University of Florida Deactivates College Republicans Chapter After Antisemitism Report

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The University of Florida has deactivated its campus College Republicans chapter after being notified that some members engaged in antisemitic behavior. The Florida Federation of College Republicans previously disbanded the Gainesville chapter, citing a 'pattern of conduct that violated its rules and values, including a recent antisemitic gesture.' The university said it will assist with reactivating the chapter under new student leadership once the state federation is ready.

Why it matters

This action by the University of Florida highlights growing concerns about antisemitism and other forms of discrimination on college campuses, particularly within student political organizations. It comes on the heels of a similar incident at Florida International University, where a group chat involving conservative students included racist and antisemitic language.

The details

The University of Florida said it was informed by the Florida Federation of College Republicans that the federation had disbanded the Gainesville campus' chapter after determining that some members had 'engaged in a pattern of conduct that violated its rules and values, including a recent antisemitic gesture.' The university stated it will assist with reactivating the campus chapter under new student leadership once the state federation is ready.

• The University of Florida deactivated the campus College Republicans chapter over the weekend of March 16, 2026.

What’s next

The University of Florida stated it will work with the Florida Federation of College Republicans to reactivate the campus chapter under new student leadership once the state federation is ready.