Dr. Haywood Brown, the Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs at the University of South Florida, is facing backlash after audio surfaced revealing his strategies to bypass Florida's anti-DEI laws. In the leaked recording, Brown discussed rebranding DEI offices to avoid legal restrictions while criticizing key figures, including White House official Stephen Miller. Following the controversy, Brown was placed on administrative leave and later resigned, with Florida officials calling for his immediate removal from the state's educational system.
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The University of Delhi (DU) is inviting applications for its placement and internship drive, which will take place from February 10 to February 21, 2025. The offline drive is open to UG, PG, and PhD students, excluding those from NCWEB and SOL. The application process closes on February 8, 2025. Interested candidates can apply through the DU website.
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