University of Florida to Keep Paying Sasse $1 Million a Year

Former Nebraska Senator Ben Sasse will continue to receive a $1 million annual salary from the University of Florida after stepping down as the university’s president in July.

Sasse will serve as president emeritus, professor and external adviser to the chairman of the school’s board of trustees and be provided with health and other benefits until 2028, according to a contract addendum dated July 18. He will provide “services as the Chair of the Board reasonably requests from time to time,” the document said.

The agreement is valid until he accepts a full-time position elsewhere. Sasse, 52, became UF’s president ...