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UF’s new president, Ben Sasse, has yet to make a big splash on campus

As the former U.S. senator gets to know Florida’s flagship university, some lament that they haven’t seen much of him.

Prohibited topics like race and gender would be allowed in higher level classes, but subject to review.

It’s the latest development in a takeover of the state school directed by Gov. Ron DeSantis.

Students across Florida participated in Walkout2Learn protests Friday.

Bill sponsor calls critics “lying or biased” as the debate over who should govern universities continues.

Interim President Richard Corcoran cited “extraordinary circumstances” in the letter circulated last week.

The new scholarship program at St. Petersburg College was inspired by numbers showing that many low-income students haven’t been applying.

Specific references to “diversity, equity and inclusion” were removed over concerns that could endanger accreditation of some courses and programs.

The move by conservative leader Richard Corcoran is a clear signal of the Florida school’s new direction.

The announcements this week follow security concerns raised last week by the Board of Governors.