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Monday, November 17, 2008

FSU, FAMU mulling a split of the College of Engineering, Tallahassee Democrat

By Stephen D. Price and Angeline J. Taylor
November 13, 2008

Officials at Florida A&M and Florida State universities have begun discussions to possibly split the College of Engineering, a move that would dismantle an agreement in place since 1982.

Florida State officials hope having their own engineering program would improve their chances for an invitation to the exclusive Association of American Universities, officials said.

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