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The university went to the state Supreme Court after the 2nd District Court of Appeal refused to dismiss a potential class-action lawsuit filed by ValerieMarie Moore.

Attorneys filed an initial brief after the 2nd District Court of Appeal refused to dismiss a potential class-action lawsuit alleging USF breached a contract with a student and improperly kept fees.

Most faculty, instructional staff and administrators described themselves as moderate politically – and more of them described themselves as conservative than liberal.

The 1st District Court of Appeal on Wednesday considered whether to allow a potential class-action lawsuit that contends the University of Florida should return fees to students because of a campus shutdown early in the COVID-19 pandemic.

The proposal would exempt from disclosure “personal identifying information” of people applying to lead colleges and universities until near the end of searches, when a group of finalists is determined or 21 days before a president is chosen.

In a letter to students, faculty and staff, university system Board of Governors Chairman Syd Kitson and system Chancellor Marshall Criser promised in-person learning will continue on all campuses.

Analysts project enrollment could drop by more than 9% over the next five years if the trend persists.

The university dropped the requirement after the signing of a new law that bans businesses, schools and governments from mandating proof of vaccinations.

Republicans tout the bill as an effort to ensure students aren’t being shielded from unpopular views.

Many colleges have canceled December graduation ceremonies while continuing to host in-person events, like football games. One graduating senior says it feels like "a slap in the face."

Two games have been added to the schedule. The Seminoles will play at home against Duke on Dec. 12 and go to Wake Forest on Dec. 19.

As of Nov. 22, the 15-to-24 age group comprised about 16% of Florida's cases. The impact was evident in counties that are home to three of the state's largest campuses.