Overview

• Smith, a University of Florida alumnus, calls the elimination of DEI roles 'sheer out of spite and sheer power.'
• The decision follows a 2023 state law banning public universities from spending on DEI initiatives.
• Smith links the removal of DEI programs to the rise of NIL deals, though the connection is debated.
• He urges prospective students to consider the broader impact of attending universities without DEI programs.
• Smith highlights the importance of DEI for minority businesses and corporate opportunities.