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University of Florida President Ben Sasse to leave post, citing wife’s health

University of Florida President Ben Sasse announced he will resign to care for his wife, Melissa, after her epilepsy diagnosis, effective July 31.
Sasse stated he made the decision after "extensive prayer and lots of family tears" and asked officials to find a new president.
He plans to continue teaching at the university while focusing on family needs.

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

University of Florida’s president, Ben Sasse, unexpectedly announced his resignation late Thursday after just 17 months at the helm of the state’s flagship university, citing his wife’s health issues and a need to spend more time with his family. In a short statement emailed across campus, Sasse — the former Republican U.S. senator for Nebraska — said he would leave his job on July 31, less than two weeks away.

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Former GOP Senator Ben Sasse Announces He Is Stepping Down As University Of Florida President

Former U.S. Senator Ben Sasse (R-NE) announced on Thursday that he is stepping down as the president of the University of Florida because his wife was diagnosed with a serious medical condition that will require him to be home more often. Sasse, who has been at the school since November 2022, said that his wife Melissa suffered an aneurysm and series of strokes in 2007 and that doctors had been preparing the family for the worst. “We’ve battled …

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Florida Phoenix

Ben Sasse resigns his University of Florida presidency after wife’s condition worsens • Florida Phoenix

Then-U.S. Sen. Ben Sasse, R-Neb. He is stepping down as president of the University of Florida. (Photo by Tom Williams-Pool/Getty Images)Quality Journalism for Critical Times Former Nebraska U.S. Sen. Ben Sasse announced Thursday he was stepping down as president of the University of Florida to help his family cope with his wife’s worsening health. Sasse, in a statement from the University of Florida, said he was no longer able to meet the time …

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UF President Ben Sasse steps down to care for ailing wife

‘I need to walk arm-in-arm with my dearest friend.’…

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University of Florida president Ben Sasse is resigning after his wife was diagnosed with epilepsy

University of Florida president Ben Sasse has announced that he will leave his position of nearly two years to focus on taking care of his family after his wife was

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Ben Sasse resigns his University of Florida presidency after wife’s condition worsens • Nebraska Examiner

Sen. Ben Sasse, R-Neb., questions William Burns, nominee for Central Intelligence Agency director, during his Senate Select Intelligence Committee confirmation hearing in Russell Senate Office Building on Feb. 24, 2021, on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. (Tom Williams-Pool/Getty Images)OMAHA — Former Nebraska U.S. Sen. Ben Sasse announced Thursday he was stepping down as president of the University of Florida to help his family cope with his w…

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University of Florida President Ben Sasse to leave post, citing wife’s health

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

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

Former GOP Senator Ben Sasse Announces He Is Stepping Down As University Of Florida President

Former GOP Senator Ben Sasse Announces He Is Stepping Down As University Of Florida President

Ben Sasse resigns his University of Florida presidency after wife’s condition worsens • Florida Phoenix

Ben Sasse resigns his University of Florida presidency after wife’s condition worsens • Florida Phoenix

UF President Ben Sasse steps down to care for ailing wife

UF President Ben Sasse steps down to care for ailing wife

University of Florida president Ben Sasse is resigning after his wife was diagnosed with epilepsy

University of Florida president Ben Sasse is resigning after his wife was diagnosed with epilepsy

Ben Sasse resigns his University of Florida presidency after wife’s condition worsens • Nebraska Examiner

Ben Sasse resigns his University of Florida presidency after wife’s condition worsens • Nebraska Examiner

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