Ben Sasse Resigns as President of the University of Florida

Former Republican Senator Steps Down from Leadership Role

Effective Immediately

Benjamin Eric Sasse, the president of the University of Florida, has unexpectedly announced that he will be stepping down from his position effective immediately. The news came late Thursday night, leaving many in the university community shocked and disappointed.

Sasse, a former Republican senator from Nebraska, became president of the University of Florida in 2022. He has been a vocal critic of former President Donald Trump and has been a prominent voice within the Republican Party.