Florida, DEI and university professors

Florida professors file lawsuit against state law restricting DEI in higher education
Law restricted or eliminated courses, cut funding for DEI initiatives, impeded academic research, and stifled student voices, suit alleges.
Florida college professors file federal lawsuit over DeSantis' DEI restrictions
Professors at Florida International University, the University of Florida and Florida State University are plaintiffs in the new lawsuit.
Professors file a federal lawsuit challenging Florida's DEI restrictions
The six professors claim the restrictions violate educators’ and students’ speech rights. They say is has "left instructors and students fearful for the future of not only education, but also free thought and democracy in Florida.
Florida professors file suit challenging laws on diversity efforts
State restrictions “have left instructors and students fearful for the future of not only education, but also free thought and democracy in Florida,” the professors’ lawyers wrote.
'An alarming overreach': Florida professors sue over DeSantis-signed DEI restrictions
Plaintiffs in this lawsuit say they're now being punished, and they argue more is at stake than Florida's higher education system.
Fl profs file federal lawsuit challenging DEI restrictions, law to curb ‘woke ideologies’
The educators and their attorneys argue Florida’s 2023 law — signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis — violates educators’ and students’ speech rights and is chilling expression in public
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University of Florida student reacts to ceasefire deal, her friend held hostage
Lauren Robbins' friend Liri Albag has been held hostage since Oct. 9. That’s just two days after the war in Gaza started.
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Public universities in Florida have extensive lineup of events marking MLK Day
Florida International University held its MLK Day of Service from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. Saturday. University of Florida already ...
Florida Gulf Coast University student celebrated for lifesaving stem cell donation
At an FGCU women's basketball game, student Zoe Horowitz and the recipient of her stem cells met, embraced and were honored ...
Florida men's basketball assistant accused of sexual assault in Title IX complaint will continue to be with team
Head coach Todd Golden has also stayed on the sideline after he was accused of sexual harassment in a Title IX complaint.
Who is the new attorney general of Florida? Here's who will replace Ashley Moody
Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody was appointed to take Marco Rubio's U.S. Senate seat. Here's who her replacement will ...
University of Florida Pipe Organ Centennial event to kick off year-long celebration of music
The pipe organ inside the University Auditorium is named in honor of Dr. Andrew Anderson, who in 1924 donated $50,000 toward ...
Ex-Florida State Quarterback Transferring To D2 School, Third Program In Three Years
Former Florida State quarterback AJ Duffy will be suiting up for his third team in as many seasons in 2025. He entered the NCAA Transfer Portal once again in December and he's found his landing spot.
Florida school voucher group under fire over student repayments
Student shots: The percentage of Florida students entering kindergarten with required vaccinations continues to decline, ...