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University of Florida trustees stand by controversial choice of Santa Ono for college president

His nomination being denied by the State University System Board of Governors.

by Jay Waagmeester and Florida Phoenix June 6, 2025June 11, 2025

His nomination being denied by the State University System Board of Governors.

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Three more student protesters arrested at University of Florida accept plea deals in criminal cases

The misdemeanor cases against three others who are not UF students are still pending.

by Vivienne Serret and Fresh Take Florida September 10, 2024June 6, 2025

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University of Florida student protesters accept plea deals in criminal cases

They each remain suspended from enrolling at UF and banned from campus for three years.

by Vivienne Serret and Fresh Take Florida September 4, 2024April 11, 2025

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University of Florida senior staffers racked up hundreds of thousands of dollars in travel costs after Sasse allowed them to work remotely

It wasn’t immediately clear who at UF approved each expense item.

by Vivienne Serret and Fresh Take Florida August 30, 2024January 31, 2025

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Ben Sasse defends ‘inappropriate spending’ during tenure as UF president

Some of Sasse’s hires filled new positions that didn’t exist before his presidency.

by Dara Kam and News Service of Florida August 19, 2024September 23, 2024

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Florida Gov. DeSantis calls for investigation into former UF President Ben Sasse’s ‘exorbitant spending’

Sasse, who had been at UF less than two years, abruptly resigned in July, citing his wife’s health.

by News Service of Florida August 16, 2024June 1, 2025

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University of Florida president Ben Sasse abruptly resigns, citing wife’s health

He said he also wanted to spend more time with his children.

by Vivienne Serret and Fresh Take Florida July 19, 2024May 11, 2025

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Florida Gov. DeSantis disses pro-Palestinian protests on college campuses, calling them ‘a cheap cause’

“The reality is, if you actually study the history of this, you would be able to see there’s never been a Palestinian state.”

by Jackie Llanos and Florida Phoenix May 8, 2024June 1, 2025

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University of Florida threatens student pro-Palestinian protesters with suspension, banishment from campus for 3 years

The university said employees or professors caught breaking its rules would be fired.

by Amanda Friedman, Vivienne Serret and Fresh Take Florida April 26, 2024March 12, 2025

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Pro-Palestinian student group at University of Florida sues DeSantis to block shutdown orders

The student group was supported in its lawsuit by the ACLU of Florida and another civil rights group, Palestine Legal.

by Claire Grunewald and Fresh Take Florida November 17, 2023April 30, 2024

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Florida orders ban of pro-Palestinian student group from university campuses

In the letter, Rodrigues cited a Florida law that prohibits providing materials in support of a designated foreign terrorist organization.

by News Service of Florida October 25, 2023March 22, 2025

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Florida institutions among the worst in nation at returning stolen Indigenous remains, report shows

In the Tampa Bay area, hundreds of Native items were stolen, while the University of Florida hoards thousands.

by Justin Garcia January 12, 2023March 27, 2025

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UF will spend $300,000 on new swimming pool for incoming university president Ben Sasse

A university spokesman, Steve Orlando, said Sasse did not ask for the pool to be built and provided no input over its design.

by Emma Behrmann and Fresh Take Florida January 11, 2023September 10, 2024

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Chairperson of UF’s faculty senate pushes back on DeSantis’ latest request for data on CRT and diversity courses

Amanda Phalin said the directive sends a ‘chilling message’ to colleges and universities.

by News Service of Florida January 6, 2023August 3, 2023

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University of Florida says it has ‘no standing’ to review surgeon general’s COVID guidance

Joseph Ladapo holds a faculty position in UF’s College of Medicine.

by News Service of Florida January 5, 2023August 3, 2023

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Florida Surgeon General used ‘seriously flawed’ science to warn against vaccines, UF faculty peers say

A UF task force determined that the information Ladapo used to warn against vaccines has ‘serious shortcomings’ of which he was made aware.

by Jesse Scheckner and Florida Politics January 4, 2023July 25, 2025

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Despite protests, University of Florida trustees unanimously choose Ben Sasse as next president

“If Dr. Sasse is confirmed, it will be an uphill battle to win over the university community.”

by Ryan Dailey and News Service of Florida November 2, 2022May 8, 2024

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Protesters disrupt first visit to UF for school’s presumptive new president

At one point, with the din rising outside, Sasse praised the group for chanting rhythmically so effectively.

by Elena Barrera and Fresh Take Florida October 11, 2022August 3, 2023

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Former UF student accused in terror case attempts to convert trial judge to Islam

Suliman also complained that his court case was taking too long and he should be allowed to go free.

by Meleah Lyden and Fresh Take Florida May 6, 2022March 29, 2024

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Judge blocks ‘unconstitutional’ UF rules limiting professors from testifying against state

“UF has bowed to perceived pressure from Florida’s political leaders,” the judge wrote.

by Carolina Ilvento and Fresh Take Florida January 21, 2022August 3, 2023