University of Florida Named Fifth Best Public University in America

University of Florida Named Fifth Best Public University in America

Michael Costeines
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August 28, 2025
The University of Florida is the fifth-best public university in the nation, according to Forbes' 2026 list of the best colleges and universities. The Gators were also named the 30th-best university overall in the United States and earned the top spot among Florida schools. “This is proof that the University of Florida is going forward […]
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University of Miami Among Five Schools Facing Federal Investigation Over Alleged Exclusionary Scholarships to Undocumented Students

University of Miami Among Five Schools Facing Federal Investigation Over Alleged Exclusionary Scholarships to Undocumented Students

Michael Costeines
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July 24, 2025
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) recently launched investigations into five universities, including the University of Miami, to establish whether they are violating civil rights law by granting scholarships solely to undocumented or Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) students. The Department of Education's inquiry is based on complaints alleging national […]
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Congressman Greg Steube 'Not Sold' on UF's Approval of Santa Ono

Congressman Greg Steube 'Not Sold' on UF's Approval of Santa Ono

Michael Costeines
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May 28, 2025
U.S. Rep. Greg Steube (R-FL) criticized the University of Florida Board of Trustees on Tuesday after they unanimously approved Dr. Santa J. Ono as the next president of the University of Florida (UF), saying he is "not sold" on the controversial hire. "The @UF Board of Trustees has made a grave mistake," Stuebe said. "Today, […]
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University of Florida Officials Unanimously Confirm Santa Ono as Next President

University of Florida Officials Unanimously Confirm Santa Ono as Next President

Michael Costeines
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May 28, 2025
The University of Florida Board of Trustees unanimously approved Dr. Santa J. Ono as the next president of the University of Florida (UF), the school announced on Tuesday. “I am thankful for, and humbled by, the unanimous support of the Board of Trustees. The energy here at the University of Florida is palpable, and I […]
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Byron Donalds Says UF Should go 'Back to the Drawing Board' on Santa Ono

Byron Donalds Says UF Should go 'Back to the Drawing Board' on Santa Ono

Michael Costeines
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May 7, 2025
Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) said the University of Florida needs to go "back to the drawing board" after essentially selecting Santa Ono to be its next president. Ono has come under fire for past remarks as president of the University of Michigan, where he praised diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and […]
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University of Florida Could Name a DEI President to Lead it's Gators

University of Florida Could Name a DEI President to Lead it's Gators

Michael Costeines
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May 6, 2025
The University of Florida is expected to name Santa Ono its 14th president, but after a video of Ono surfaced surfaced showing Ono praising diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and expressing other views as president of the University of Michigan that conflict with Gov. Ron DeSantis' campaign to rid Florida of DEI, his nomination could […]
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