Ron DeSantis, University of West Florida

DeSantis appoints conservative think tank members to university board
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has appointed five new members to the board overseeing the University of West Florida in Pensacola, including two people affiliated with The Heritage Foundation.
Gov. DeSantis names conservative think tank members to University of West Florida Board
The move comes exactly 2 years after he replaced much of the New College Board of Trustees with more conservative members.
DeSantis reappoints two New College trustees on anniversary of conservative board overhaul
DeSantis reappointed Joseph Jacquot and Charles Kesler, two of his picks in his conservative overhaul of the college, to the board Monday.
Governor Ron DeSantis appoints two to the FAMU Board of Trustees
Washington and Gainey will be replacing Otis Cliatt II and Kenward "Kenny" Stone. The outgoing trustees joined FAMU’s board in 2020 after being selected by Gov. DeSantis. Their terms are set to expire this month.
Ron DeSantis Keeps Two of His Major Donors on University of Florida Board
The donors have contributed a combined $607,500 to DeSantis and political action committees that support him, a new report says.
Governor Ron DeSantis Reappoints 2 To New College Of Florida Board Of Trustees
Governor Ron DeSantis has announced the reappointment of Joseph Jacquot and Dr. Charles Kesler to the New College of Florida Board of Trustees. Both appointees bring extensive expertise in law, government,
Meet the five men DeSantis appointed to University of West Florida Board of Trustees.
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday announced the appointment of five people to the University of West Florida Board of Trustees. The appointments of Paul Bailey, Gates Garcia, Adam Kissel, Scott Yenor and Chris Young must still be confirmed by the Florida Senate.
DeSantis appoints Perry & Young co-founder to University of West Florida Board of Trustees
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - On Monday, Governor Ron Desantis appointed five people to the University of West Florida Board of Trustees. Among the appointees was local Perry & Young co-founder Chris Young.
Gov. Ron DeSantis Reappoints Two Members To University Of Florida Board Of Trustees
Governor Ron DeSantis has announced the reappointment of Richard Cole and Rahul Patel to the University of Florida Board of Trustees. The reappointments, effective January 7, 2025, continue the leadership of these distinguished alumni in guiding the state’s flagship university.
Governor DeSantis appoints Chris Young to UWF Board of Trustees
Governor DeSantis appointed several new members to the University of West Florida Board of Trustees including one Panhandle businessman. For more News, Weather, and Sports in Panama City, Florida visi
Florida set for another conservative college transformation
DeSantis also reappointed two of his conservative trustee choices to New College, the Herald-Tribune reports, and made two ...
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Ron DeSantis says Islamic terrorism poses ‘very real’ threat
As a member of Congress, DeSantis pushed for bans of refugees from countries dominated by Muslims and hostile to American ...
DeSantis made Florida an incubator for ‘classical education.’ Is a national wave next?
Gov. Ron DeSantis’ embrace of “classical education,” which emphasizes liberal arts and western teachings, is part of his ...
Florida DEI leader sees revenue cut in half due to state policies: 'We're in trouble'
Diversity consultant director Roni Bennett reported having less business since Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ “Stop WOKE Act" law ...
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Democrats raise alarm that Gov. DeSantis is targeting Monique Worrell again
After winning 57% of the vote in November, Democratic Monique Worrell is supposed to be sworn in Tuesday as the new ...
DeSantis likes open carry. But Florida likely won’t get it this session.
DeSantis has repeatedly offered support for open carry. He has ripped Florida’s bump stock ban and previously said that if he ...
Will grand jury block Worrell from retaking State Attorney’s post?
Dems sound alarm as the newly elected top prosecutor appeared at a Polk County courthouse but declined to say why. Rumors ...
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DCF takes stock of 2024 successes, credits Gov. and First Lady DeSantis
Harris spotlights Hope Florida, a key initiative of First Lady Casey DeSantis, as a way to get people off of the dole. The ...