Garrett Shanley

Miami, Washington, D.C., United States

University Editor at The Independent Florida Alligator

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Articles

DeSantis halts UF’s search for liberal arts dean

2 weeks ago | tampabay.com | Garrett Shanley

GAINESVILLE — The DeSantis administration ordered the University of Florida to suspend its search for a new dean for its College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, after a conservative social media account accused the university of selecting finalists who oppose the governor’s education agenda. Bryan Griffin, Gov. Ron DeSantis’ communications director, announced Thursday on X that UF leadership was “cooperative” and had “committed to holding off” on the hire.
DeSantis detiene la búsqueda de un decano de artes liberales en UF ante la reacción de los conservadores

2 weeks ago | elnuevoherald.com | Garrett Shanley

La administración DeSantis ordenó a la Universidad de Florida suspender su búsqueda de un nuevo decano para su Facultad de Artes Liberales y Ciencias esta semana, un día después que una cuenta conservadora en las redes sociales acusó a la universidad de seleccionar finalistas que se oponen a la agenda educativa del gobernador.
DeSantis halts UF's search for liberal arts dean amid conservative backlash

2 weeks ago | orlandosentinel.com | Garrett Shanley

The DeSantis administration ordered the University of Florida to suspend its search for a new dean for its College of Liberal Arts and Sciences this week, one day after a conservative social media account accused the university of selecting finalists who oppose the governor's education agenda. Bryan Griffin, Gov. Ron DeSantis' communications director, announced Thursday on X that UF leadership was "cooperative" and had "committed to holding off" on the hire.
DeSantis halts UF’s search for liberal arts dean amid conservative backlash

2 weeks ago | sun-sentinel.com | Garrett Shanley

The DeSantis administration ordered the University of Florida to suspend its search for a new dean for its College of Liberal Arts and Sciences this week, one day after a conservative social media account accused the university of selecting finalists who oppose the governor’s education agenda. Bryan Griffin, Gov. Ron DeSantis’ communications director, announced Thursday on X that UF leadership was “cooperative” and had “committed to holding off” on the hire.
DeSantis halts UF’s search for liberal arts dean amid conservative backlash

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Garrett Shanley

The DeSantis administration ordered the University of Florida to suspend its search for a new dean for its College of Liberal Arts and Sciences this week, one day after a conservative social media account accused the university of selecting finalists who oppose the governor’s education agenda. Bryan Griffin, Gov. Ron DeSantis’ communications director, announced Thursday on X that UF leadership was “cooperative” and had “committed to holding off” on the hire.
Santa Fe College among first in U.S. to earn new Carnegie classification

3 weeks ago | alligator.org | Garrett Shanley

Santa Fe College is one of the first institutions in the country — and one of two public colleges in Florida — to be designated an “Opportunity College” for its ability to serve diverse student populations and promote economic mobility after graduation.
Defying DeSantis, House votes to limit governor’s influence over hiring university presidents

4 weeks ago | orlandoweekly.com | Garrett Shanley

In a striking rebuke of Gov. Ron DeSantis’ growing influence over higher education, the Florida House overwhelmingly passed a bill Wednesday that would curb his influence in picking university presidents. The governor, visibly frustrated by its momentum, promised to swiftly veto the legislation if it passes the Senate. The companion bill is under consideration by the Senate Rules Committee before going to the full chamber. The legislative session is scheduled to end May 2.
Florida universities face sweeping state audit under DeSantis’ DOGE mandate

1 month ago | midfloridanewspapers.com | Garrett Shanley

GAINESVILLE – Florida’s public universities and colleges have just two weeks to turn over six years’ worth of records on staffing, research and grant funding as part of the first formal information request under Gov. Ron DeSantis’ newly mandated Department of Government Efficiency – a sweeping effort to identify “inefficiencies” in higher education. The DOGE team outlined the first phase of its audit In a letter to university presidents.
Florida universities face sweeping state audit under DeSantis' DOGE mandate

1 month ago | miamediagrp.com | Garrett Shanley

EducationWUFT | By Garrett ShanleyGAINESVILLE, Fla. – Florida’s public universities and colleges have just two weeks to turn over six years’ worth of records on staffing, research and grant funding as part of the first formal information request under Gov. Ron DeSantis’ newly mandated Department of Government Efficiency – a sweeping effort to identify “inefficiencies” in higher education. The DOGE team outlined the first phase of its audit In a letter to university presidents.
Florida universities face sweeping state audit under DeSantis’ DOGE mandate

1 month ago | sun-sentinel.com | Garrett Shanley

Florida’s public universities and colleges have just two weeks to turn over six years’ worth of records on staffing, research and grant funding as part of the first formal information request under Gov. Ron DeSantis’ newly mandated Department of Government Efficiency – a sweeping effort to identify “inefficiencies” in higher education. Subscribe to continue reading this article. Originally Published: April 9, 2025 at 2:03 PM EDT