FSU votes to keep president amid turnover at other universities

By: Jay Waagmeester

Outlets: Florida Phoenix

Published: February 25, 2026

Words: 451

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 1 day ago

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Florida State University trustees want another three years of President Richard McCullough.

The board voted Wednesday to extend McCullough’s contract until 2029, adding to his initial five-year contract set to expire in August. The approval is pending Board of Governors approval.

“Let’s not kid ourselves, you are in high demand,” board vice chair Vivian de las Cuevas-Diaz said of McCullough during the meeting held at the university’s newly opened College of Business building.

McCullough has …

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