FL S1820

Designates February 7, 2024, as "New College Day" in Florida, recognizing New College as the state's residential liberal arts honors college

Highlights New College's new logos/techne curriculum combining classical education with next-generation skills, emphasizing free speech and academic freedom

Notes the college enrolled its largest incoming class of first-year and transfer students and successfully recruited new faculty, including visiting professors and presidential scholars-in-residence

Recognizes the addition of intercollegiate athletics through NAIA membership in the Sun Conference, with over 150 scholar-athletes across six varsity sports teams and plans for expansion in 2024-2025

References plans to establish a Freedom Institute to promote free speech and civil discourse, and acknowledges a multiyear effort in collaboration with the Legislature and Governor DeSantis to reestablish the college's preeminence