News · Education For Subscribers Florida prof penalizes students for using the term ‘melting pot’ By Blake Neff August 13, 2016 · 7:57 AM EDT · Updated January 16, 2025 12:17 AM · 1 min read read Advertisement Listen to audio version of this article Members only Subscribe to listen A University of Florida professor is warning her students not to use the term "melting pot," unless they want to risk a hit to their grades. A University of Florida professor is warning her students not to use the term "melting pot," unless they want to risk a hit to their grades.… Advertisement Read Next Maura Healey Blocks Late-Term Abortion Law Suspension As Repeal Effort Advances Norfolk County DA Elect Vows To Review Karen Read Case, Weighs Sandra Birchmore Grand Jury Former Brandeis Transgender Athlete Joins Canadian Women’s College Track Team Former Maine Gov. Paul LePage Flips U.S. House Seat Red Amid Bluenami