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Pick for University of Florida president rejected

Pick for University of Florida president rejected after a conservative backlash

In a surprise twist, Florida’s top higher education board voted against a contract for Santa Ono, who was set to be the president of the University of Florida.

Bloomberg on MSN · 53m

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.

CNN · 5h

Former University of Michigan president rejected for University of Florida’s top job amid conservative backlash

Longtime academic Santa Ono was rejected Tuesday for the University of Florida presidency by the state university system board amid sharp criticism from political conservatives about his past support for diversity,

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Florida leaders hail vote to block Ono from UF: ‘The right decision’

“This is the right decision for @UF,” Sen. Rick Scott posted on X, a day after raising significant concerns about Ono’s ...

Florida board blocks Ono from UF presidency in historic decision

Ex-University of Michigan President Santa Ono was rejected as the new University of Florida leader. An expert said it shows ...

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Santa Ono: I'm the right choice for UF president. I would make a great school the best.

Public universities have a responsibility to remain grounded in academic excellence, intellectual diversity and student ...

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Manny Diaz will lead UWF into a new era of excellence | Opinion

Rep. Michelle Salzman: "Diaz’s proven leadership, innovative spirit, and deep commitment to education make him the ideal ...

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‘Not an easy choice’: University of West Florida president to leave post

TALLAHASSEE — Continuing major turnover in the leadership of state universities and colleges, University of West Florida President Martha Saunders announced Monday she will step down from her ...

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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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