Santa Ono rejected to lead University of Florida after GOP backlash
Florida's university system board voted 10-6 in June 2025 to reject Santa Ono, former University of Michigan president, as president of the University of Florida, after conservative criticism of his past support for diversity, equity and inclusion programs.
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4 viewpointsUniversity of Florida presidential pick rejected after criticism of past DEI support
Pick for University of Florida president rejected after a conservative backlash
Ono blocked as University of Florida’s next president by state board
Former University of Michigan president rejected for University of Florida’s top job amid conservative backlash
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5 viewpointsFormer University of Michigan President Santa Ono rejected to lead University of Florida
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University of Florida presidential pick rejected by state Board of Governors over past DEI support
Santa Ono rejected for University of Florida presidency amid conservative backlash
Board of Governors rejects embattled Santa Ono as U. Florida president amid conservative outcry
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