Prof: Anti-woke crusade "will backfire" Courts see anti-DEI efforts as not only infringements "on free speech, but as an infringement on academic freedom" Salon · Mar 9, 2024
Emmitt Smith Slams Alma Mater’s Decision to Shutter Diversity Office The former Gator ripped his alma mater and said he was “disgusted” with the controversial decision. Sports Illustrated · Mar 3, 2024
University Of Florida Eliminates DEI Employees, Conservatives Applaud Decision Controversy surrounds UF's decision to eliminate DEI employees, sparking debate on diversity and inclusion in academic institutions. Top News · Mar 3, 2024
Dozens injured after panic during Israel vigil at the University of Florida causes stampede A vigil attendee had fainted during the vigil leading to shouts for help, which were misunderstood by the crowd, and panic broke out The Independent UK · Oct 11, 2023
UF seeks design firm for massive, $400 million Swamp makeover Iconic Ben Hill Griffin Stadium is in need of a facelift after all these years. Orlando Sentinel · Jul 3, 2023
After rebounding from first UFC loss, Pat Sabatini looks to start ‘breaking through those rankings’ Pat Sabatini was more impressive than ever in rebounding from his first UFC loss, and now he's looking for "a number next to my name." USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 29, 2023
Gators’ CWS collapse to LSU ‘a hard pill to swallow’ Florida sophomore Jac Caglianone was poised to end a record-setting, breakout season as a hero in Gainesville and national champion. Orlando Sentinel · Jun 27, 2023
Mike Bianchi: Gators AD Scott Stricklin on Billy Napier: ‘Incredibly pleased with how he’s building program’ Can we please stop with the ridiculous chatter about Billy Napier being on some sort of fictional hot seat heading into just his second season at the University of Florida? Orlando Sentinel · May 22, 2023
Michelle Kaufman: NIL is 'the next arms race' in college sports, UM athletes need more than John Ruiz Remember back in 2021, when Name, Image and Likeness were borderline dirty words that college coaches and administrators tiptoed around because (Heaven forbid!) they would be accused of endorsing the idea of paying “amateur” athletes? Miami Herald · Apr 18, 2023
Florida shifts strategy, leadership surrounding NIL legislation GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The University of Florida will change strategy and leadership surrounding name, image and likeness legislation that has created confusion, conflicting approaches, oversight challenges and a high-profile public relations flop involving former quarterback commit Jaden Rashada. Orlando Sentinel · Apr 11, 2023
Road to 2024: There are two kinds of Opposition alliances, but how will the Congress fit in? This week, two forms of non-attendance spotlighted the opposition’s challenge in forming alliances in the run-up to the Lok Sabha poll next year. Newslaundry · Mar 25, 2023
DeSantis vs. diversity: Blacklists have universities playing defense as Republicans attack MIAMI — When she visited Florida Polytechnic University with a group of girls from her middle school class last month, Sarah imagined herself in college learning how to use the beakers and Bunsen burners she saw while touring the chemistry lab. Miami Herald · Mar 19, 2023
Mike Bianchi: Will last NCAA basketball transfer please turn out the lights? ORLANDO, Fla. — Even College of Charleston guard Dalton Bolon, a 24-year-old senior in his seventh year of college eligibility, is not a big fan of the unrestrainable, uncontainable transfer portal that now runs non-stop throughout college basketball. Orlando Sentinel · Mar 18, 2023
‘Oldest animal fossil’ that rewrote India’s history turns out to be recently ‘decayed bee hive’ ‘Closer look demonstrates that the impression resulted from decay of a modern beehive’ The Independent UK · Feb 3, 2023
Tribune News Service · Feb 2, 2023 Florida Gators’ Billy Napier: ‘We’re playing a game that’s never been played before’ GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Florida Gators coach Billy Napier said he wished he could get into specifics Wednesday about what happened with Jaden Rashada — why his program lost its top quarterback prospect in years over a multimillion-dollar name, image and likeness dispute.
Miami Herald · Jan 21, 2023 Creating a safer fentanyl. How UF researchers are making the deadly drug less addictive MIAMI — A group of scientists say they’ve created a safer version of fentanyl that could potentially diminish the drug’s addictive side effects, which have resulted in annual deaths of tens of thousands of people across the United States.
Sports Illustrated · Jan 21, 2023 There Are No Winners in the Jaden Rashada Florida Saga The quarterback from California was let down by many people around him in the messiest name, image and likeness fiasco to date.
Tribune News Service · Jan 19, 2023 Matt Baker: 3 thoughts on what’s next for Florida after Jaden Rashada fallout Though the uncertainty over Jaden Rashada’s Florida Gators future ended Tuesday when he requested a release from his letter of intent, the fallout is ongoing. Here are three thoughts about what’s next after a $13 million name, image and likeness dispute helped cost UF of one of the nation’s top…
Tribune News Service · Jan 18, 2023 Quarterback prospect Jaden Rashada files for release from Florida letter of intent TAMPA, Fla. — The saga between the Florida Gators and blue-chip quarterback Jaden Rashada has come to an end.
Orlando Sentinel · Jan 15, 2023 Mike Bianchi: Florida Gators’ $13 million gaffe with Jaden Rashada is biggest fail of NIL ORLANDO, Fla. — Jaden Rashada, one of the top high school recruits in the country, deserves absolutely none of the blame for this embarrassing mistake and fractured relationship with the University of Florida.
Tribune News Service · Jan 12, 2023 Who’s to blame for Florida Gators, Jaden Rashada stalemate? Something is going on with the Florida Gators and their top recruit, quarterback signee Jaden Rashada. That much is clear.
Tribune News Service · Jan 5, 2023 News briefs Florida vaccine policy based on ‘careless’ research practices, UF faculty say
Sports Illustrated · Dec 22, 2022 National Signing Day 2022: Alabama Runs Away With No. 1 Recruiting Class SI ranks the top 25 college football recruiting classes coming out of national signing day.
Orlando Sentinel · Dec 18, 2022 Mike Bianchi: Florida craps out in Vegas, but Billy Napier will soon hit jackpot Don’t fret, Gator Nation.
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