Change comes swiftly to New College as DeSantis appointees replace president
A majority of new trustees asserts its power, and students are stunned.
DeSantis proposes sweeping higher education measures aimed at ‘indoctrination’
His plans include tighter controls on faculty hiring and prohibitions on diversity, equity and inclusion programs.
New College faces upheaval as remade board of trustees meets for first time
Two members have suggested demoting the president, among other drastic actions. Will they get their way?
US faculty group launches review, citing ‘attacks’ on Florida higher education
The American Association of University Professors said Thursday it planned to formally investigate “an apparent pattern of politically…
2 DeSantis-appointed trustees showed up at New College. Here’s how it went.
New conservative board members Christopher Rufo and Eddie Speir got a mixed reaction during their campus visit Wednesday.
Florida plans to ‘curb’ diversity efforts at colleges, universities, Nunez says
Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nunez made clear why schools were asked to detail how much they spend on diversity, equity and inclusion programs.
USF selects new provost, ending a monthslong search
President Rhea Law chooses a top university official from California to succeed Ralph Wilcox.
Florida online degree programs do well in latest U.S. News rankings
UF ranks No. 1 for online bachelor’s degree programs for second year in a row.
National faculty group ‘appalled’ by Florida’s stand on critical race theory
The American Association of University Professors condemned a joint statement this week from the presidents of Florida’s 28 state colleges.
Universities respond to DeSantis, saying they spend $35M on diversity programs
The governor’s request came after his pledge to root out “trendy ideologies” in higher education.