College Matters from The Chronicle

Ben Sasse’s $38K Sushi Bill

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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

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