans in Congress grow a spine and step up to support American families.

Gus Bilirakis-Studies show that early learning opportunities are vital to student success. On this National Pre-School Teacher Appreciation Day, we recognize and thank those professionals who are working to prepare our youngest learners for future success!

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The Juice is squeezed by Javier Manjarres, Daniel Molina, and Michael Costeines