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Discarded gender and diversity books trigger a new culture clash at a Florida college
Read full article: Discarded gender and diversity books trigger a new culture clash at a Florida collegeA tiny Florida college is once again at the center of the state's culture wars after a dumpster left the campus library filled with hundreds of books.
NAACP urges Black student athletes to reconsider Florida public universities amid DEI crack down
Read full article: NAACP urges Black student athletes to reconsider Florida public universities amid DEI crack downThe NAACP said it sent a letter to “current and prospective members of the NCAA” on Monday asking Black student athletes to reconsider attending a Florida public university or college.
Corcoran selected as New College president
Read full article: Corcoran selected as New College presidentThe New College of Florida Board of Trustees, dominated by appointees of Gov. Ron DeSantis, on Tuesday selected Interim President Richard Corcoran to become the small liberal-arts school’s leader on a permanent basis.
‘Clear outlier:’ New College of Florida to scrap Gender Studies program
Read full article: ‘Clear outlier:’ New College of Florida to scrap Gender Studies programThe college is set to terminate the program beginning with the 2024 enrollees. Board members claimed the program didn't mesh with the college's larger mission.
DeSantis sues Biden administration over university accrediting system
Read full article: DeSantis sues Biden administration over university accrediting systemFlorida 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.
Florida DEI law for public universities puts private schools on alert
Read full article: Florida DEI law for public universities puts private schools on alertAt New College of Florida in Sarasota Monday, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a measure that could change how public colleges and universities operate in the state.
Florida Gov. DeSantis signs bill eliminating DEI programs at colleges, universities
Read full article: Florida Gov. DeSantis signs bill eliminating DEI programs at colleges, universitiesFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a couple bills, including one eliminating diversity, equity and inclusion, or DEI, initiatives in higher education.
On DeSantis’ turf, Newsom decries conservative education push
Read full article: On DeSantis’ turf, Newsom decries conservative education pushAppearing 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.
New College of Florida conservative board votes to abolish DEI office
Read full article: New College of Florida conservative board votes to abolish DEI officeTrustees 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.
Head of DC-based conservative think tank appointed New College trustee
Read full article: Head of DC-based conservative think tank appointed New College trusteeAfter Gov. Ron DeSantis this month sparked controversy with appointments of six trustees at New College of Florida, the state university’s Board of Governors on Wednesday chose an author and president of the Washington, D.C.-based Ethics & Public Policy Center to serve as a New College trustee.
DeSantis’ conservative picks for New College of Florida board could lead to ‘Hillsdale of the South’
Read full article: DeSantis’ conservative picks for New College of Florida board could lead to ‘Hillsdale of the South’Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday appointed six new members to the New College of Florida Board of Trustees in a move that one appointee and conservative ally of DeSantis said is aimed at “recapturing higher education.”