New College of Florida defectors find a warm welcome up north

When conservative leaders took over Florida’s only public liberal arts institution, Hampshire College officials knew they had to help. Now they’re welcoming the first cohort of New College defectors. AMHERST, Mass., Aug. 31—Move-in day for new students at Hampshire College dawned sunny and cool, catching some arrivals from the New College of Florida by surprise.  “My girlfriend’s mom set me up with a snow jacket. I had to put it on,” said Libby Harrity.

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