UF slight takes a substantial turn  Published April 11, 2007
TALLAHASSEE - So Jeb Bush couldn't get an honorary degree at the
University of Florida. But maybe he can do better, maybe he can
get a building named for him.  The "Jeb Bush College of
Education at the University of Florida" would come complete with
a big sign.  In what has been a pingpong game of Snub the Former
Governor vs. Honor the Former Governor, the third volley came
Tuesday when the building proposal passed a legislative stop.
Step 1, the snub, came a month ago: The UF Senate faculty
leadership denied Bush an honorary degree, irking Bush
supporters and UF president Bernie Machen.  Step 2, honor, came
days later: The UF Alumni Association board of directors made
Bush an honorary alumnus. They denied the timing had anything to
do with the degree rejection, saying it was a nod to Bush's
support for research at UF, which got millions for research
centers and top-notch faculty under him.  Step 3 came Tuesday,
when a House education council pass