As Florida A&M University seeks to align its curriculum with state standards, the HBCU has consolidated one major degree program, which has angered community members. The Board of Trustees at FAMU approved a measure to consolidate seven degree programs, including one that merges African American (Black) studies. That move, the Tallahassee Democrat reports, aims to help FAMU meet performance standards required by the state. Naysayers found multiple issues with the degree changes, calling out the measure as a way to appease anti-DEI officials in Florida. The board of trustees unanimously approved the measure during a Feb. 12 on-campus meeting. Students called out the private
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