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Supporters of Richard Spencer, the firebrand white nationalist whose upcoming appearance at the University of Florida sparked a state of emergency, say he’s not a racist. And, they insist, he’s not to blame for violent clashes like the one at a “Unite the Right” rally in Charlottesville, Va., that left …
Read More »Find Out Florida: How Many Messages Has UF Received About Spencer Visit?
UF spokeswoman Janine Sikes said the university has received too many responses to count about Richard Spencer's visit tomorrow.
Read More »UF Greek Life Responds To Richard Spencer
Sororities and fraternities at the University of Florida are taking measures to prepare for the Thursday event on campus and combat hate speech.
Read More »Protesters Demand Change Ahead Of Spencer Visit
Protesters with the group "No Nazis At UF " are demanding that university officials change the banned items list for Richard Spencer’s event Thursday.
Read More »Latest Updates On National Policy Institute Event
The latest updates regarding security measures, closures, expectations, parking changes, bus routes, and other information connected to the event this Thursday.
Read More »Gainesville’s Jewish Community Readying For Spencer At UF
Local Jewish organizations and law enforcement have held several meetings to prepare for white nationalist Richard Spencer's Oct. 19 visit to the University of Florida.
Read More »Richard Spencer Will Speak at UF on Oct. 19
Saying it expects a tab of at least $500,000 for beefed-up security, the University of Florida announced Thursday that white nationalist leader Richard Spencer will speak on campus October 19.
Read More »White Nationalist Could Speak Oct. 19 At UF
After rejecting a request by white nationalist Richard Spencer to speak on campus and being threatened with a federal lawsuit, the University of Florida has set a tentative Oct. 19 date for an appearance by the “alt-right” leader.
Read More »Students, UF President Voice DACA Support After Trump Announcement
University of Florida President Kent Fuchs announced his support for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals following the Trump administration's Tuesday announcement to end the program. “The DACA program and our 'Dreamers' add significantly to our university’s excellence in education, research and the economic impact the university has on our state," Fuchs said in a statement.
Read More »UF Opens Door To White Nationalist Speech
With the threat of a federal lawsuit looming, University of Florida officials said Friday they will consider allowing white nationalist Richard Spencer to speak on campus.
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