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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.

Gainesville Sun on MSN · 1d

Florida higher ed board stuns UF, blocks Santa Ono from becoming president

The selection of the former UM president faced backlash from GOP leaders over his handling of pro-Palestine encampments and his past support of DEI.

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,

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Sen. Rick Scott blames search firm for Santa Ono’s failed UF presidency nomination

Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) accused the search firm that oversaw the failed nomination of former University of Michigan President ...

The Chronicle of Higher Education16d

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.

Inside Higher Ed28d

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 ...

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Florida legislators pass bill that could reshape how universities select their leadership

the Florida House on Wednesday approved revamping laws about leadership of the higher-education system, including opening information about applicants to become college and university presidents ...

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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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