Florida College Seized by DeSantis in 'Anti-Woke' Push to Triple in Size

Governor Ron DeSantis has moved to seize the New College of Florida to acquire USF Sarasota-Manatee in a deal that leading Democratic lawmakers describe as a 'grift' driven by an 'anti-woke' agenda. This consolidation aims to triple the size of the institution, reflecting a broader state-level push to reshape higher education culture and curriculum. The broader implication is an intensifying culture war over the role of government in directing educational institutions and the ideological direction of American universities.