The memo cites recent state restrictions on the use of public funds.

The University of Florida has eliminated all diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) positions at the university, according to an administrative memo that was released Friday.

The memo cites a recent state ban on the use of public funds for diversity, equity and inclusion programs, activities and policies – as well as activities for “political or social activism” – in the public college system. The Florida Board of Governors passed this restriction in January, shortly after the Florida Board of Education passed a similar ban.

The University of Florida has closed the Office of the Chief Diversity Officer, “eliminated DEI positions and administrative appointments, and halted DEI-focused contracts with outside vendors,” the memo states.

  • @iamericandre
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    418 months ago

    Florida universities in a foot race to lose accreditation

  • SeaJ
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    48 months ago

    Florida hates diversity. Not racist at all. /s

  • SaltySalamander
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    8 months ago

    Only white is alright, amirite Florida??

    God DAMN that state is a shithole. Bugs Bunny had it right.

    • Flying Squid
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      398 months ago

      Your “heritage” lasted 5 years. The Obama administration lasted three years longer than your “heritage.”

      So Obama is more normal than the glorious Confederacy.

      Sorry.

      • @raef
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        28 months ago

        Florida’s heritage is to be a shitty place:

        “On August 11, 1776, when news of the Declaration of Independence became known in St. Augustine, they became so incensed that they made effigies of John Hancock and Samuel Adams and hung them in the trees in St. Augustine Plaza and set them on fire." (Ben Brotemarkle. 2024. FLORIDA TODAY)

    • themeatbridge
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      368 months ago

      Yes, Florida is normally bigoted, unfortunately.

    • @betheydocrime
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      138 months ago

      I think it’s important to point out here that you think ignorance is “normal”

    • SeaJ
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      38 months ago

      Do you not consider diversity normal?