What happened and when?
Full Takeover Timeline
This timeline provides a complete overview of the significant events surrounding the 2023 takeover of New College of Florida, initiated by Governor Ron DeSantis and his appointed allies.
The timeline tracks key moments, from the initial appointment of a new board of trustees, to the firing of faculty and leadership, to sweeping changes in governance and curriculum. Each entry helps paint a clear picture of how political interference has reshaped one of the country's top liberal arts institutions.
As the situation continues to evolve, this timeline is updated regularly to reflect new developments, reactions from the New College community, and the ongoing efforts of students, faculty, and alumni to resist these changes. We encourage visitors to check back frequently for the latest updates and encourage engagement with the actions happening both on and off campus.
Our goal is to ensure that the story of New College’s struggle for academic freedom and institutional integrity is documented and shared with the world.
Full Interactive Timeline
The NCA, using resources provided by New College alums, has put together this timeline covering everything from events to social media posts to coverage in national magazines and newspapers. Eventually we hope to have it embedded here but for now it can be viewed on the Tiki-Toki Timeline platform!
NOTE: This is a work in progress! We are slowly entering all the events of the past two years.
Here’s a preview of a small portion of the data on the timeline!
