University of Florida terminates all DEI employees to comply with state regulation [View all]

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Source: ABC WCJB

The University of Florida is firing all employees in positions related to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) according to a memo sent on Friday. It follows the passage of a state law in 2023 targeting college funds spent on DEI.

UF officials say they have closed the Office of the Chief Diversity Officer, eliminated DEI positions and administrative appointments, and halted DEI-focused contracts with outside vendors. Officials say 13 positions were eliminated and 15 administrative appointments were ended for faculty.

Read more: https://www.wcjb.com/2024/03/01/university-florida-terminates-all-dei-employees-accordance-with-state-regulation/