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Carl Van Ness, "The Making of Florida's Universities: Public Higher Education at the Turn of the Twentieth Century" (UP of Florida, 2023)

New Books in Higher Education

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Budget Battles and the Impact on Florida Universities

This chapter delves into the budget challenges faced by universities in Florida during the early 20th century, exploring the funding struggle, the role of the Florida Board of Control, and the lobbying efforts by the University of Florida Alumni Association. It also discusses the long-lasting impact of these budget battles on the public university system in Florida and the ongoing conflicts between academia and politics.

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