USF Health secures nearly $1.3 million to expand nursing education
October 8, 2026 - The University of South Florida Health College of Nursing has received approval for matching grants from the Linking Industry to Nursing Education (LINE) Fund, a "state program that incentivizes collaboration in order to meet the demand for nurses." According to a prepared statement, "the College of Nursing will receive $642,143 in state funding for the 2026-27 academic year, matched dollar for dollar by area healthcare partners, bringing the total investment to nearly $1.3 million." The Florida Board of Governors approved the decision last month.