Machen meets with House higher education committee

Eric Barron,

president of Florida State University, and UF President Bernie

Machen speak before the higher education committee of the Florida

House of Representatives on Friday morning.

Vermin Supreme addresses the audience with a megaphone at University Club, Monday, Jan. 5, 2026.

Matthew Quesada

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By Matthew Quesada | Jan. 6

Vermin Supreme addresses the audience with a megaphone at University Club, Monday, Jan. 5, 2026.

Florida guard Xaivian Lee (1) shoots a free throw during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Saint Francis, Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025, in Gainesville, Fla.

Noah Lantor

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By Noah Lantor | Jan. 5

Florida guard Xaivian Lee (1) shoots a free throw during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Saint Francis, Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2025, in Gainesville, Fla.

Florida Gators forward Nyadieng Yiech (2) looks for a lane during a NCAA college basketball game against South Alabama, Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025, in Gainesville, Fla.

Caroline Walsh

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By Caroline Walsh | Jan. 4

Florida Gators forward Nyadieng Yiech (2) looks for a lane during a NCAA college basketball game against South Alabama, Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025, in Gainesville, Fla.

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