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Though Richard Spencer's speech lasted only an hour and a half, the county's costs associated with the event total more than $300,000.
Read More »Alachua County Is Sending UF A $302K Bill From Richard Spencer Event
UF President Kent Fuchs Supports Congress’ Decision on Tuition Waiver Tax
A U.S. House tax-overhaul plan would have made graduate students pay federal income taxes on tuition charges that get waived in exchange for duties like research and teaching. The U.S. Senate did not include the provision in its tax legislation.
Read More »Grad Students Fear For Their Future As House GOP Tax Plan Imposes Income Tax On Tuition Waivers
The tax GOP House bill poses a major threat for grad students who are able to pursue higher education through assistantships and fellowships that cover tuition costs.
Read More »‘TogetherUF’ Group Formed To Heal, Exchange Views After Spencer Event
UF students form the campaign TogetherUF to encourage continued open conversations about race relations, in response to the October alt-right speech in Gainesville.
Read More »Law Enforcement: White Nationalist Speech Results In “Mostly Peaceful Day”
White nationalist Richard Spencer's speech Thursday at the University of Florida prompted a state of emergency, carried a $600,000 tab and drew more than 2,500 demonstrators. But law enforcement summarized the contentious event, which devolved into an antagonistic affair, as “a mostly peaceful day.”
Read More »Spencer Group Denies Being `Hateful’ As UF Braces
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 »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.
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