How Not to Talk About Colleagues in Texas, Florida (opinion)
A colleague I very much respect who teaches at a university in a solidly blue coastal state recently…
Florida Deals Another Blow to Sociology
Students at Florida’s 12 public universities will no longer be able to fulfill their general education requirements by…
Florida Passes Bill to Promote AP Class Alternative
Credit for FACT exams is accepted at Florida colleges and universities. Bryan Pollard/iStock Editorial/Getty Images Plus Florida’s Legislature…
5% Cap on Out-of-State Enrollment at Fla. Universities Fails
Students from out of state make up 20 percent of the University of Florida’s undergraduate student body. Bryan Pollard/iStock…
U of Florida’s Republican Club Disbanded
The Florida Federation of College Republicans has disbanded the University of Florida’s local student chapter after finding that…
Florida Board Approves Ban on H-1B Visas
“A one-year pause, even if it goes away after one year, will have lasting effects,” FAU professor Kimberly…
FAMU Says Censoring the Word “Black” Was a Mistake
FAMU president Marva Johnson said using the word “Black” doesn’t violate an anti-DEI state law. Photo illustration by…
Florida Now Accepting Public Comment on H-1B Visa Hiring Ban
Florida took another step Thursday toward banning all its public universities from hiring foreign workers on H-1B visas.…
Florida Proposes H-1B Hiring Ban at All Public Universities
DeSantis told universities in October to end the use of the visa program. All Florida public universities would…
Following Texas, Florida Drops ABA Oversight of Lawyers
Florida is now the second state to drop its requirement that lawyers in the state hold a degree…
West Florida Finalizes Hire of Former GOP Lawmaker
The University of West Florida approved the hire of former Republican lawmaker Manny Diaz Jr. Thursday, seven months…
Florida DOGE Finds Disproportionate Spending at New College
New College spent $83,207 per student in fiscal year 2024, the highest among state universities. Photo illustration by…