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The New College of Florida became the first school to sign the Trump Administration’s Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education. As reported by the New York Times on Oct. 28, 2025, the college is embracing this partnership as a move to help maintain the U.S. as a premier destination for higher education.

After the 43-day shutdown, President Donald Trump signed a bill on the night of Nov. 12 to reopen the government, allowing air traffic controllers and other essential airline workers to return to paid work. While this is good news for travelers—especially those going home during Thanksgiving—The FAA does warn that flight delays may continue in the coming days.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become a popular topic in the last five years, as everyone has their own thoughts about it and how it should be used. AI has slowly been integrated into the classroom.

Many small colleges and universities face financial stress as the 2025-26 academic year marks the final year before a demographic decline hits enrollment numbers.

A simple sentence from the president can ripple through the country and feed dangerous rumors that change lives. In a press conference held on Sept. 22, President Donald Trump announced that acetaminophen, commonly known as Tylenol, causes autism. While factually untrue, this declaration spreads dangerous misinformation, undermines science and disrespects the experiences of those on the spectrum.

The suspension of Jimmy Kimmel has left television hosts on edge, igniting a national debate over censorship, free speech and the role of media entertainment.  As politicians, networks and viewers clash over censorship and corporate responsibility, the controversy underscores how comedy has become an unexpected battleground in America’s cultural wars.

Florida Southern prides itself on engaged learning and its newest professors are already embodying that mission. Whether it’s through analyzing real-world business cases, or by discovering the power of journalism, these two new faculty members share a common goal: helping students find meaning in what they learn and preparing them for life beyond campus.

Freshman Christina Nordlander was welcomed with open arms to the Florida Southern women’s golf team, bringing international experience from her hometown of Malmö, Sweden, as well as time in Spain. As a sports marketing and communication major, she is beginning her collegiate career with high hopes both on and off of course.

On Tuesday, April 15, the No. 11 men’s golf team secured the Sunshine State Conference (SSC) Championship title, while the women’s golf team placed fifth. This is the men’s first SSC title in 15 years and 17th overall. 

In 2022, Florida passed legislation establishing the Sixth District Court of Appeal, with proceedings set to take place in the Hollis Room at FSC and other local campuses until a permanent courthouse is constructed. In exchange for using the space, the court provided students with an opportunity to see court proceedings live and in person without leaving campus on March 13.