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New College of Florida
A judge weighs restrictions Florida has placed on higher education courses
A new Florida law prohibits instruction on certain topics in “general education core courses” at state colleges and universities.
The Scoop: Mon., October 23, 2023 Tampa Bay & Florida headlines by WMNF
Inmate reentry simulator Hillsborough County has nearly 3,000 inmates booked in county jails on any given day. Once released, they face a number of obstacles on their path back to a normal life. A reentry...
New College of Florida President Richard Corcoran is set to earn up to $1.3 million per year in salary and benefits in a five-year contract.
Florida pushes back against UF report critical of New College business plan
State higher-education officials responded to analyses by University of Florida professors of a New College of Florida business plan.
The Scoop: Wed., October 4, 2023 Tampa Bay & Florida headlines by WMNF
New College’s new president Interim president of New College, Richard Corcoran, was chosen as the school’s permanent president yesterday. This comes amidst Governor Ron DeSantis’ conservative transformation of the small honors college. Protests at...
“Students Against Fascism in Education” protest New College of Florida’s new presidential pick
Former Republican House Speaker Richard Corcoran was chosen yesterday as New College of Florida’s permanent president after serving less than a year as interim president. The move further solidifies a veritable conservative grip on the...
The Scoop: Tues., October 3, 2023 Tampa Bay & Florida headlines by WMNF
Social services reinstated In a controversial move last month, the Sarasota County Commission cut funding for various social service programs, including childcare and homeless services. However, the commission has now reversed the cuts. Congressional...
Despite controversy, the NAIA accepts New College of Florida into a conference
New College of Florida’s new sports teams will compete in the Sun Conference of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics.
UF business faculty: A business plan outlining sweeping changes at New College of Florida is “not financially viable” in its current state.
The Scoop: Fri., September 29, 2023 Tampa Bay & Florida headlines by WMNF
Naples Capitol breacher caught A member of the ‘Proud Boys’ extremist group, who disappeared days before his sentencing in the U.S. Capitol riot case in August, is now in FBI custody. Christopher John Worrell was...
New College of Florida Interim President Richard Corcoran made his case for the permanent job to students and employees.
New College's Richard Corcoran was challenged by members of the Tampa Tiger Bay Club on Friday; there were some heated exchanges.
