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Too woke for Florida? The Board of Governors rejects the nominee for UF president

High-profile conservatives criticized UF pick Santa Ono for his past embrace of diversity, equity and inclusion, or DEI, programs.
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The Florida higher ed Board of Governors will consider UF’s pick for president, Santa Ono

Santa Ono has been picked as president of the University of Florida with a five-year contract that includes a $1.5 million base salary.
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Some conservatives say the University of Florida presidential finalist is too “woke”

At University of Michigan, Santa Ono ended diversity, equity and inclusion efforts and removed a pro-Palestinian protest encampment.

The Scoop: Mon. May 5, 2025, Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

Roundup of news headlines produced for WMNF Community Radio: Trump, Santa Ono, Kathy Castor, Alcatraz reopening, Gaza Strip
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The U of Michigan leader Santa Ono is the sole pick for the president of the University of Florida

Santa Ono, who leads the University of Michigan, is the sole finalist to become president of the University of Florida.
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A judge says that a football recruit can continue his case against the University of Florida

A judge ruled that Jaden Rashada can pursue fraud and conspiracy allegations against defendants including UF football coach Billy Napier.
UFF President Teresa Hodge talks about new federal lawsuit challenging a 2023 Florida law. Photo provided by Meghan Bowman for WMNF News.

UFF files another lawsuit over a higher education state law

The United Faculty of Florida is a union that represents over 25,000 members in higher education. The group filed a joint lawsuit with the Florida State University and University of Florida chapters in federal court...
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Professors at UF, USF & New College challenge tenure changes in Florida law

Three professors are challenging the constitutionality of a 2023 Florida law that revised tenure in Florida’s university system.
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Fuchs to return as interim UF president

University of Florida trustees brought back former President Kent Fuchs after the sudden resignation of President Ben Sasse.
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Lawsuit over UF student fees goes to the Supreme Court

A class-action lawsuit alleges the University of Florida charged fees to potential & admitted students that were higher than allowed in law.
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Ben Sasse will step down as the president of the University of Florida

University of Florida President Ben Sasse on Thursday announced he will step down July 31 because of his wife’s health.

The Scoop: Thurs. July 11th, 2024 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

USF students are suspended after pro-Palestine protests. Meanwhile, two UF students pled guilty to protests on campus as well.
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