University of South Florida’s associate VP caught scheming to avoid DEI restrictions in Florida – The Times of India
University of South Florida doctor resigns after revealing strategy to bypass Florida's anti-DEI laws Dr. Haywood Brown, the Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs at the University of South Florida (USF), is facing intense scrutiny after audio recordings surfaced in which he described strategies to bypass Florida's anti-diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) laws. The controversial remarks were made during a presentation at Virginia Commonwealth University and were later reported by Fox News Digital on March 18, 2025.In the recordings, Dr. Brown discusses how he has continued to implement DEI policies despite Florida's growing restrictions on such programs. His statements have sparked outrage among critics of DEI, leading to widespread calls for action from lawmakers and university ...