An uprising against leftist bias is infiltrating public universities in America
Back in 1951, a young Yale graduate shook things up with a powerful critique of the university’s left-leaning tendencies. This bold move marked the beginning of William F. Buckley’s journey to becoming a leading conservative thinker. While Buckley made waves in reshaping the Republican Party, his efforts to challenge academia fell short. Nevertheless, conservatives are not backing down from the fight. The push for reform is gaining momentum within public university systems, with Florida taking the lead thanks to a group of Yale alumni with ambitious visions for higher education.
Governor Ron DeSantis, a Yale graduate from 2001, proudly declares Florida as the place ”where woke goes to die.” DeSantis has implemented changes in universities, including a tenure-review process that critics argue limits academic freedom. Through his appointment powers, he has influenced institutions like New College of Florida, once a stronghold of progressivism, where new trustees appointed by DeSantis ousted the president and brought in a former Republican lawmaker. This move led to a significant exodus of faculty and students.
While New College has garnered national attention with its recent transformations, the University of Florida (UF) is undergoing even more impactful reforms. As the state’s premier public university with around 60,000 students, UF stands out as one of the top institutions in the country. Not only does it offer quality education, but it also remains affordable, with in-state undergraduate tuition and fees totaling just $6,380 for the current academic year.
2024-04-11 09:42:47
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