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University of Florida axes diversity and inclusion office under new state law

The University of Florida is cutting its DEI program due to a law pushed by Governor Ron DeSantis.
This move eliminates staff jobs, halts DEI-focused contracts, and reallocates $5 million to faculty recruitment.
Conservative-Led legislatures in multiple states are pushing anti-DEI bills, impacting college diversity initiatives.

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The Guardian

University of Florida terminating all diversity, equity and inclusion positions

Move is to comply with state law passed by Governor Ron DeSantis that prohibits public funding of DEI programsThe University of Florida is terminating all its diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) positions to comply with a state law passed in January that prohibits state or federal funds from being used to fund the programs.The university, with more than 30,000 undergraduates, said in a memo issued on Friday that it was closing its office of th…

2 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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Associated Press News

U of Florida axes diversity and inclusion office under GOP-led law aimed at ridding similar programs

The University of Florida is eliminating its chief diversity officer position, scrapping the program’s staff jobs and halting any contracts involving the subject because of a new law passed last

2 months ago·United States

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Hindustan Times

Unravelling the DEI controversies as Florida University axes Diversity, Equity and Inclusion offices

The University of Florida has terminated 13 full-time diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) posts as well as 15 administrative faculty appointments.

2 months ago·New Delhi, India

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abc News

U of Florida axes diversity and inclusion office under GOP-led law aimed at ridding similar programs

The University of Florida is eliminating its chief diversity officer position, scrapping the program’s staff jobs and halting any contracts involving the subject because of a new law passed last year that was pushed by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis

2 months ago·United States

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CNN

University of Florida eliminates DEI office to comply with state regulations

The University of Florida has closed the office of its Chief Diversity Officer in compliance with the Florida Board of Governors regulations, according to a memo from the institution.

2 months ago·Atlanta, United States

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The Washington Post

University of Florida eliminates DEI staff to comply with state law

The University of Florida said it eliminated jobs and halted contracts focused on diversity, equity and inclusion efforts to comply with a 2023 state law.

2 months ago

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