University of Florida terminating all diversity, equity and inclusion positions

Ron DeSantis speaks before signing legislation on 15 May 2023 blocking public colleges from using federal or state funding for DEI programs. Photograph: Douglas R Clifford/AP

The University of Florida is terminating all its diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) positions to comply with a state law passed in January that prohibits state or federal funds from being used to fund the programs.

The university, with more than 30,000 undergraduates, said in a memo issued on Friday that it was closing its office of the chief diversity officer, eliminating DEI positions and administrative appointments, and halting DEI-focused contracts with outside vendors.