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A Florida House Republican’s bill would create a “bill of rights” for members of single-sex student organizations at colleges and universities

In part, the bill would prevent schools from taking “adverse actions” against organizations & students based on the organizations being single-sex.

Florida disputes the First Amendment lawsuits filed by Students for Justice in Palestine at USF and UF

Florida attorneys said Ray Rodrigues’ memorandum is “not enforceable, and the Board (of Governors) cannot deactivate student groups.”
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Florida bill seeks multiple finalists in college president searches

A bill would require Florida colleges to consider three to five finalists in presidential searches, after some searches yielded one candidate
University of South Florida

AAUP criticizes “political interference” by the Florida government at universities

The American Association of University Professors is criticizing the “political interference” in Florida’s higher education system.
Richard Corcoran

Richard Corcoran clears the final confirmation to stay New College of Florida president

State higher-education officials confirmed Richard Corcoran as president of New College of Florida, a Sarasota liberal-arts college.
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Florida officials move to take sociology off list of required social science courses, spurring a backlash

Higher-education officials eye changes at state universities, like a sociology course that deals with gender, sexuality and race.
Aerial photo of downtown Tallahassee, Florida and the State Capitol

Florida lawmakers are shielded from turning over documents related to Ron DeSantis and the “Stop Woke” law

A federal appeals court has shielded 14 current and former Florida lawmakers from having to turn over documents.
University of Florida president candidate Ben Sasse

Controversial Florida university presidents are slated for inauguration and confirmation

University of Florida President Ben Sasse and president of New College of Florida Richard Corcoran will be inaugurated and confirmed.
Free Palestine

The chancellor of Florida’s university system wants schools to disband chapters of National Students for Justice in Palestine

Chancellor Ray Rodrigues asked schools to disband National Students for Justice in Palestine amid the war between Israel and Hamas.
New College of Florida

A judge weighs restrictions Florida has placed on higher education courses

A new Florida law prohibits instruction on certain topics in “general education core courses” at state colleges and universities.
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Despite controversy, the NAIA accepts New College of Florida into a conference

New College of Florida’s new sports teams will compete in the Sun Conference of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics.
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New College of Florida’s business plan is “not financially viable” according to a UF business school professor

UF business faculty: A business plan outlining sweeping changes at New College of Florida is “not financially viable” in its current state.

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