Sasse to step down as UF president

Former U.S. Senator departs after 20 months due to wife’s health.

  • Ben Sasse, president of the University of Florida, announced Thursday night that he will resign. (Douglas R. Clifford/Tampa Bay Times/TNS)
    Ben Sasse, president of the University of Florida, announced Thursday night that he will resign. (Douglas R. Clifford/Tampa Bay Times/TNS)
    TALLAHASSEE — Less than two years into the job, University of Florida President Ben Sasse on Thursday announced he will step down July 31 because of his wife’s health. “My wife Meli...

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