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Florida college seized by DeSantis in ‘anti-woke’ push to triple in size

New College of Florida to acquire USF Sarasota-Manatee in deal that leading Democratic lawmaker says ‘reeks of grift’

The Guardian - US

Say gay: feminist magazine reclaims Charlie Kirk-style campus tours after Florida DEI cuts

Florida restricted teaching around sex, gender and race. Lux is now giving students a forum for these issues

The Guardian - US

The right wants Charlie Kirk memorials across the US – but is it just an attempt to capitalize on his killing?

Critics say mandatory statues on college campuses and street renamings are a way to keep US culture wars going

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Florida college announces statue to honor Charlie Kirk

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The Independent UK

Charlie Kirk statue commissioned for New College of Florida campus

‘The statue, privately funded by community leaders, will stand on campus as a commitment by New College to defend and fight for free speech and civil discourse in American life,’ the college said

The Independent UK

MAGA Is Wrong About AI. Trump Is Right.

Plus: a weak jobs report and Trump’s economic record, New College of Florida weighing privatization after its clash with DeSantis, and the DOJ pushes to block transgender Americans from gun ownership

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Florida college fires Chinese professor under state’s ‘countries of concern’ law

New College of Florida fired Kevin Wang, a professor who sought asylum and is authorized to work in the US

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Florida liberal arts college reinstates ‘wokeness’ course amid furore

Course set to be taught by controversial British ‘anti-woke’ media commentator Andrew Doyle

The Guardian - US

Revealed: Florida liberal arts college in rightwing hiring spree after takeover

With Trump returning to power, rightwingers may seek to replicate New College of Florida’s experience across US

The Guardian - US

Florida university to host extremist after DeSantis-led lurch to right

Next month, New College of Florida will welcome activist and writer Steve Sailer, a ‘proponent of scientific racism’

The Guardian - US

Florida college trashed hundreds of books — including many focusing on LGBTQ and race issues

Progressive state college has been at center of Governor Ron DeSantis’s campaign against diversity and inclusion programs in higher ed

The Independent UK

Attorneys for college taken over by DeSantis allies threaten to sue 'alternate' school

Attorneys for New College of Florida, the traditionally progressive public liberal arts college that was taken over by allies of Gov. Ron DeSantis as part of his “war on woke,” is threatening to sue a group of former faculty members and students

The Independent UK

‘This is not a Trumpy, conservative education’: Florida’s controversial new SAT alternative

Will the Classic Learning Test bring ‘truth and beauty’ back into education – or is it fueling Ron DeSantis’s extremist agenda?

The Guardian - US

‘Where learning goes to die’: DeSantis’s rightwing takeover of a liberal arts college

Small liberal arts college is being steadily eroded by a DeSantis-aligned board, in ominous sign for higher studies in a country torn by culture wars

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Reason

New College of Florida Embraces Affirmative Action for Men

In an attempt to make the student body more conservative, Christopher Rufo says the school is actively "rebalancing" the ratio of male and female students.

Reason

Firing a Professor for 'Left-Wing' Views Is Unconstitutional

But Chris Rufo bragged about breaking the law anyway.

Reason

Trump Indicted, Faces Federal Criminal Charges Under Espionage Act

Plus: FIRE investigates "woke" Florida professor's dismissal, inequality index finds progress across multiple dimensions, and more...

The Independent UK

Conservative trustees choose 'Mighty Banyans' for Florida college mascot

The New College of Florida trustees dominated by conservatives appointed by Gov. Ron DeSantis chose a new mascot Thursday for the Sarasota school: The Mighty Banyans

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Tribune News Service

New College of Florida faculty votes to censure trustees

TAMPA, Fla. — Faculty members at New College of Florida have taken the unusual step of censuring the school’s board of trustees for “disregarding their fiduciary duties,” according to a letter sent to college leaders Monday.

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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signs a bill banning DEI initiatives in public colleges

This move follows recent efforts by Gov. DeSantis to crack down on what he calls "woke indoctrination" in schools.

The Independent UK

DeSantis-backed New College board scraps 5 professors tenure

The New College of Florida trustees, newly dominated by conservatives appointed by Gov. Ron DeSantis, has voted to deny tenure to five professors

Miami Herald

California governor sympathizes with New College of Florida students, takes shots at DeSantis

MIAMI — After months of protesting the takeover of their school by conservative trustees appointed by Gov. Ron DeSantis, students and faculty at New College of Florida found an empathetic ear from an unlikely source: California Gov. Gavin Newsom.

The Independent UK

On DeSantis turf, Newsom decries conservative education push

Appearing on Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis’ turf, California Gov. Gavin Newsom decried what he called a conservative attempt to reshape education in the U.S., most notably at progressive institutions like New College of Florida

Tribune News Service

Why is diversity the hot issue in Florida higher education? 4 things to know

TAMPA, Fla. — Less than three years ago, Florida’s higher education leaders went all in to address racial and ethnic inequalities.

The Independent UK

New College conservative board votes to abolish DEI office

Trustees picked by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis to oversee New College of Florida have voted to abolish its small office that handles diversity, equity and inclusion programs targeted by conservatives throughout the state university system

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