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UF alum, author discusses graphic novel on Cuban children sent to U.S. in 1960s (opens the original)
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In the 1960s, a mass exodus of tens of thousands of Cuban children arrived in the United States. Many of them were sent here by their families, who feared they would be indoctrinated by Fidel Castro's regime in Cuba. Now, there's a new graphic novel that tells their story. Andre Frattino is an award winning author and University of Florida alum. He recently wrote a graphic novel called "We Are Pan." It's a fictionalized retelling of real accounts from surviving Pedro Pans. Recently, Kristin Cher
Higher education reporter explains new Florida policies on undocumented students, visa restrictions (opens the original)
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This year has seen a lot of shakeups in higher education. But no one is feeling the pressure more than students from other countries. The Florida Board of Governors recently barred undocumented students from attending public universities in the state. And a new federal rule goes into effect next week that would place restrictions on international students coming to the U.S. to study. To learn more about the changes to higher ed, Kristin Chermont Spina spoke earlier with Karin Fischer. She's the
New NASA telescope could change the way we think about the universe (opens the original)
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A new telescope launched this past weekend that could change what we know about the universe. NASA launched its Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope on Sunday from Kennedy Space Center. To talk more about the telescope and its launch, Kristin Chermont Spina sat down with Marian Summerall. She's a producer on Central Florida Public Media’s space exploration podcast “Are We There Yet?” To start, I asked her to tell me what the Nancy Grace Roman Telescope is – and what it’s designed to do.
INTERVIEW: Previewing Florida's 2026 general election with WUSF's Douglas Soule (opens the original)
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While the primary election was only last week, candidates are already gearing up for November. To learn more about what to expect as we get closer to the general election, Kristin Chermont Spina spoke with WUSF state government reporter Douglas Soule. She first asked him about the big election headline from this week — GOP gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds announcing his running mate, Florida State Senator David Avila.
Florida expands swimming lesson voucher program to curb climbing drowning death rate (opens the original)
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Florida is doing more to help kids learn to swim. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, drowning is the leading cause of death among children ages 1 to 4, and childhood drownings are increasing in Florida. Last year, the state recorded its highest number of child drowning deaths as 120 children lost their lives. So far this year, 89 children have died — on track to surpass last year's tragic record. That's according to the state department of children and families. Autisti
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