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Charlie Kirk to Receive Statue at Florida College After Assassination

On September 16, 2025, New College of Florida announced plans to erect a privately funded statue honoring Charlie Kirk, the conservative activist, on its Sarasota campus.
The announcement followed Kirk's fatal shooting at a Utah Valley University event on September 10, 2025, which sparked nationwide reactions and memorial efforts.
The privately funded statue, shown in an AI-generated rendering with Kirk holding a microphone, symbolizes New College's commitment to defend free speech and civil discourse.
On Tuesday, New College President Richard Corcoran highlighted that these principles are essential to the survival of a free republic, underscoring the college's commitment to fostering civil discussion and open debate.
The college plans to hold public discussions and debates in the Mildred Sainer Pavilion and will reveal the statue's location in the near future as part of its ongoing commitment to promote free speech.

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New College of Florida plans to build statue of Charlie Kirk on campus

New College of Florida plans to commission a statue of Charlie Kirk to honor his legacy and commitment to free speech.

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Florida college announces Charlie Kirk statue: ‘A reminder of what America is all about’

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The New College of Florida in Sarasota announced Tuesday it will commission a statue of the late Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, noting the tribute will serve as a symbol of its commitment to protecting the First Amendment and fostering civil discourse. Though the statue’s specifics have not yet been released, the college shared a sample rendering of the bronze statue—depicting Kirk sitting at …

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A University in Florida Will Erect a Statue in Memory of Charlie Kirk on Its Campus

New College of Florida announced that it will erect a statue on campus in memory of conservative activist Charlie Kirk

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Charlie Kirk statue commissioned for New College of Florida campus

‘The statue, privately funded by community leaders, will stand on campus as a commitment by New College to defend and fight for free speech and civil discourse in American life,’ the college said

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Charlie Kirk to receive statue at Florida college after assassination

A week after he was assassinated at a college event in Utah, conservative activist Charlie Kirk will receive a statue in his honor in Sarasota, according to the New College of Florida.

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