University of Florida Cuts All Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Positions in Compliance with State Law

The University of Florida has eliminated all diversity, equity and inclusion positions and closed the Office of the Chief Diversity Officer due to a new state rule prohibiting such programs, redirecting $5 million in funds to faculty retirement. The move is in accordance with a Florida regulation banning state funds for DEI programs and "political or social activism," which Gov. Ron DeSantis praised, while others, including Congressional Black Caucus Chairman Steven Horsford, criticized the decision as intolerant and out of step with public institution values.