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The University of Arizonas newest provost, announced Friday, will come on board on July 1.

On March 1, UF sent out a memo announcing it was closing the office of the Chief Diversity Officer, eliminating 13 DEI positions and 15 administrative appointments.

Former Republican senator wins praise for energy, ideas and willingness to engage on contentious issues

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"It's a stupid law for many reasons."

In the past year, Sasse has spelled out his plan for the future of UF in increasing detail. In comparison to his presence on campus on his first day, his hopes, strategies and initiatives have landed softly on the university and its constituents.

Florida is a hotbed of the U.S. culture wars and Republican Governor Ron DeSantis has focused his efforts on reshaping the education sector – including what can be taught in the classroom

South Florida Sun Sentinel. November 3, 2023.

From the editorial, "The political appointees who drafted the rule ... are proposing something so ridiculously vague the universities’ only safe response will be to ban pretty much all forms of activism and free speech."