University of Florida president announces retirement

University of Florida President Ben Sasse has announced his retirement, citing his wife’s health.

The former senator from Nebraska has served nearly two years as president. His resignation will be effective July 31. He has asked the Board of Regents to initiate a search for a new president.

“My wife Melissa’s recent epilepsy diagnosis and a new batch of memory issues have been hard, but we’re facing it together,” Sasse said in a statement.

The board plans to move “quickly and thoughtfully to an announce an interim president” while searching for a new president.

Photo courtesy of the University of Florida

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