Florida's Tenured Professors Flee Amidst DeSantis' Controversial Education Policies

A wave of tenured professors, including liberal-leaning academics, are leaving their highly coveted positions in Florida's public colleges and universities, citing the conservative administration of Governor Ron DeSantis as the reason. DeSantis has implemented conservative education reforms and dismantled diversity and equity initiatives, leading to an increasingly hostile environment for professors. Some professors have decided to move to Democratic-led states, while others believe that Florida's political climate is not unique and choose to stay. The University of Florida has seen an increase in turnover, with some job candidates withdrawing their applications due to the state's reputation. Conservative activists view the departures as a positive outcome.