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    Florida University President Candidate Distances from DEI

    Florida University President Candidate Distances from DEI

    Stuart Bell, a candidate for University of Florida president, distances himself from past diversity initiatives, emphasizing "merit" over DEI. This follows Florida's anti-DEI legislation and Bell's previous actions at the University of Alabama.


    Trump’s Grant Order: Meritocracy vs. Diversity in Research & Education

    Trump’s Grant Order: Meritocracy vs. Diversity in Research & Education

    Trump's order restricts grant use, targeting diversity initiatives and critical race theory. It mandates increased data reporting on race/sex in college admissions, aiming for meritocracy. Legal challenges are expected.