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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 · Jun 21

Florida’s Plan to Overhaul New College Was Supposed to Be a National Blueprint, but Internal Records Show a Much Darker Result

A movement that claims to champion fiscal responsibility has turned a liberal arts college into a financial black hole.

The Mary Sue · Jun 9

John Oliver on New College’s Maga takeover: ‘More about political posturing than students’ lives’

The late-night host detailed how the Florida liberal arts college became a testing ground for a rightwing agenda

The Guardian - US · Jun 8

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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

The Guardian - US · Oct 20, 2025

Top DeSantis aide named next Florida education commissioner

The Florida Board of Education has tapped an aide of Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis to be the state’s next education commissioner

The Independent UK · Jun 4, 2025

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 · Nov 11, 2024

Teacher beats back DeSantis' war on woke

"I feel vindicated but I also feel sad," Amy Donofrio said after a judge ruled her BLM banner broke no school rules

Salon · Jun 19, 2024

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Amid conservative makeover, New College of Florida sticks with DeSantis ally Corcoran as president

Trustees of the New College of Florida have voted to stick with a Ron Desantis ally as the school’s president amid a conservative makeover launched by the governor

The Independent UK · Oct 3, 2023

‘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

The Guardian - US · Sep 3, 2023

DeSantis sues Biden administration over university accrediting system

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says the state is suing the Biden administration and U.S. Department of Education over accreditation agencies that control federal aid for students

The Independent UK · Jun 22, 2023

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

The Independent UK · Jun 1, 2023

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.

Tribune News Service · May 22, 2023

Students at Florida college targeted by Ron DeSantis will hold alternative graduation ceremony

Students raise over $105,000 to oppose ‘hostile takeover’ prompted by governor’s appointment of conservative trustees

The Independent UK · May 17, 2023

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

The Independent UK · Apr 26, 2023

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Tribune News Service · Apr 7, 2023

As New College transforms, 7 faculty are asked to drop bids for tenure

In an unprecedented move, New College of Florida Interim President Richard Corcoran has asked seven faculty members to withdraw their applications for tenure ahead of the school’s April board of trustees meeting, according to Steven Shipman, president of the school’s faculty union.

Miami Herald · Apr 6, 2023

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 · Mar 30, 2023

Anatomy of a political takeover at Florida public college

Florida’s Republican Gov_ Ron DeSantis has targeted a tiny, public liberal arts college on the shores of Sarasota Bay, as a staging ground for his war on “woke.”

Miami Herald · Mar 19, 2023

DeSantis vs. diversity: Blacklists have universities playing defense as Republicans attack

MIAMI — When she visited Florida Polytechnic University with a group of girls from her middle school class last month, Sarah imagined herself in college learning how to use the beakers and Bunsen burners she saw while touring the chemistry lab.

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Tribune News Service · Mar 1, 2023

5 highlights from DeSantis’ book, ‘The Courage to Be Free’

In “The Courage to Be Free: Florida’s Blueprint for America’s Revival,” which was released publicly Tuesday, Gov. Ron DeSantis depicts himself as a singular figure capable of combating unelected elites in academia, government and media who are hellbent on eroding the country’s foundational values.

Salon · Sep 2, 2022

Ron DeSantis’ school board coup

Controversial Parkland report allowed DeSantis to take over the school board in Florida’s most liberal county

Miami Herald · Jul 6, 2022

Editorial: GOP’s ideological wars begin in Florida’s classrooms, and DeSantis, so far, is winning

A Republican running for reelection to Congress in Colorado recently told a Christian congregation: “I’m tired of this separation of church and state junk.”

Tribune News Service · Jun 30, 2022

Florida teachers alarmed by state’s infusing religion, downplaying race in civics training

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Several South Florida high school educators are alarmed that a new state civics initiative designed to prepare students to be “virtuous citizens” is infused with a Christian and conservative ideology after a three-day training session in Broward County last week.

Orlando Sentinel · Jun 6, 2022

Florida Gov. DeSantis seeks control over universities, targeting tenure and ‘politicized’ classes

ORLANDO, Fla. — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and his Republican allies are seeking more influence in university classrooms, targeting tenure, waging a battle against “politicized” courses and contemplating a significant change in how professors are hired across the state.

Miami Herald · May 13, 2022

Only 3 reviewers said Florida math textbooks violated 'critical race theory' rules. Yet the state rejected dozens

MIAMI — When the Florida Department of Education announced it was rejecting 54 math textbooks, it pointed to a “thorough review” process that found more than half of those books included “prohibited topics,” including critical race theory and social-emotional learning.

Orlando Sentinel · May 6, 2022

Orlando Sentinel, Sun Sentinel stand by math book story despite education agency’s complaint

ORLANDO, Fla. — The Florida Department of Education on Friday disputed an Orlando Sentinel/South Florida Sun Sentinel story about what math textbook reviewers found in the books, but the newspapers stand by their work.

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