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Ben Sasse Resigns from the University of Florida After spending less than 2 years as President of the University of Florida, former Senator Ben Sasse has resigned effective July 21, 2024...READ MORE   Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost-It was great to visit McQuigg Urban Farm in Parramore and have a roundtable discussion with local Americorps members and the […]

After spending less than 2 years as President of the University of Florida, former Senator Ben Sasse has resigned effective July 21, 2024. Sasse cited his wife’s ongoing health issues and wanting to spend more time with his children as the reasons for his abrupt departure. “My wife Melissa’s recent epilepsy diagnosis and a new […]

All eyes have been on college campuses as young people along with outside agitators across America have protested the Israeli-Hamas conflict.  However, Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) has sent Florida state troopers to control pro-Palestinian protestors. Top officials have confirmed that the Florida governor has directed the Florida Highway Patrol to respond to these protests.  "On […]

By James Taylor Technology has always advantaged some societies over others. The Manhattan Project is one example that is under popular debate again, following the blockbuster Oppenheimer. Many technological advances are much more subtle than the development of the atomic bomb, but they may turn out to be just as impactful. Florida policymakers understand this challenge […]

On Saturday, the Florida State Seminoles took on and defeated the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in the Sunshine State’s capital. However, the final score (44-16) was not the most notable highlight in Tallahassee over the weekend. Right before Chief Osceola and his Appaloosa horse, Renegade,  galloped onto the field to deliver the flame-lit spear to […]

Over the weekend, some shocking news hit the political landscape as it was announced that Sen. Ben Sasse (R-NE) is expected to resign from the U.S. Senate and become president of the University of Florida. On Thursday, the UF named Sen.Sasse the lone finalist for president. Sasse was the president of Midland University in Nebraska […]

According to reports by news organizations such as Fox News, CNN, and NBC News, Sen. Ben Sasse (R-NE) is expected to resign from his Senate seat with the prospect of becoming the next president of the University of Florida. This isn’t Sasse’s first rodeo when it comes to being at the highest level of academia. […]