NewsSuncoast SearchlightAugust 18, 2026Sarasota County
Governor DeSantis visits New College of Florida to promote higher education policy record
Governor Ron DeSantis visited New College of Florida on primary election day to defend his administration's higher education policies. The visit focused on his efforts to remove curricula he describes as "woke" from state institutions.
Read the full story at Suncoast SearchlightWhy It Matters
The event highlights the administration's ongoing focus on state-level oversight of public university curricula and administrative appointments.
Key Facts
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Who's Mentioned
personRon DeSantis“Appeared at New College to discuss higher education policy.”personRichard Corcoran“Participated in the panel discussion regarding the school's transformation.”organizationSuncoast Searchlight“Publisher of the article”organizationNew College of Florida“The subject of the state's conservative higher education reform efforts.”personDonald Trump“Mentioned as being in lockstep with Florida's higher education efforts.”personChristopher Rufo“Appointed by DeSantis to help remake the school's curriculum.”organizationUniversity of South Florida“Transferred its Sarasota-Manatee campus to New College.”personDavid Barker“Participated in the panel discussion.”locationNew College of Florida“Site of the Governor's visit”personAlice Herman“Photographer for the Suncoast Searchlight article.”