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Santa Ono's bid to become the University of Florida President was rejected by the Florida Board of Governors after intense political and ideological opposition, leading to a return to the drawing board for UF's presidential search.
The Florida Board of Governors rejected Santa Ono's appointment as University of Florida president amid controversy over his past support for diversity, equity, and inclusion programs, and his views on antisemitism, despite the UF Board of Trustees' prior approval and Ono's commitment to combating antisemitism. The decision was influenced by political backlash and concerns over his stance on DEI initiatives.