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University of Florida President Pick Santa Ono Rejected

University of Florida President Pick Santa Ono Rejected After Republican DEI Backlash

Florida state university leaders voted to reject Santo Ono as president of the University of Florida, following Republican backlash over the former University of Michigan president’s previous support for diversity programs.

Tampa Bay Times on MSN · 1d

After Ono’s rejection, what’s next for the University of Florida?

Those who voted against Ono pointed to what they described as substantive concerns to his record and responses during a tense, hours-long interview. Board members cited his reversal on diversity and climate change initiatives, and his delayed response to antisemitism during his tenures at University of Michigan and University of British Columbia.

The Independent on MSN · 1d

University of Florida board rejects hiring Michigan’s president over his changing of DEI policy

University of Florida board rejects hiring Michigan’s president over his changing of DEI policy - The State University System Board of Governors’ 6-10 vote came after hours of contentious debate and grilling of Ono over his previous position on diversity,

Inside Higher Ed29d

Why I Chose the University of Florida

I know that the University of Florida has been a national leader in this regard —setting a gold standard in standing firmly against antisemitism and hate. That standard will not change under my ...

The Chronicle of Higher Education17d

A DeSantis-Backed Lobbyist Is Selected as Florida A&M’s Next President

The HBCU’s alumni, faculty, and students say the search process was politically compromised by the Republican governor’s administration.

3don MSN

As final vote nears, fate of UF’s next president no sure thing

Santa Ono faces the final hurdle in his bid to become University of Florida’s next president Tuesday. It could be his ...

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