University of Florida Trustees Endorse Former Michigan President to Lead Their School

Ono told trustees he embraced DEI upon his appointment at Michigan, but during a review of programs in the summer of 2023, he had a change of heart.

Students at the University of Florida gather at the Marston Science Library on the campus in Gainesville, Fla., on Feb. 23, 2023 as part of a planned "walkout" to protest against Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis's efforts to curb Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) programs in public universities and colleges around the state on Feb. 23, 2023. Nanette Holt/The Epoch Times

Former University of Michigan President Santa Ono is one step closer to leading Florida’s flagship university.

The University of Florida Board of Trustees on Monday voted unanimously in favor of Ono’s appointment. Chairman Mori Hosseini said the university system’s Board of Governors is expected to conduct the final vote on this matter next week, but a date was not specified.