Donald Landry was approved as UF Interim President by Board of Governors. He had been approved by UF's Board of Trustees, but needed approval from the Florida Board of Governors. His contract includes a $2M salary, $500K in incentives, and a $2M severance if he doesn't become UF's president.

The University of Florida canceled a nearly complete search for a new dean. A spokesman for the governor's office stated they were involved & implied the cancellation was related to claims the four finalists were "ALL radical DEI progressives." Primary reporting: www.chronicle.com/article/u-of...

Florida DOGE audit of state universities: The FL Governor's office has requested information on grants, research, and staffing going back 6 years from the University of Florida. UF is centrally assembling and providing this information. ufwatch.org/florida-doge...

Hey scientists. I need you to speak up EVERY time someone makes a "why research is valuable" webpage and demand inclusion of humanities and social science.

UF signs agreement with ICE The UF Police Department, responding to a directive from the Governor's office, has signed an agreement allowing them to collaborate with ICE for immigration enforcement ufwatch.org/uf-signs-agr...

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