New College News

In a conversation with Invest:, President Patricia Okker of New College of Florida discussed the distinguishing attributes of the college and its unique approach to its curriculum. She shared how higher education has evolved, the importance of being involved in the career process and her outlook for the future of the sector.

The timely satire centers on the fallout of a potential epidemic at an elementary school.

Entrepreneurs are often drawn to—and thrive at—New College of Florida. Our students are independent thinkers with bold ideas, and we’re committed to equipping them with the tools they need to execute their visions.

Preparing to be a professional scientist requires years of conducting hands-on research and building mental fortitude, and Jess Franks has learned both of these skills as a student at New College of Florida.

New College of Florida continues to be one of the nation’s top colleges for students seeking a superb education with great career preparation at an affordable price, according to The Princeton Review.

Joining three local college and university leaders from Sarasota-Manatee, New College of Florida President Patricia Okker, Ph.D. will speak at the Manatee Chamber of Commerce’s 2022 Headliners Luncheon on Wed. May 11.

As Eureka Day begins its run at Sarasota’s Asolo Repertory Theatre on May 11, playwright Jonathan Spector ’97 is reflecting on the city—and the college—that gave him his start.

Earlier this spring, 35 college students—including several from New College of Florida—interviewed to be part of the inaugural class of the Diversity in Arts Leadership (DIAL) internship program through the Community Foundation of Sarasota County.

When Aleah Colón-Alfonso—a student from the Class of 2022 at New College of Florida—graduates on May 20, her commencement speaker will be alumna Maxeme Tuchman ’00.

In a single 24-hour period from April 26 to 27, the 2022 Giving Challenge generated donations totaling $117,220 for the New College Foundation.