As students and faculty celebrate homecoming this week, there’s controversy around a University of Florida committee’s pick for the school’s next president.
unanimously recommended United States Sen. Dr. Ben Sasse of Nebraska as the sole finalistThe decision is facing criticism from many students and alumni who plan to protest about a choice they say they had no part in.
“I just don’t think that his views align with the majority of the student body,” said sophomore Tranyia Orange. “I think it’ll keep things running smoothly. I don’t expect any crazy changes,” sophomore Noah Katz said. “Ben brings intellectual curiosity, a belief in the power and potential of American universities, and an unmatched track record of leadership spanning higher education, government and the private sector,” wrote Presidential Search Committee chair Rahul Patel.Search committee unanimously recommends United States Senator Dr. Ben Sasse as sole finalist for University of Florida’s 13th president
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