Gov. Ron DeSantis appointed five members to the University of West Florida’s board of trustees Monday, adding two controversial higher-ed reformers to the body that oversees the Pensacola public university.

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.

The move comes exactly 2 years after he replaced much of the New College Board of Trustees with more conservative members.

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. Ron DeSantis this week announced the appointment of five new members to the UWF Board of Trustees, including several conservative activists. The move has prompted concern among some faculty and alumni.

The University of West Florida ( UWF) has a new top administrator overseeing research and engagement at the Panhandle campus. UWF announced this week that Jerry Lin was named associate vice president of research administration and engagement.

After serving for two decades in the U.S. Navy, University of West Florida graduate William Shannon Williams never imagined becoming a Hollywood actor would be written in his stars. His impressive ...

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.