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flag Manny Diaz Jr. appointed UWF president amid controversy over non-competitive hiring process.

flag The University of West Florida’s Board of Trustees has selected Manny Diaz Jr., former Florida education commissioner and Republican ally of Governor Ron DeSantis, as its next president, following a five-year contract with a $674,000 base salary, potential bonuses, and benefits. flag The appointment, pending final approval by the Florida Board of Governors, has sparked criticism over the lack of a competitive search process and concerns about transparency and accountability. flag Diaz, who served as interim president, plans to rebrand UWF to boost enrollment, strengthen military ties, expand athletics, and explore a no-tuition, philanthropy-funded school on campus as a teacher training lab. flag His leadership reflects a broader trend of political appointees taking top roles in Florida’s public universities.

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