Nebraska Senator Resigns to Take on Role as Florida President

Former Nebraska Senator Ben Sasse has announced his resignation as the President of the University of Florida System due to his wife’s epilepsy diagnosis. Sasse had vacated his Senate seat in 2023 after being chosen as the University of Florida President, which was then filled by Pete Ricketts. In a social media post, Sasse shared that his wife, Melissa, has been dealing with various medical conditions such as an aneurysm and strokes, and was recently diagnosed with epilepsy and is facing new memory issues. Due to this, Sasse will step down from his position effective July 31 but will continue to be involved in serving UF students in advisory and teaching roles. The university’s website also confirmed his transition. Sasse expressed his gratitude to the Gator Nation and friends for their support during this challenging time. This decision comes following his wife’s health struggles, and Sasse’s commitment to prioritize his family in this difficult situation. The University of Florida will bid farewell to Sasse as President, but his dedication to the students will continue through different roles within the institution. This announcement has been met with an outpouring of support for the Sasse family during this challenging time.

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