Even in a time of seemingly endless economic gloom, hard times can actually be good times for some professional fields. Take career education, for instance. "When times turn downward and people cannot find jobs, they look for training opportunities," said Dr. Arthur Keiser, whose family started Keiser University in 1977. Today, Keiser University and Keiser Career College has about 15,000 students at several locations throughout the state and online. The school has opened its newest campus, in West Pasco. ...more

March 25, 2009

Small classes with dedicated teachers and motivated students with clear career goals - it sounds like the ideal learning situation and also describes the Career Academy at South Florida Community College. ...more

October 9, 2008

Tommy DeFoe wore his Southern pride on his Confederate flag belt buckle Wednesday as he argued in federal court that a school dress code banning such items violated his free speech rights. ...more

August 14, 2008

Florida Metropolitan University is changing its name to Everest University, just three months after the for-profit school settled with the state attorney general over concerns about its business practices. ...more

November 6, 2007

Florida Metropolitan University is changing its name to Everest University, just three months after the for-profit school settled with the state attorney general over concerns about its business practices. ...more

November 5, 2007