Ted Yoho Welcomes Kent Fuchs to the Gator Nation

U.S. Rep. Ted Yoho, R-Fla., cheered the news that Kent Fuchs, currently the provost of Cornell University, will be the next president of the University of Florida (UF). Yoho is certainly familiar with UF. Besides living in Gainesville for 35 years, Yoho did his undergraduate and graduate work at UF before embarking on his career as a large-animal veterinarian.

As a University of Florida alumni (sic), I would like to congratulate Dr. Fuchs on being named president of the best university in the country, Yoho said. His extensive experience at Cornell, as well as his 20 years of experience at land grant institutions, will surely be an asset to the University of Florida/IFAS.

Dr. Fuchs' proven leadership will help ensure that the proud heritage and reputation that has been earned at UF/IFAS -- as one of the top leaders in the nation in higher academics and innovation -- will not only remain intact but flourish. Yoho added. I am sure he and his wife will find Gainesville a great place to call home. Welcome to the Gator Nation!