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education2 years ago

Controversial Commencement: Protests and Tension at New College Graduation

The graduation ceremony at New College of Florida was marked by controversy as Dr. Scott Atlas, a controversial radiologist who served as a COVID-19 adviser to both DeSantis and former President Donald Trump, spoke for 16 minutes, relitigating the public debates that raged over his policy advice. The crowd interrupted him at several intervals with cries of “Stop making it about you” and “Murderer” as he defended his role in the White House. Students and parents stood and turned their backs to the stage, until chants of “Wrap it up” overwhelmed Atlas, causing him to pause.

via Tampa Bay Times|
#controversy#education#graduation
education2 years ago

Controversy Erupts at New College Graduation Over Keynote Speaker and Conservative Takeover

Former Trump adviser Dr. Scott Atlas was met with boos and jeers during his keynote speech at the New College of Florida's graduation ceremony, which comes amid a conservative takeover of the liberal arts college. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis replaced nearly half of the college's board of trustees with conservative allies, leading to the abolition of diversity, equity, and inclusion programs. In protest, students held an alternate commencement ceremony where they heard remarks from Maya Wiley, president of the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights.

via CNN|
#conservative-takeover#education#florida
education2 years ago

"Florida students defy pandemic restrictions with private graduation ceremony"

New College of Florida students are hosting a private graduation ceremony separate from the school’s official commencement due to the school officials tapping Scott Atlas, a top adviser to former President Donald Trump during the Covid-19 pandemic, to speak at their commencement. The students, who have fundraised $100,000 for the event, want to hold a ceremony “on our terms”. The official New College commencement featuring Atlas, who also advised DeSantis, is set to unfold on Friday.

via POLITICO|
#covid-19#education#florida