Santa Ono, former UM president, rejected by Florida board for UF presidency despite political realignment.

Santa Ono, former University of Michigan president, was rejected by Florida's Board of Governors for the University of Florida’s presidency. Ono attempted to appeal to Florida's conservative political climate by distancing himself from his support of diversity initiatives at Michigan. The rejection highlights the challenges university leaders face when attempting to align with conservative politics, particularly under Governor Ron DeSantis' control of Florida's higher education system.