The University of Florida welcomes President Ben Sasse

Today, the University of Florida welcomes Ben Sasse, Ph.D., as its 13th president. Sasse is an accomplished academic with a career spanning both the private and public sectors, and served as president at Midland University in Nebraska and a faculty member at the University of Texas at Austin.

In an email sent to UF faculty and staff this morning, Sasse stated “The recent successes here are exhilarating, and I am enthusiastic about working alongside you in the months and years to come as we transform lives by pursuing truth, beauty, and excellence, by discovering world-changing breakthroughs, and by passing on to our students a life-long love of learning.”

Visit the UF President website and watch the video below to learn more about President Sasse.