Ben SASSE Came to U. of Florida to Reshape higher Ed. He Stepped Down Before He Got the Chance

Eric Kelderman July 19, 2024 1 min read

Eric Kelderman
Chronicle of Higher Education

Excerpt: Ben Sasse’s appointment as president of the University of Florida in late 2022 was hailed by his supporters as an opportunity to remake a flagship institution. Less than two years later, he is stepping down before having time to meaningfully influence the university’s direction.

Sasse announced his resignation late on Thursday with a social-media post on X (formerly Twitter) explaining that he needed to spend more time helping his wife, Melissa, deal with the ongoing effects of an aneurysm she suffered in 2007.

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