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Santa Ono's bid to become president of the University of Florida was rejected by state officials due to concerns over his leadership at Michigan and his stance on diversity and inclusion, highlighting the increasing politicization of higher education in the U.S.
Santa Ono's appointment as University of Florida president was rejected amid controversy over his past support for diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts and his handling of campus protests and antisemitism issues at Michigan, leading to widespread mockery and criticism from both sides of the political spectrum.
Conservatives on the Florida college board reversed their decision to hire Santa Ono as University of Florida president due to concerns over his past support for diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives and his handling of pro-Palestinian protests, reflecting broader right-wing opposition to DEI efforts in higher education.
Santa Ono was rejected as University of Florida president by the Florida Board of Governors due to conservative criticism of his support for diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, highlighting ongoing ideological conflicts in higher education governance.
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.
The University of Florida trustees unanimously voted to appoint Santa Ono as the new president despite criticism from conservatives and some Republicans, with debates centered around his past comments and views on diversity and inclusion programs. Ono, currently at Michigan, emphasized his commitment to academic excellence and reform, while facing scrutiny over his past statements and political views, amid broader political tensions over higher education policies.
The University of Florida's board of trustees has approved Santa Ono, former president of the University of Michigan, to become the next president, pending final approval by the Florida Board of Governors. Ono will succeed Kent Fuchs, who served as interim president after Ben Sasse's departure amid controversy over spending and staffing issues.
The University of Florida has unanimously approved Santa Ono, previously president of the University of Michigan, as its new president amid some conservative criticism over his views on diversity and inclusion, reflecting ongoing political debates in Florida's education system.
University of Michigan President Santa Ono expressed his trust in Coach Jim Harbaugh during a panel discussion, amidst controversies surrounding the football team. Harbaugh has faced suspensions due to a self-imposed penalty for recruiting violations and an ongoing NCAA investigation into an alleged sign-stealing scheme. Ono stated that he trusts Harbaugh and believes he is a man of honor, emphasizing the team's success even when Harbaugh was on the sidelines. Ono also addressed other topics such as tuition, mental health, and tensions on campus related to the Israeli-Hamas conflict. He discussed plans for the UM Center for Innovation, a research and education center in Detroit, which aims to stimulate growth and job creation in the city.