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WMNF Daily news digest, called "The Scoop"

The Scoop: WMNF’s daily digest of news headlines for Thursday, April 27th, 2023

New College of Florida professors denied tenure New College of Florida’s board of trustees declined to grant tenure to five veteran faculty members last night, a controversial move critics say stems from inappropriate interference from...
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New College trustees get a nod from the Florida Senate

The Senate continued moving forward with confirming a slate of Gov. Ron DeSantis' appointees to the New College of Florida Board of Trustees.
WMNF Daily news digest, called "The Scoop"

The Scoop: WMNF’s daily digest of news headlines for Monday, April 24th, 2023

Tampa shooting Tampa Police say their Detectives are investigating a homicide that took place in the 2900 block of North Central Avenue, where an adult Black woman was shot and killed. Police say it was...
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New College of Florida faces faculty tenure denial amidst Governor’s transformation plan

Listen: New College of Florida trustees are set to defer or outright deny tenure to five faculty members at their next meeting. This comes as the Governor seeks to transform the college. New College’s interim...

Sarasota School Board rejects contract with consultant tied to Hillsdale College

The Sarasota County School Board voted yesterday to reject a $28,000 consulting contract with Jordan Adams, through his new consulting firm Vermillion. Nearly 80 speakers voiced concerns during an almost four-hour public comment, mostly in...

A controversial higher-ed bill, the companion to HB 999, advances in the Florida Senate

A measure designed to carry out parts of Gov. Ron DeSantis’ higher-education agenda moved forward in the Florida Senate (HB 999).
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Confirmation of New College Board of Trustees is advanced by Senate’s Postsecondary Education Committee

The Senate Postsecondary Education Committee advanced the confirmations of seven new members of New College of Florida’s Board of Trustees.
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New College of Florida, academic freedom and HB 999

A New College of Florida professor talks about changes at New College and bills in the Florida Legislature that impact higher education.
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New College alumni continue to express concern, following release of Trustee Spalding’s texts

Recently released text messages suggest New College of Florida Trustee, Matthew Spalding, coordinated efforts behind the scenes to overhaul the institution’s leadership. Alumni have said this news raises legal and ethical concerns.
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Richard Corcoran gets $699K contract at New College of Florida

The New College of Florida Board of Trustees approved a contract for interim president Richard Corcoran, including a $699,000 base salary.
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State lawmakers could send $15M to New College of Florida

State lawmakers next week could funnel $15 million to New College of Florida for such things as hiring faculty and providing scholarships.

MidPoint-DeSantis’ Hostile Takeover of Public Education

MidPoint looks at the hostile takeover of Florida public education by DeSantis and Christian conservatives

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