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UFF President Teresa Hodge talks about new federal lawsuit challenging a 2023 Florida law. Photo provided by Meghan Bowman for WMNF News.

UFF files another lawsuit over a higher education state law

The United Faculty of Florida is a union that represents over 25,000 members in higher education. The group filed a joint lawsuit with the Florida State University and University of Florida chapters in federal court...
University of South Florida

Professors at UF, USF & New College challenge tenure changes in Florida law

Three professors are challenging the constitutionality of a 2023 Florida law that revised tenure in Florida’s university system.
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Fuchs to return as interim UF president

University of Florida trustees brought back former President Kent Fuchs after the sudden resignation of President Ben Sasse.
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Lawsuit over UF student fees goes to the Supreme Court

A class-action lawsuit alleges the University of Florida charged fees to potential & admitted students that were higher than allowed in law.
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Ben Sasse will step down as the president of the University of Florida

University of Florida President Ben Sasse on Thursday announced he will step down July 31 because of his wife’s health.

The Scoop: Thurs. July 11th, 2024 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

USF students are suspended after pro-Palestine protests. Meanwhile, two UF students pled guilty to protests on campus as well.
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UF shutdown case will be heard at Florida Supreme Court on June 5

The potential class-action lawsuit is one of numerous similar cases that were filed in Florida and across the country.
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Florida Supreme Court arguments are set in the UF shutdown case

The Florida Supreme Court will hear arguments about whether the University of Florida should return fees to students because of a campus shutdown early in the COVID-19 pandemic.

A judge rules against pro-Palestine student groups in Florida

Students for Justice in Palestine at the University of Florida and the University of South Florida filed lawsuits alleging that efforts by Gov. Ron DeSantis and state university leaders to disband the groups violated their...

A federal judge weighs Florida’s effort to disband pro-Palestine groups at two state universities, saying “words have consequences”

A judge heard arguments in a challenge to Florida officials’ efforts to disband the pro-Palestine student group SJP at two universities.
israel palestinian Palestine solidarity protest in Tampa 15 May 2021. By Blannie Whelan/WMNF News.

Students for Justice in Palestine at the University of Florida sues the state on First Amendment grounds

SJP at UF is suing over an order issued by university system Chancellor Ray Rodrigues that targeted such organizations on Florida campuses.
The Scoop: WMNF Daily News Digest

The Scoop: Tues., November 14, 2023 Tampa Bay & Florida headlines by WMNF

Virus research at USF The US Department of Agriculture is funding research at the University of South Florida to investigate viruses like the one that causes COVID-19. The 3 million dollar grant will allow researchers...

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