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As the University of Florida cuts classes from general education requirements, the Hamilton Center dominates the new offerings.

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UF adds Western canon-focused courses to general education

By Cameron Countryman | Feb. 27

Last year, faculty across Florida reviewed general education catalogs to ensure courses fell in line with a new law targeting perceived left-wing bias in higher education. The law required general education courses not distort historical events or teach “identity politics.” Additionally, humanities courses must include selections from the Western canon.

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UF pauses admissions for out-of-state transfer students

By Alligator Staff report | Feb. 25

The action does not affect transfer students already admitted to UF. Freshmen applicants and those admitted through UF Online also remain unaffected.

Interim UF President nominee Dr. Donald Landry responds to questions about his medical leadership roles at Columbia and Harvard. Dr. Landry testified in front of the Board of Trustees at the Emerson Alumni Hall on Monday, Aug. 25, 2025.

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UF’s next president could earn up to $3 million annually

By Leona Masangkay | Feb. 23

Current UF interim president Donald Landry works under a $2 million base salary, not including bonuses up to an additional $500,000.

The Disability Resource Center at the Univeristy of Florida, Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026.

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UF faculty scramble to make online content compliant with accessibility guidelines

By Julia Daniyar | Feb. 22

Starting April 24, all UF online materials, websites and mobile applications must meet Web Content Accessibility Guidelines. Faculty and staff are required to go back and update any course materials that do not already meet these guidelines, including Microsoft Office files, website content, social media and videos.

Chairman of the Board of Trustees Morteza “Mori” Hosseini interviews Dr. Donald Landry on his stance on antisemitism. Dr. Landry testified in front of the Board of Trustees at the Emerson Alumni Hall, Monday, Aug. 25, 2025 in Gainesville, Fla.

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As UF starts third presidential search in 4 years, excitement wears thin

By Leona Masangkay | Feb. 15

This is UF’s third presidential search in four years. Following the abrupt resignation of Ben Sasse in 2024, Dr. Donald Landry was selected by the UF Board of Trustees as interim president when Santa J. Ono, the University of Michigan’s then-president, was rejected.

U.S. Circuit Judge Emil Bove speaks at the Martin H. Levin Advocacy Center at the University of Florida, Monday, Feb. 9, 2026.

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UF hosts former Trump lawyer as guest speaker

By Ariana Badra and Angelique Rodriguez | Feb. 10

Bove was elevated to Deputy Attorney General and then the 3rd Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals. His nomination to the latter led to over 80 former judges signing a letter asking for his rejection.

Graham Woods at the University of Florida, Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026.

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UF committee delays decision on project that could remove nearly 1,000 trees

By Juliana DeFilippo | Feb. 8

The project would remove an estimated 947 trees, including 67 designated as heritage trees. The designation applies to trees of notable size, shape or importance.

Under the Office of Sustainability, UF is supposedly instituting a Climate Action Plan. However, no information can be found on this plan.

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UF’s new Climate Action Plan in limbo as indefinite pause continues

By Alabama Weninegar | Feb. 7

Last year, the university closed its Office of Sustainability, the entity responsible for implementing the plan, after 20 years of service.

New Board of Governors regulations could give DeSantis more influence over UF’s presidential search, allowing the board to appoint a member to the search committee and requiring all finalists to get BoG approval.

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Florida universities are one step closer to a yearlong pause on H-1B visas

By Leona Masangkay | Jan. 29

On Thursday, the board moved forward with an amendment that would stop Florida universities from using the H-1B visa program to hire new employees for the remainder of this year. Public comment is available for two weeks, after which the board will officially vote on the policy.

Professor Lyrissa Lidsky delivers a presentation at the Straughn Professional Development Center, Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026.

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As UF enforces neutrality policy, retired faculty question limits on speech

By Sara Dhorasoo | Jan. 23

The discussion, led by UF constitutional law scholar Lyrissa Lidsky, came after UF implemented a policy that limits when university leaders may comment on public issues.

The University of Florida’s new institutional neutrality rule will alter how its staff communicate with students.

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UF’s new institutional neutrality policy is in effect. Here’s what to know.

By Alexa Ryan | Jan. 11

At UF, which was the first Florida university to adopt the policy — with the University of West Florida following suit shortly afterward — some faculty have already spoken against what some view as a breach of First Amendment rights.

An incoming Florida law requires professors to meet syllabus deadlines earlier, and could face
public backlash about what they are teaching.

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Florida schools won’t enforce controversial syllabuses rule until Summer, state says

By Alabama Weninegar | Jan. 11

Faculty members across Florida public universities and state colleges are preparing to comply with a new regulation requiring them to publicly post their syllabuses and class materials 45 days before the semester begins. But confusion remains over when and how the rule will be enforced.

UF Faculty Senate members vote to delay the COVID-19 no-confidence resolution in the Reitz Union Chamber on Thursday, Oct. 21, 2021.

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Faculty union battles university over post-tenure review at 6-hour impasse hearing

By Aaron Zagal Yaji | Jan. 9

Over 60 faculty members gathered in the Reitz Union Senate Chamber Jan. 8, where the United Faculty of Florida UF chapter met with UF’s Board of Trustees for a contract negotiation impasse hearing.

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James W. Heavener reappointed to UF Board of Trustees despite ongoing federal case

By Nevaeh Baker Harris | Jan. 8

Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the reappointment of James W. “Bill” Heavener to the UF Board of Trustees Wednesday. DeSantis’ appointment is subject to confirmation by the Florida Senate.

UF President Ben Sasse interacts with parade goers during the Homecoming Parade on Friday, Oct. 6, 2023.

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Sasse's diagnosis: How politicians, UF colleagues are responding

By Alligator Staff report | Dec. 23

Former UF President Ben Sasse announced his terminal cancer diagnosis on social media this morning. The post was met with an outpouring of sympathy from former and current colleagues from the U.S. Senate and UF administration, along with other top politicians and public figures.

Outgoing UF president Ben Sasse speaks in front of Governor Ron DeSantis on Wednesday, May 8, 2024.

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‘It’s a death sentence:’ Former UF President Sasse shares terminal cancer diagnosis

By Maria Arruda | Dec. 23

Former UF President Ben Sasse announced his stage 4 pancreatic cancer diagnosis in a post made on X Tuesday morning.

The UF Levin College of Law located at 309 Village Drive in Gainesville, Fla., Friday, Nov. 4, 2022.

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Court pauses UF law student’s return to campus after expulsion for antisemitic posts

By Zoey Thomas | Dec. 11

An appellate court ruled a UF law student’s ban from campus can temporarily remain in place as the court continues to consider the appeal.

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UF interim president was a no-show at Faculty Senate meeting

By Leona Masangkay | Dec. 9

A new institutional neutrality policy sparked confusion at a Faculty Senate meeting today – despite being at the top of the meeting agenda. UF Interim President Donald Landry, a major proponent for the policy, was absent.

Interim University of Florida President Dr. Donald Landry speaks as Gov. Ron DeSantis smiles in the background at Emerson Alumni Hall on the university’s campus on Monday, Sept. 29, 2025.

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UF interim president encourages employees to maintain ‘institutional neutrality’

By Leona Masangkay | Dec. 9

A new policy enforcing institutional neutrality was unanimously passed at a UF Board of Trustees meeting Dec. 5. Interim president Donald Landry summarized the change in an email sent to all university employees Dec. 9.

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UF interim president urges faculty to be scholars, not advocates, at Faculty Senate meeting

By Maria Arruda | Nov. 20

Landry said he met with every UF dean and college leadership prior to this month’s Senate presentation, and he wished to show, “in the spirit of shared governance,” the idea faculty is part of leadership and thus responsible for maintaining institutional neutrality.