DeSantis Appoints Controversial Academic to Florida University Board

Scott Yenor, known for opposing feminism and diversity in education, has been named to the University of West Florida's Board of Trustees.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has appointed Scott Yenor, a political scientist with controversial views on women and higher education, to the University of West Florida's Board of Trustees.
Yenor has publicly criticized feminism, labeling it 'evil,' and argued that women should prioritize motherhood over pursuing careers or higher education.
He has described universities as 'indoctrination camps' and advocated for reducing societal emphasis on higher education to focus on traditional family structures.
Yenor’s appointment follows DeSantis’ earlier efforts to reshape the leadership of Florida’s public universities, including changes at New College of Florida in 2023.
Critics, including faculty members, have expressed concern over Yenor’s past statements and their potential impact on university policies and culture.