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Episode Synopsis
As president of the U. of Florida, Ben Sasse, a former U.S. senator, steered millions of dollars toward consultants and hired his Republican allies to serve in lucrative jobs. And he threw some expensive parties.
Related Reading:
Sasse’s spending spree: Former UF president channeled millions to GOP allies, secretive contracts (The Independent Florida Alligator)
Lavish Catering Under Ex-UF President (Fresh Take Florida)
Ben Sasse Spent Far More Than His Predecessor. Including on These Reports.
Ben Sasse is U. of Florida’s Next President. His Critics are Seeing Red.
Guest: Garrett Shanley, reporter for The Independent Florida Alligator / intern at The Chronicle of Higher Education
For more on today’s episode, visit chronicle.com/collegematters.
Related Reading:
Sasse’s spending spree: Former UF president channeled millions to GOP allies, secretive contracts (The Independent Florida Alligator)
Lavish Catering Under Ex-UF President (Fresh Take Florida)
Ben Sasse Spent Far More Than His Predecessor. Including on These Reports.
Ben Sasse is U. of Florida’s Next President. His Critics are Seeing Red.
Guest: Garrett Shanley, reporter for The Independent Florida Alligator / intern at The Chronicle of Higher Education
For more on today’s episode, visit chronicle.com/collegematters.
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