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Epoch Times
28-05-2025
- Politics
- Epoch Times
University of Florida Trustees Endorse Former Michigan President to Lead Their School
Former University of Michigan President Santa Ono is one step closer to leading Florida's flagship university. The University of Florida Board of Trustees on Monday voted unanimously in favor of Ono's appointment. Chairman Mori Hosseini said the university system's Board of Governors is expected to conduct the final vote on this matter next week, but a date was not specified. During a series of questions on Tuesday ahead of the vote, trustees asked Ono for a timeline pinpointing when he discontinued his DEI programs in the Wolverine State as it related to his application to head their university. Ono, the sole finalist for the position, previously led the University of Michigan's DEI 2.0 plan, which mandated diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives like diversity training, affinity groups by race and gender, and ideological indoctrination across most of the school's programs, before ending it in compliance with President Donald Trump's executive order, which determined that DEI programs are decriminatory. Ono also pushed curriculum changes to foster equitable outcomes by race, according to The Epoch Times' review of DEI 2.0 before it was removed from the university's website. The University of Florida ended its DEI programs last year, months before Trump's executive order to end federal funding of colleges and universities that continue such programs, which the Trump administration said violate the 1964 Civil Rights Act. Related Stories 5/6/2025 3/28/2025 Ono told trustees he embraced DEI upon his appointment at Michigan, but during a review of programs in the summer of 2023, he had a change of heart. Students and faculty of different races complained about feeling left out, he said, and a financial review of DEI programs indicated a poor return on investment for at least a decade. He said the decisions to end diversity hiring statements and sunset DEI programs were made before Trump's election, which predated his candidacy by several months. 'Universities, at their best, are not meant to be echo chambers,' said Ono, who studied at the University of Chicago and then McGill University of Montreal before his leadership roles at various Canadian and U.S. universities. 'I did not come to bring DEI back. I came to make sure it never returns.' Ono's official statement regarding those steps was issued on March 27, and the DEI 2.0 page was also removed from the university website around that time. The University of Florida's president search was announced in December 2024. University of Michigan President Santa Ono speaks at the ADL Never is Now event at Javits Center in New York City on March 3, Anti-Defamation League Trustees credited Ono for ending DEI initiatives, combating campus anti-Semitism, and overseeing groundbreaking research in medicine and artificial intelligence. 'He excels in consensus-building and effortlessly inspires everyone with whom he comes into contact,' said Trustee Rahul Patel, who chaired the search committee. Florida Reps. Savannah Pointer contributed to this report.
The Independent
08-03-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
David Schwimmer calls out Hollywood ‘heroes' for staying silent on antisemitism
David Schwimmer has called out his Hollywood peers for not speaking up about antisemitism. The Friends star, 58, spoke at the Anti-Defamation League 's Never is Now conference in New York City earlier this week where he pleaded with his fellow celebrities and 'heroes' to publicly call out hate speech. 'Plenty of people I respect, even some of my heroes in entertainment, music and sports, have chosen to keep a low profile and sit this one out, including some whose careers have been made by leaning into their Jewish identity, and others who have won acclaim for playing Jews on screen,' he said. 'Some of them are doing a lot behind the scenes, privately and in their own way, but so many have chosen not to say anything publicly at all.' Schwimmer continued: 'And if I can say something directly to them: I really wish you would.' Addressing the stars directly, the actor said: 'I wish you would stand up. I wish you would speak out, because your voice would be so meaningful to your fans who love you, to your community members who need you, to folks who can use just a little solidarity right now. 'No one's asking you to solve the conflict of the Middle East. Just say that you stand with your Jewish friends, colleagues, and neighbours against hatred and what's happening on our college campuses and in our schools and to Jewish-owned businesses is totally unacceptable.' Schwimmer's speech comes a month after he called on Elon Musk to ban Kanye West, from X over his 'hate-filled, ignorant' antisemitic rant in February. The actor pointed to a number of posts by the rapper in a followers on Instagram. Hennessy.' 'This is so 2022,' said Schwimmer in response. 'We can't stop a deranged bigot from spewing hate-filled, ignorant bile… but we CAN stop giving him a megaphone, Mr Musk.' 'His sick hate speech results in REAL LIFE violence against Jews,' the actor said. 'I don't know what's worse, the fact that he identifies as a Nazi (which implies he wants to exterminate ALL marginalized communities including his own) or the fact that there is not sufficient OUTRAGE to remove and ban him from all social media at this point.' 'Silence is complicity,' he concluded. X did not respond to The Independent' s request for comment at the time. Schwimmer was not the only one to call out the SpaceX CEO last month. Broadcaster Piers Morgan also addressed the Tesla founder, writing: 'Hey @elonmusk – how much more disgustingly hateful, racist, antisemitic, violence-inducing stuff from Kanye are you going to allow him to spew on your platform to his 32 million followers?' In January, the ADL came under fire for defending Musk after the tech billionaire appeared to make a Nazi salute at an inauguration rally for US president Donald Trump. In a social media post, the ADL dismissed Musk's raised arm as an 'awkward gesture in a moment of enthusiasm'. Days after, however, the ADL did call out the tech CEO for making light of the Holocaust with a series of Nazi 'jokes'. Musk had mocked the controversy over his salute with a series of quips on X featuring word play with the names of some of Adolf Hitler's leading Nazis, including Rudolph Hess, Joseph Goebels, Hermann Göring and Heinrich Himmler, who played key roles in killing six million Jews.
Yahoo
06-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Cameron Diaz Rocks Red for Paris Fashion Week, Plus Lady Gaga, Barbara Palvin, Paris Jackson More
Stars have been everywhere this week, from Cameron Diaz rocking red during Paris Fashion Week to Barbara Palvin, Paris Jackson and Ice Spice bringing their model best for the Stella McCartney show. posing together at the Stella McCartney show. In the U.S., New York native Lady Gaga greets fans while out and about in her hometown. Here, are the best photos of celebs out and about this week. Come back tomorrow for more of the latest A-list outings! Cameron Diaz smiles as she attends the Stella McCartney show during Paris Fashion Week on March 5. Lady Gaga signs autographs for fans ahead of her album release later this week, on March 5 in New York City. Barbara Palvin and Paris Jackson strike a pose at the Stella McCartney fashion show during Paris Fashion Week on March 5. Ice Spice has her signature orange hair on full display while at the Stella McCartney show on March 5. Gigi Hadid chats with fans while out in Paris during Fashion Week on March 5. Lea Michele and Jonathan Groff celebrate John Gallagher Jr.'s new caricature at Sardi's in New York City on March 4. Katie Holmes bundles up in a topcoat while out in New York City on March 5. Kate Moss poses with Stella McCartney at the designer's fashion show during Paris Fashion Week on March 5. Keith Richards accepts the first Connecticut Governor's Award for Excellence — as well as a key to the state — on March 5 in Westport, Connecticut. Fat Joe takes the stage for Gil Dezer's 50th birthday party at Bentley Residences in Miami on March 1. Eiza González is out and about in New York City on March 5. David Schwimmer steps behind the podium during the Anti-Defamation League's Never is Now event on March 4 at the Javits Center in New York City. Cher chats with volunteers and staff in the Kitchen of God's Love We Deliver in New York City on March 5. Carrie Underwood smiles in silver as she makes an appearance in New York City on March 5. Julian Shapiro-Barnum and Ashley Park have some fun in the classroom while filming an episode of Celebrity Substitute. MeKai Curtis, Patina Miller and Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson are on the court at Madison Square Garden as the Knicks face off against the Golden State Warriors on March 4. Patrick Schwarzenegger celebrates the launch of Banana Republic's The White Lotus with a special themed Ketel One Vodka and Tanqueray Gin cocktail on March 4 in New York City. Simone Ashley throws on a fur coat while out in New York City on March 5. Whoopi Goldberg, Kate McKinnon and Emily Lynne show off their newly minted statues at the Audio Publishers Association's Audie Awards on March 4 in New York City. Betsey Johnson poses with a colorful cake while celebrating her guest judge role on RuPaul's Drag Race. Ava DuVernay and Aryna Sabalenka attend the Women's Tennis Association's celebration at the Sunset Tower Hotel in L.A. on Feb. 28. Leonardo DiCaprio looks out from under his baseball cap as the Los Angeles Lakers take on the New Orleans Pelicans at Arena in New York City on March 4. David Beckham and Victoria Beckham are all dressed up for Le Grand Dîner du Louvre in Paris on March 4. Prince William makes a special visit to the Royal Berkshire Hospital on March 5 in Reading, England. Lionel Richie and Carrie Underwood are up bright and early for an appearance on Good Morning America in New York City on March 5. Bradley Cooper is in director mode on the set of Is This Thing On? in New York City on March 4. Yvette Nicole Brown poses at the opening night of Topdog/Underdog on March 4 at Pasadena Playhouse in Pasadena, California on March 4. Tate McRae poses backstage during an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on March 4. Tobey Maguire and Orlando Bloom sit side by side at Arena to catch the Los Angeles Lakers face off against the New Orleans Pelicans on March 4 in L.A. A$AP Rocky poses with two Dalmatians while shooting for Vogue in Harlem, New York City on March 4. Big Gipp, CeeLo Green, Khujo and T-Mo have a Goodie Mob reunion at the Milwaukee Bucks and Atlanta Hawks game at State Farm Arena in Atlanta on March 4. Amanda Seyfried shows off a special skill while appearing on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on March 4 in New York City. Joshua Jackson takes his seat for an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on March 4 in New York City. Abby Champion and Patrick Schwarzenegger smile together at The White Lotus x Banana Republic collection launch at Banana Republic Soho in New York City on March 4. Malcolm Washington catches the Los Angeles Lakers take on the New Orleans Pelicans at Arena in L.A. on March 4. Neil Patrick Harris and Michael C. Hall are on the set of Dexter: Resurrection in New York City on March 4. Megan Moroney smiles at the opening of American Currents: State of the Music at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville on March 4. Miles Chamley-Watson takes a sip from his Erewhon drink while running errands in Venice Beach on March 4. Zac Posen and Zooey Deschanel step out for The White Lotus x Banana Republic collection launch at Banana Republic Soho in New York City on March 4. Lance Bass steps out for the 2025 Desert Smash Bash at Zenyara Estate in Coachella, California on March 4. Emily Bett Rickards, Tyler Posey and Francesca Eastwood celebrate the New York premiere of Queen of the Ring at AMC Lincoln Square Theater on March 4. Porsha Williams sports a fur coat while out in New York City on March 4. Terry Crews steps out for the opening of Topdog/Underdog at Pasadena Playhouse on March 4 in Pasadena, California. Paige DeSorbo shows off pieces from her new DSW collection at DSW Union Square in New York City on March 4. After calling out recent criticism over her appearance, Millie Bobby Brown poses with Stanley Tucci at a screening of The Electric State in London on March 4. Pink is all smiles as she attends the 2025 Desert Smash in Palm Springs, California on March 4. Days after attending the 2025 Oscars, Michelle Yeoh takes on Le Grand Diner du Louvre in all-black on March 4. Gigi Hadid shines at the Le Grand Diner du Louvre on March 4 in Paris. For Paris Fashion Week, Barbara Palvin strikes a fierce pose as she arrives at the Le Grand Diner du Louvre on March 4. King Charles III is at sea visiting the aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales on March 4, marking the first time a royal monarch has done so in 40 years. Wearing a bright hood, Zoey Deutch poses at the Le Grand Diner du Louvre on March 4 in Paris, France. Tyra Banks catwalks into the Grand Diner du Louvre during Paris Fashion Week on March 4. Elegantly pairing pink and black, Naomi Campbell steps into the Grand Diner du Louvre on March 4. Kiera Knightly flashes a grin at the Grand Diner du Louvre during Paris Fashion Week on March 4. Lily James leans casually for a photo at the Christian Dior fashion show during Paris Fashion Week on March 4. Also at the Dior fashion show, Elle Macpherson sits with White Lotus star Michelle Monaghan on March 4 in Paris, France. Pete Wentz brings lookalike son Saint Wentz along to the 2025 Desert Smash in Palm Springs, California on March 4. Joshua Jackson picks up his pace as he exits Good Morning America on March 4 in New York City. John Summit and Anyma embrace behind the DJ booth at LIV in Las Vegas on March 1. Natalie Portman sports a high collar on her chic black dress at the Christian Dior show during Paris Fashion Week on March 4. Kate Hudson glitters in a beaded dress on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon in New York City on March 3. Keith Urban hosts the 2024 CMA Touring Awards in Nashville on March 3. Jason Derulo grins at the 2nd Annual Desert Smash Pickleball Challenge with the WTA in support of UNICEF in La Quinta, California, on March 3. Lily James goes for a sleek all-black outfit with a matching purse at the Christian Dior show during Paris Fashion Week on March 4. Aja Naomi King strolls around New York City outside the Today show in a purple pantsuit on March 3. Giada De Laurentiis wears a lacy black number to The Tonight Show in New York City on March 3. Good Morning America's Michael Strahan is all smiles backstage at The Tonight Show in New York City on March 3. Ken Jeong is bearded and wigged in character to film The Man with the Bag in New York City on March 3. Also filming The Man with the Bag, Jane Krakowski layers up in New York City on March 3. Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh dons a camo coat while watching a training exercise at Warcop Training Centre in Appleby-in-Westmorland, England, on March 3. Naomi Osaka swaps the racket for a paddle as she plays in the 2nd Annual Desert Smash Pickleball Challenge with WTA Foundation's Global Women's Health Fund in support of UNICEF in La Quinta, California, on March 3. John Oliver arrives to help raise funds for wildfire relief at Comic Relief: Stand-Up for LA in New York City on March 3. Ebon Moss-Bachrach meets Orville Peck at the Tibet House benefit concert in New York City's Carnegie Hall on March 3. Also at the Tibet House benefit concert in New York City, Gina Gershon flashes a peace sign on March 3. Lin-Manuel Miranda brings his dad Luis A. Miranda Jr. to the Building the Change Gala in New York City on March 3. Krysten Ritter turns around her seat on the set of Dexter: Resurrection in New York City's Central Park on March 3. Mark Wahlberg climbs down stairs on the set of The Family Plan 2 in Paris on March 3. Tom Brady adds Hertz salesman to his career résumé in a new commercial for the car rental company. Dwyane Wade and Gabrielle Union pose together at an Oscar party hosted by REVOLVE and FWRD at Damn, I Miss Paris in L.A. on March 2. Serena Williams and Kim Kardashian show off their strapless gowns at Monday's Vanity Fair Oscar party at Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts in Beverly Hills. Simone Ashley and Hero Fiennes-Tiffin celebrate the world premiere of Picture This at Barbican Centre in London on March 3. Ryan Reynolds throws some headphones in while out on a stroll in New York City on March 3. Kyra Sedgwick and Kevin Bacon cozy up together inside Vanity Fair's Oscar party on March 2 at Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts in Beverly Hills. Reneé Rapp, Megan Thee Stallion and Coco Jones have some fun together at the Vanity Fair Oscar party on March 2 at Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts in Beverly Hills. Sarah Snook celebrates the upcoming production of The Picture of Dorian Gray at a photo call at The Algonquin Hotel in New York City on March 3. Uma Thurman is in character on the set of Dexter: Resurrection in New York City on March 3. Sofia Richie keeps it casual while out in L.A. on March 2. Katy Perry hits the stage in an on theme look for the Endymion Mardi Gras Extravaganza in New Orleans on March 2. Julia Fox shows off her signature style while out in L.A. on March 2. Bethenny Frankel hits the beach in a purple bikini while visiting Miami on March 2. Karolína Kurková celebrates her birthday with a disco ball cake at The Moore Miami on Feb. 28. Brenda Song and Macaulay Culkin have some fun on the red carpet at Monday's Vanity Fair Oscar party at Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on March 2 in Beverly Hills. Power couple Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet pose together at Vanity Fair's Oscar party at Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts in Beverly Hills on March 2. Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo are beaming in their opening number looks backstage at the 2025 Oscars on March 2 in Hollywood. Meg Ryan and Billy Crystal have a When Harry Met Sally reunion at the 2025 Oscars as they team up to announced Best Picture on March 2. Adrien Brody, Mikey Madison, Zoe Saldaña and Kieran Culkin introduce their Oscars to eachother following their respective big wins on Monday at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood. Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco take their seats inside the Dolby Theatre on March 2 for the 2025 Oscars. Presenter Miley Cyrus wave to the cameras backstage in the press room at the 2025 Oscars on March 2. Melanie Lynskey and Jason Ritter are all smiles at Vanity Fair's Oscar party at Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts in Beverly Hills on March 2. Doja Cat and Margaret Qualley pose together at the Vanity Fair Oscars party following their James Bond tribute on March 2 in Beverly Hills. Elton John takes the stage with Chappell Roan during his annual Academy Award viewing party on March 2 in West Hollywood. Ashlyn Harris and Sophia Bush step out in coordinated suited looks for the Elton John AIDS Foundation's 33rd annual Academy Awards viewing party on March 2. Ciara, Teyana Taylor, Tracee Ellis Ross and Niecy Nash-Betts pose together at Vanity Fair's Oscar party at Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on March 2 in Beverly Hills. Emma Stone and Dave McCary cuddle up together at Searchlight Pictures' Oscars afterparty on March 2 in L.A. Hunter Schafer and Sydney Sweeney have a Euphoria reunion — as production kicks off on season 3 — at Monday's Vanity Fair Oscar party in Beverly Hills. Lindsay Lohan and Demi Moore are one glamorous duo at Vanity Fair's Oscar party at Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on March 2 in Beverly Hills. John Mulaney and Olivia Munn smile together at the Vanity Fair Oscar party at Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts in Beverly Hills on March 2. Jonathan Scott and Zooey Deschanel bring date night to the Elton John AIDS Foundation's 33rd annual Academy Awards viewing party in West Hollywood on March 2. Hailey Bieber and Zoë Kravitz are matching in black gowns at the Vanity Fair Oscar party on March 2 in Beverly Hills. Andrew Garfield, Guy Pearce and Joe Alwyn smile together at the 2025 Vanity Fair Oscar party at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts in Beverly Hills on March 2. Whoopi Goldberg and Oprah Winfrey present together at the 2025 Academy Awards on March 2 at the Dolby Theatre. Nicole Brydon Bloom and Justin Theroux take a seat inside the Vanity Fair Oscar party on March 2 at Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts in Beverly Hills. Paris Hilton, Chelsea Handler and Rita Ora show off their looks at the Vanity Fair Oscar party on March 2 in L.A. Mindy Kaling poses with a selfie as she arrives at the 2025 Academy Awards on March 2 in Hollywood. Miles Teller and Keleigh Sperry step out together for the 2025 Oscars on March 2 in Hollywood. Nicky Hilton celebrates the Oscars with her custom Peroni bag at Elton John's annual watch party on March 2 in Beverly Hills. Dwyane Wade, Gabrielle Union, Chrissy Teigen and John Legend are all dressed up for the Vanity Fair Oscar party on March 2 in Beverly Hills. Hailee Steinfeld and Halle Bailey are dressed to the nines at the Vanity Fair Oscar party at Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts in Beverly Hills on March 2. Shaquille O'Neal is all dressed up for his role as the Krewe of Bacchus' 2025 Celebrity Monarch during Mardi Gras 2025 in New Orleans on March 2. Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, Travis Scott and John Cena are in the crowd for the WWE Elimination Chamber at Rogers Centre in Toronto on March 1. Read the original article on People
