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FAU

Tensions flare during a meeting about the stalled search for a president of FAU

A fractious trustees meeting at FAU exposed a rift over the school's response to the suspension of its presidential search process.
New College of Florida

Lawsuit alleges that a new law will censor and prohibit courses and topics at New College of Florida

A group opposing Gov. Ron DeSantis’ efforts to remake New College filed a lawsuit alleging that a new law prohibits several courses & topics.
New College

Unions and a New College professor challenge a Florida law that got rid of arbitration

Faculty unions and a New College of Florida professor who was denied tenure have challenged the constitutionality of a new state law.
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FSU considers leaving the ACC over revenue distribution

Florida State University's Board of Trustees is considering a departure from the Atlantic Coast Conference due to revenue distribution.
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.
Richard Corcoran

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.
New College of Florida SRQ

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.

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