The Latest Breaking News from Ben Sasse

Wealthy donors finance DeSantis’ sojourns across US, Florida

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — A group of super-wealthy people helped foot the bill as Gov. Ron DeSantis barnstormed Florida and the rest of the country campaigning for his reelection and stumping for political allies running up to the midterm elections this month.

Orlando Sentinel · Nov 19, 2022

Ben Sasse confirmed as University of Florida president, will start in February with $1 million salary

TAMPA, Fla. — The state Board of Governors confirmed U.S. Sen. Ben Sasse as the University of Florida’s next president Wednesday, approving a five-year contract that will start in February with the possibility of a one-year extension.

Tribune News Service · Nov 9, 2022

Ben Sasse faces ‘huge hill to climb’ as University of Florida president. How will he do it?

The 19-year-old Florida college student wanted to make sure the 50-year-old Nebraska politician knew the stakes.

Tribune News Service · Nov 8, 2022

Editorial: Blame bad state law for University of Florida fiasco, not Sasse

Florida’s secretive new university presidential search law is a colossal failure, and a greater insult to the public than expected.

Tribune News Service · Oct 19, 2022

Fabiola Santiago: Universities don’t exist to serve politicians, but, sadly, that has become UF’s role

Let me tell you about the University of Florida, Nebraska Sen. Ben Sasse.

Miami Herald · Oct 13, 2022

Protesters disrupt event for GOP Nebraska senator hoping to become president of University of Florida

Ben Sasse’s views on same-sex marriage issues have sparked outrage among UF students who have publicly told him he is not welcome at the university

The Independent UK · Oct 11, 2022

University of Florida greets presidential finalist Ben Sasse with protests, tough questions

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Students and faculty at the University of Florida gave U.S. Sen Ben Sasse a raucous welcome to campus Monday, greeting the Nebraska Republican with biting questions and a loud protest as he sought to introduce himself as the school’s likely next president.

Tribune News Service · Oct 11, 2022

Students protest Ben Sasse’s views on LGBTQ+ rights at University of Florida

Likely appointment of Republican Nebraska senator as president of the university sparks protests during his campus visit

The Guardian - US · Oct 10, 2022

University of Florida student protesters loudly greet Sen. Ben Sasse during his campus visit

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — About 200 student protesters crowded into the University of Florida’s Emerson Alumni Hall on Monday and refused to leave in protest of U.S. Sen. Ben Sasse, the lone finalist to be the school’s next president.

Tribune News Service · Oct 10, 2022

Nebraska senator faces questions, protests at U of Florida

Nebraska U.S. Sen. Ben Sasse faced pointed questions and loud protests during his first visit to the University of Florida as the lone finalist for the school’s presidency

The Independent UK · Oct 10, 2022