New College News

The passion for his New College of Florida education remains front and center for alum Matthew Grieco (’94).

Both Altom (’90) and Jennifer (’89) Maglio refer to New College of Florida as a hidden jewel in the region.

The word “curious” stands out for Jack and Priscilla Schlegel, avid supporters of New College of Florida.

New College of Florida will celebrate the 43rd anniversary of its annual Clambake, hosted by the New College Foundation, at 6 p.m. Thurs. Nov. 3.

The $159,000 grant will fund a scholarship program designed exclusively for Manatee County students and transfer students from State College of Florida Manatee-Sarasota.

Professor Heidi Harley has been the Peg Scripps Buzzelli Endowed Chair in Psychology since 2018.  An endowed chair is a special academic appointment carrying with it considerable prestige and demonstrating the strongest commitment on the part of a donor and the university to a particular academic program.

Angelica Velosa and Daria Paulis jointly received a Student Research and Travel Grant to present their research on African clawed frogs under the tutelage of Professor Liz Leininger. 

Dr. Tarron Khemraj comes to life when talking about Economics.  Khemraj is Professor of Economics and International Studies and the William and Marie Selby Endowed Chair.

Alyssa Boynton had her pick of colleges.  The valedictorian of her high school senior class in the small town of Slayton, MN turned down Yale to attend New College of Florida. “I read about New College in the Book, Schools that Change Lives. Hearing about New College’s academic system was so amazing to me, that idea of not having grades and being able to explore things that I care about.”