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.
AMHERST Hampshire College will exceed its admissions goal with the class entering this fall, with 255 students committed to attend, based on a May 1 deposit deadline.Meeting or going beyond the enrollment goal is an important aspect of the.