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New College of Florida to Expand Following Acquisition of USF Sarasota-Manatee Campus

21 Haziran 2026The Guardian

New College of Florida is set to acquire the Sarasota-Manatee campus of the University of South Florida, significantly expanding its size. This acquisition follows a controversial takeover orchestrated by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, who has been transforming the college into a conservative educational institution.
Critics, including prominent Democratic lawmakers, have labeled the deal as a 'grift', raising concerns about the motivations behind this expansion.
The New College of Florida has been at the center of political controversy since its governance was taken over by a board appointed by Governor DeSantis. This move is part of a larger trend among some Republican leaders to challenge what they perceive as 'woke' ideologies in education, aiming to promote conservative…
The acquisition of the USF Sarasota-Manatee campus by New College of Florida underscores the ongoing ideological battle in higher education in the United States. Governor DeSantis's actions reflect a broader strategy to reshape academic institutions in line with conservative values, which may have significant implic…

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