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FAMU

Florida urges the judge to reject FAMU students’ case alleging racial discrimination

State education officials asked a judge to toss out a lawsuit by Florida A&M University students alleging discrimination against the historically Black school.
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Richard Corcoran makes the shortlist for president of New College of Florida

New College of Florida has 3 finalists for a new president and the Sarasota school’s Interim President Richard Corcoran is one.
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At ALEC, Ron DeSantis dismisses faculty turnover at New College of Florida

At an ALEC conference Gov. Ron DeSantis shrugged off reports about high faculty turnover at his remade New College of Florida.
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This New College of Florida student is transferring out of state because the school kicked them out of medically necessary housing

We spoke with a student, Basil Pursley, who is fed up with changes at New College of Florida and is transferring out of state.
UF higher education university

Appeals court weighs subpoenas of lawmakers over Florida’s “Stop WOKE” law

A federal appeals court sounded skeptical of arguments that Florida lawmakers should be required to turn over documents on "Stop WOKE."
FAU

New Florida law that shields identities of candidates for higher ed presidents is criticized

Leaders of a First Amendment group say a new Florida law shielding presidential candidates’ identities harms trust and academic freedom.
FAU

Three finalists are named for FAU president; Randy Fine isn’t one

Three finalists to become president of Florida Atlantic University were announced; Rep. Randy Fine isn't one of them.
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DeSantis: Florida goes ‘even further’ after SCOTUS ruling on affirmative action

Gov. Ron DeSantis told a Moms for Liberty convention that Florida goes “even further” than the Supreme Court ruling stopping affirmative action in college admissions.
UF higher education university

Florida sues feds over college accreditation

Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody has filed a lawsuit alleging federal laws and policies about higher ed are unconstitutional.
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Sides battle over Florida’s “Stop WOKE” law, speech rights and academic freedom

Academics urge a federal appeals court to uphold a decision blocking Florida's 2022 "Stop WOKE" law restricting race-related instruction.
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New College of Florida faculty censures board of trustees

Listen:   New College of Florida faculty have voted to censure the college’s Board of Trustees. Faculty mentioned a long list of grievances in a letter sent to the school’s leadership. Miriam Wallace, English professor...
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Florida lawmakers target university campus diversity efforts

the Florida House gave final approval to a bill to prevent colleges & universities from spending money on diversity, equity & inclusion initiatives.
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