Pat and Charlene Neal Honor 1977 Commitment with $500,000 Gift to New College of Florida
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SRQ DAILY THURSDAY FAMILY AND RECREATION EDITION
THURSDAY JUN 5, 2025 |
Nearly fifty years after first pledging support to New College of Florida, acclaimed Florida builder, statesman, and civic visionary Pat Neal and his wife Charlene have completed a $500,000 gift to the college. The contribution fulfills a pledge made in 1977 and affirms Neal’s continued belief in New College’s evolving role as a national leader in public liberal arts education.The Neals’ gift arrives at a defining moment for New College. Under the New College of Florida leadership, the institution has seen record-breaking enrollment, a renewed focus on academic excellence and rising national recognition. “This is more than the completion of a pledge—it’s an investment in momentum,” said Pat Neal. “I believed in New College’s promise in 1977. Today, I believe even more deeply in its future.”
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