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Drain the University of Florida's DEI Swamp
Welcomed developments from Florida's university presidents should lead to wholesale changes at University of Florida.
Students revolt as Ben Sasse nears university's president job
The Republican senator's past comments on LGBTQ+ rights sparked protests from hundreds of students on Monday.
Who will replace Trump impeacher Senator Ben Sasse in Nebraska?
Sasse is expected to vacate his Senate seat to become president of the University of Florida, and Nebraska's governor will appoint his replacement.
Trump bashes Ben Sasse as author urges former president to take Senate seat
Sasse is expected to resign from his Senate post after being announced as the No. 1 choice for the presidency of the University of Florida.
Hundreds of Bird Species Face Extinction Due to Trade: Scientists
Almost 500 species, most living in the tropics, are vulnerable due to their unique and desirable appearance.
Karl Marx Study Room Name Changed Due to Ukraine-Russia War, Officials Say
The "Communist Manifesto" author's name donned a study room at the University of Florida since 2014, but officials said world events led to the name's removal.
Judge Says University of Florida Can't Stop Professors From Testifying
Several University of Florida professors alleged they were told they couldn't testify in court because their testimony would conflict with the state government.
UF Professors Say School Restricted Them From Criticizing DeSantis: Report
"To a certain extent, faculty often engaged in self-censorship and chose not to 'rock the boat' for fear of retaliation," the report said.
Univ. of Florida Accused of Renaming 'Critical Race' Study To Appease Gov.
The complaint was filed against the school in its latest controversy regarding the academic freedoms of professors.
U.S. Lawmakers Investigating University of Florida For Free Speech Debacle
A House subcommittee is investigating after the school prevented three professors from testifying against a Florida voting law.
Teachers Sue School After Being Barred From Testifying Over FL Voting Law
In a reversal Friday, the University of Florida announced that it would allow the professors to provide testimony as long as they did so on their own time and without using school resources.
University of Florida Will Allow Professors to Testify in Case After Outcry
The decision changes course from an earlier position that barred Dan Smith, Michael McDonald and Sharon Austin from giving expert testimony.
University of Florida Under Review After Barring Professors From Testifying
The school previously said that the testimony would go against the school's interest and relationship with Gov. Ron DeSantis.
University of Florida Bars Professors From Testifying Against Voting Law
The professors argue they're "being denied our constitutional right to free speech by the university."
Shark Attack Deaths Surged in 2020, But the Number of Attacks Declined
"It's a dramatic spike, but it's not yet cause for alarm," Gavin Naylor, director of the Florida Museum of Natural History's shark research program, cautioned.
List Shows Election Officials Who Died From COVID or Tested Positive
"Revall Burke—a Chicago, Illinois poll worker—died of COVID-19 two weeks after the state's primary election," Michael McDonald wrote on the list.
17 Florida Doctors Contract Coronavirus After Attending Private Party
The latest cases include 14 junior residents and two senior residents from the University of Florida Health hospital.
Where Did Florida's Herpes Monkeys Come From?
Also known as Macaca mulatta, the animals originate from countries in Asia.
Gun Deaths in the U.S. Have Spiked Since 2014, Young People Most At Risk
"The burden of death due to firearm violence is a significant public health problem in the United States," wrote the authors of the study.
Secrets of 'Special' Ancient Native American Settlement in Florida Revealed
The settlement dates from the period spanning 900 to 1200 A.D.
Family of Parkland Victim Objects to Use of Daughter's Photo for Protest
Andrew Pollack, father of Parkland shooting victim, Meadow Pollack, voiced his objections over her image being used by the "March For Our Lives" movement, which was started by survivors of the same massacre.
'No Nazis at UF' Demands School Cancel Donald Trump Jr. Event
Bringing Trump Jr. to campus showed that the school condoned the "proliferation of right-wing speech that [incentivizes] and empowers hatred," the group said.
Student Fees to Pay $50,000 for Donald Trump Jr., Girlfriend Speech
Trump Jr. and Kimberly Guilfoyle will receive $50,000 that is to be funded from student activity fees in next week's speech.
Earth's Magnetic Field May Have Been Involved in Neanderthal Extinction
Study suggests weakening of the field resulted in reduced protection from UV rays, leading to mammalian extinctions on Earth.
First Human Case of Mosquito-borne Keystone Virus
Scientists say the teenager is unlikely to be the only person to be infected with the virus.
Richard Spencer Speech Costing Florida University $500K
The school tried to prevent Spencer's visit and was threatened with a lawsuit
Richard Spencer to Continue College Tour
Spencer, president of the National Policy Institute and self-described creator of the term "alt-right," has been invited to appear at a "White Lives Matter" rally at Texas A&M University on Sept. 11.
Watch: World's First Mind-Controlled Drone Race
The University of Florida hosted the world's first brain-drone race.
University of Florida Quarterback Will Grier Suspended After Using Banned Substance
Grier took an over the counter supplement.
Video: Scientists Induce Lightning to 'Watch' Thunder
Researchers capture video footage of lightning and thunder and create images from the acoustic data generated.