As he gears up for a run for president, DeSantis has emphasized a culture war agenda against so-called 'woke' policies, and universities have been a major focus.
Interim President Richard Corcoran also fired the diversity dean, who is transgender, and a librarian who also is a member of the LGBTQ community.
“I don’t think they’ve ever gotten that infusion in the history of the college," DeSantis said, drawing applause from the crowd of 75 people gathered in College Hall. “We are committed to the mission here. I would love for this to be, and I think it will be, the top classical liberal arts college in America.”
Libby Harrity, 19, had attended rallies outside of Board of Trustees meetings, and learned of Monday's event shortly before it started. Harrity and other students jeered at DeSantis supporters as they pulled into the parking lot at College Hall.Jackson, a 20-year-old New College student, said he had an exam scheduled for 12:30 p.m. at College Hall. He said his professor was unaware that DeSantis was coming and that his exam may have to be moved because of it.
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