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Santa Ono Rejected as University of Florida President

Former University of Michigan President Santa Ono's bid to become the next president of the University of Florida was rejected by the school's board of governors on Tuesday, June 3, 2025. The decision followed criticism from conservatives i...

Jun 03, 2025 22:01 Santa Ono, former University of Michigan president, rejected for Florida job

Santa Ono Rejected as University of Florida President

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Florida Board Rejects Santa Ono as University of Florida President

The Florida Board of Governors has rejected the confirmation of Dr. Santa Ono as the next president of the University of Florida (UF). The decision followed intense scrutiny regarding his past support for diversity, equity, and inclusion (D...

Jun 03, 2025 21:32 Florida Board of Governors rejects Santa Ono as University of Florida president

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Santa Ono's Move to University of Florida: A Clash of Ideologies?

Santa Ono's decision to leave his post as President of the University of Michigan for the same role at the University of Florida has ignited discussions about the future of higher education, particularly concerning diversity, equity, and in...

May 11, 2025 04:26 Santa Ono explains why he’s leaving University of Michigan for Florida

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Santa Ono Recommended as Sole Finalist for University of Florida President

Dr. Santa J. Ono, the current president of the University of Michigan, has been unanimously recommended by the University of Florida Presidential Search Committee as the sole finalist for the University's 14th president. This decision marks...

May 04, 2025 22:31 DR. SANTA J. ONO UNANIMOUSLY RECOMMENDED AS SOLE FINALIST FOR UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA’S 14TH PRESIDENT