Another Florida university picks a former Republican lawmaker as its next president
Florida Atlantic University on Monday picked a former Republican lawmaker as its leader in what is the latest example of a public university in the state picking someone with a political background for such high-paying posts over experienced academic leaders.
Florida Atlantic University selects Adam Hasner as new president
Florida Atlantic University on Monday welcomed former House Majority Leader Adam Hasner as its new president, concluding a presidential search that was off and on over the past two years.
Florida International University names state Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nunez interim president
In a Friday morning online vote, the Florida International University Board of Trustees hired Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nunez as its interim president in a hasty vote pushed by Gov. Ron DeSantis and board Chair Rogelio Tovar.
Florida International University trustees name Lt. Gov. Nunez as interim president
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Florida Atlantic University trustees select Adam Hasner to become its president
On Monday, The FAU Board of Trustees voted unanimously to name Adam Hasner to become the university’s next president. His appointment to the presidency of FAU is subject to a vote by the Florida Board of Governors. A voted by the Florida Board of Governors is expected either this month or in March.
Florida Atlantic University picks ex-Republican lawmaker as its next president
Another former Republican lawmaker has been picked to lead one of Florida’s public universities. The board of trustees of Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton on Monday picked Adam Hasner to be the school’s next president.
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It is going to affect U.S. universities and UCF and all of us in a very dramatic way,” said professor Talat Rahman.
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Former state lawmaker selected as FAU's new president
Florida Atlantic University finally has a new president. The school announced its Board of Trustees voted unanimously to select Adam Hasner.