US EditionUniversity of Florida plans to hire school president Santa Ono away from University of Michigan
- Santa Ono, president of the University of Michigan, announced his resignation to become the University of Florida's next president this summer.
- Ono's move followed a unanimous and thorough search process that selected him as the sole finalist, pending approval by Florida's board of governors.
- Ono, who served three years at Michigan and previously led other universities, will visit UF's Gainesville campus for public forums before assuming the role.
- Rahul Patel, chair of the search committee, expressed his confidence in Dr. Santa Ono's selection as the unanimous finalist, emphasizing Ono’s distinguished academic achievements and leadership qualities.
- UF leaders view Ono's appointment as a positive step to advance the university's growth and bold future vision, welcoming him and his family to the Gator community.
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University of Florida plans to hire school president away from University of Michigan
The University of Florida plans to hire school president Santa Ono away from the University of Michigan. Ono was recommended as the search committee’s only finalist to be considered by the board of trustees on Sunday night. “Dr. Ono’s proven record of academic excellence, innovation and collaborative leadership at world-class institutions made him our unanimous choice,” said Rahul Patel, chair of the school’s presidential search committee. The s…
University of Michigan president Santa Ono announces he's joining University of Florida
University of Michigan President Santa Ono announced Sunday that he will step down from his role later this summer to become the next president of the University of Florida, pending formal approval from the Florida Board of Governors. In a message posted on the University of Michigan website, Ono said it was not an easy decision to make, but one driven by new opportunity. “I have been selected as the sole finalist for the presidency of the Unive…
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union-bulletin.comUniversity of Florida names sole finalist in presidential search
The University of Florida announced a sole finalist to be its next president: Santa J. Ono, president of the University of Michigan. The announcement follows a search that began after former President Ben Sasse resigned last July, citing his wife’s…
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University of Florida plans to hire school president Santa Ono away from University of Michigan
The University of Florida plans to hire school president Santa Ono away from the University of Michigan. Ono was recommended as the search committee’s only finalist to be considered by the board of trustees on Sunday night. The school’s board…
University President Santa Ono announces departure from UMich
University President Santa J. Ono announced in an email Sunday evening that he will be leaving the University of Michigan in pursuit of a new position as president of the University of Florida. The announcement follows the University’s Spring 2025 Commencement ceremony and the recent extension of Ono’s contract through 2032 by the University’s Board of Regents. In the email, Ono wrote that he expects to take on his new role later this summer an…
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