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UF president finalist Ono talks DEI, experimental learning in meetings with students, faculty
Dr. Santa J. Ono, the current president of the University of Michigan, is the only finalist to become the University of ...
UF presidential finalist defends decision to dismantle Michigan DEI program
Ono sung the praises of UF and Gov. Ron DeSantis during public forums, while some of the governor’s allies started attacking ...
UF presidential candidate would bring political baggage to Gator Country
Santa J. Ono, University of Michigan’s controversial president of nearly three years, plans to trade in “The Big House” in ...
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Ron DeSantis breaks with Byron Donalds, backs UF presidential pick despite DEI past
U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds, a 2026 candidate for Governor, disagrees. He criticized Ono, the former University of Michigan ...
While Ono's UM departure welcomed by critics, there's a worry of brand damage
"A lot of people really wanted him to succeed," one UM professor said about Ono, who is leaving for the University of Florida ...
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Dr. Ono visits UF campus, answers community questions
Dr. Santa J. Ono, currently the president of the University of Michigan, spent the day answering the UF community’s questions ...
BREAKING: Michigan Athletics likely losing its President
Santa J. Ono became the President of the University of Michigan not three full years ago, but it appears he is on the move. The University of Florida has named ...