University of Florida Trustees Select Dr. Santa Ono as President Amid Conservative Opposition
Diverse: Issues in Higher Education
MAY 28, 2025
The University of Florida Board of Trustees voted unanimously Tuesday to select Dr. Santa J. Ono as the university's 14th president, despite intense scrutiny from conservative activists and Republican lawmakers who questioned his commitment to Florida's higher education reforms. Ono, who has served as president of the University of Michigan since October 2022, must still receive confirmation from the Florida Board of Governors, which oversees the state university system.
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