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Kent Fuchs to step down as University of Florida president
Read full article: Kent Fuchs to step down as University of Florida presidentUniversity of Florida President Kent Fuchs announced Wednesday that he plans to step down at the end of 2022, saying he has fulfilled commitments he made when he took the helm of the state’s flagship university.
House panel probing free speech at University of Florida
Read full article: House panel probing free speech at University of FloridaA U.S. House subcommittee is investigating whether the University of Florida interfered with academic freedom and free speech when it stopped three professors from testifying as experts in a lawsuit challenging Florida’s controversial election law.
University of Florida changes course, allows professors to testify in lawsuit
Read full article: University of Florida changes course, allows professors to testify in lawsuitThe University of Florida is reversing its position, saying it will allow three professors to serve as experts in a lawsuit challenging a new state election law.
Florida Gators head coach Dan Mullen brushes aside criticism for wanting to ‘pack Swamp’
Read full article: Florida Gators head coach Dan Mullen brushes aside criticism for wanting to ‘pack Swamp’GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Florida coach Dan Mullen was given several more chances Monday to clarify any confusion regarding his comments about wanting to pack 90,000 screaming fans inside Florida Field during the coronavirus pandemic. He declined each of them, brushing aside criticism and insisting he's focused on defending national champion LSU. “I think Texas A&M actually, they created a great atmosphere at the game, created an exciting atmosphere, you know?," the coach said. The Gators had 2,000 of a nearly 17,000 allotment unsold for their home opener against South Carolina two weeks ago. But Mullen apparently believes crowded bleachers would be OK.“These preventative measures remain the most effective ways to slow the spread of COVID-19,” Fuchs said.
University of Florida bans Gator Bait cheer in step against racism
Read full article: University of Florida bans Gator Bait cheer in step against racismGAINESVILLE, Fla. The University of Florida announced Thursday the ban of the Gator Bait cheer by the universitys athletics and Gator Band. In a letter from President Kent Fuchs that detailed out a list of plans to combat racism and social injustice on Floridas campus, the president listed the ban of the cheer by University Athletics and the Gator Band. While I know of no evidence of racism associated with our Gator Bait cheer at UF sporting events, there is horrific historic racist imagery associated with the phrase. Accordingly University Athletics and the Gator Band will discontinue the use of the cheer, Fuchs said. The chant is used at Florida Gators sporting events in insinuating its opponents are gator bait.