The Republican attack on higher ed pretends to be ideological. But follow the money: it's just grift.

They see a giant pot of taxpayer dollars and have figured out how to take it for themselves and their friends while driving students into debt and diverting resources from the people who actually do the work that makes universities what they're supposed to be.

#HigherEd #Sasse #Corruption

https://www.alligator.org/article/2024/08/sasse-s-spending-spree-former-uf-president-channeled-millions-to-gop-allies-secretive-contracts

Sasse’s spending spree: Former UF president channeled millions to GOP allies, secretive contracts

In his 17-month stint as UF president, Ben Sasse more than tripled his office’s spending, directing millions in university funds into secretive consulting contracts and high-paying positions for his GOP allies. 

^{Garrett Shanley (The Independent Florida Alligator)}