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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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The State of Higher Education in Florida at the Turn of the 20th Century

This chapter discusses the state of higher education in Florida at the turn of the 20th century, highlighting the challenges faced by both white and black students in accessing education. It explores the origins and transformations of three universities in Florida: the University of Florida, Florida State University, and Florida A&M University. The chapter also delves into the impact of the Buckman Act of 1905 on public higher education in Florida.

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