Kent Fuchs Approved as Interim UF President

The University of Florida's Board of Trustees has unanimously approved the return of former President Kent Fuchs as interim president effective August 1, following the sudden resignation of President Ben Sasse due to his wife's health issues. Fuchs, who served as UF president from 2015 to early 2023, is credited with significant achievements including elevating UF into the top 10 public universities and steering the institution through the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite some past controversies, such as restricting political-science professors from testifying in a lawsuit against the state, Fuchs expresses eagerness to maintain the university's momentum and prepare for a smooth transition to the next permanent leader. The appointment is pending approval from the state university system’s Board of Governors. The trustees will soon initiate a national search for Sasse’s permanent successor.