UF professors are taking legal action against Gov. Ron DeSantis and other education officials over the state’s “Stop WOKE Act” law and other DEI restrictions
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.
LaMontagne pled his case to Alachua County Commissioners this week who then asked UF to pause demolition plans. UF Student Senate Minority Leader Max Banach said there is plenty o
The pipe organ inside the University Auditorium is named in honor of Dr. Andrew Anderson, who in 1924 donated $50,000 toward its installation.
University of Florida scientists have secured a $300,000 grant from the National Science Foundation to address one of South Florida's most pressing environmental challenges: excess phosphorus in freshwater ecosystems such as the Everglades.
Plaintiffs say the restrictions are 'punishing educators and students for expressing differing and disfavored viewpoints'
The lawsuit targets the 2023 law and rules passed last year by the state university system's Board of Governors​.
“You may have heard of quantum physics, but have you ever heard of quantum computing? We’re here at UF’s Malachowsky Hall to learn more. Prabhat, tell us more about who you are and what you do,” said Bethany Gaffey, host of UF Innovate.
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.
The University of Florida spent $24 million to upgrade its supercomputer, which is one of the fastest machines in the world and gives Florida researchers access to a tool most academics don’t have.
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday announced the appointment of five people to the University of West Florida Board of Trustees. The appointments of Paul Bailey, Gates Garcia, Adam Kissel, Scott Yenor and Chris Young must still be confirmed by the Florida Senate.