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UF eliminates diversity office; will steer money to faculty recruitment instead

The move comes in response to new state policy prohibiting spending on diversity, equity and inclusion efforts.

The American Association of University Professors said changes at the Sarasota school have “seriously impaired” faculty.

The plan also is offering refunds to long-time customers, with enrollment starting this week.

The decision stems from an argument that students can be “radicalized” by the subject. An American history course will replace it.

The State Board of Education also downgrades sociology, identified as a topic that could “radicalize” students.

The university system chancellor clarified Gov. Ron DeSantis’ remarks on Wednesday.

The governor proposes waiving application deadlines and credit requirements and an emergency order is issued.

Sarah Starr always regretted skipping college. Then she decided to go with one of her kids.

The program has students thinking ahead, with more of them filling out their federal student aid forms.

Report paints a grim picture of a system controlled by politicians. The governor’s office calls it “a hoax.”