NewsSuncoast SearchlightAugust 18, 2026Manatee
Governor DeSantis visits New College of Florida to promote higher education policy changes
Governor Ron DeSantis visited New College of Florida on primary election day to advocate for his administration's higher education agenda. The visit focused on his efforts to remove specific curricula from state institutions.
Read the full story at Suncoast SearchlightWhy It Matters
The event highlights the administration's ongoing policy focus on curriculum oversight at public universities, which impacts academic programming and administrative appointments at state-funded institutions.
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Who's Mentioned
organizationFlorida Polytechnic University“Used as a cost-comparison benchmark for degree production.”personChristopher Rufo“Appointed by DeSantis to help reshape the college.”personRichard Corcoran“Participated in the panel discussion regarding the future of higher education.”locationNew College of Florida“Site of the governor's visit in Sarasota”personRon DeSantis“Appeared at New College to defend higher education policies.”organizationUniversity of South Florida“Transferred its Sarasota-Manatee campus and $53 million in debt to New College.”locationSarasota“City where the event took place”personDavid Barker“Praised Florida's higher education model during the panel.”organizationNew College of Florida“The subject of a state-led conservative overhaul.”personDonald Trump“Aligned with Florida's conservative higher education efforts.”