US EditionAnother DeSantis ally takes the helm of a public university in Florida
PENSACOLA, FLORIDA, JUL 14 – Diaz joins four other former Republican lawmakers leading Florida public universities, aiming to strengthen state funding and support the governor's education agenda, officials said.
- Manny Diaz started his first day as interim president of the University of West Florida, officially appointed by Governor Ron DeSantis.
- Under Diaz's leadership, five of Florida's 12 public universities will be led by former Republican lawmakers or lobbyists, extending DeSantis's legacy in higher education.
- DeSantis stated that Diaz's appointment is part of a move to reshape higher education towards more conservative values.
- Critics argue that supporting the governor's conservative education agenda is becoming necessary for leadership roles in Florida's public universities, as the appointment of political allies over traditional academic leaders signals a shift in university governance.
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